Essential Agreements

Respect: We will treat everyone in the class with respect,

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including the teacher and fellow students.
Active Listening: We will listen attentively when someone is
speaking, without interrupting or talking over them. When we
need to voice our opinion, we will raise our hands and wait for
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our turn.
Participation: We will actively participate in class discussions
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and activities, sharing our thoughts and ideas.
Collaboration: We will work collaboratively with our peers,
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helping and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
Punctuality: We will arrive on time for class, ready and
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prepared for the day's lessons.
Preparedness: We will come to class with all the necessary
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materials, such as textbooks, notebooks, and writing utensils.
 No Disruptions: We will avoid causing disruptions during class,
such as talking out of turn, using electronic devices without
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permission, or engaging in distracting behavior.
Honesty: We will be honest in our interactions, including
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admitting mistakes and taking responsibility for our actions.
Inclusiveness: We will embrace and celebrate the diversity of
our class, treating everyone equally regardless of their race,
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gender, background, or abilities.
Cleanliness: We will keep our classroom clean and tidy, taking
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care of shared resources and cleaning up after ourselves.
Safety: We will prioritize the safety of ourselves and others,
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following any safety guidelines provided by the teacher.
No Bullying: We will not engage in any form of bullying,
including physical, verbal, or online harassment. We will report
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any incidents of bullying to a trusted adult.