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Classroom Rules

Mr. Hough's Classroom Rules

1. Class begins when Mr. Hough begins it. Always wait outside the classroom in an ORDERLY LINE until you are invited inside. A class should NEVER enter the classroom while another class is in session.
   Mr. Hough will do his best never to keep a class waiting too long outside the classroom.
   
2. Class ends when Mr. Hough ends it. It does not end when the clock says it is time. It does not end when there is another class waiting. Drama activities need to finish on their own.
   Mr. Hough will try his best never to make you late for another class or for dismissal from school.
   
3. Always listen carefully to the rules of any game or activity. Drama class is lots of fun, but it is structured fun. Some rules are negotiable, but all must be followed until they are changed. (Just as Baseball is more fun if everyone follows the rules, Drama class is more fun if we follow the rules.)
   Mr. Hough will listen to any reasonable concern about the rules of a game, and will do his best to make changes when they will improve the game.
   
4. Always raise your hand, and wait to be recognized before speaking (except when the game or activity involves spontaneous speech). Use your common sense. Even adults, when they try to work together in a group, have to take turns speaking, or chaos results.
   Mr. Hough will try to give everyone a chance to speak—maybe not every time, but frequently.
   
5. Try to go to the bathroom before class. Obviously emergencies will occasionally happen, but it is important that everyone be here to participate in the work of the group.
   Mr. Hough will try to give everyone a chance to relax or change gears when necessary.
   
6. NEVER, EVER touch anything that doesn’t belong to you. This includes another person’s belongings, classroom props, or other items.
   Mr. Hough will announce the times when props can be used in class.
   
   
7. Everyone is responsible for his own actions. Just because someone else does something wrong does not give you permission to make things worse by doing the same thing. "He did it, too," is never an excuse.
   Mr. Hough will try always to put a stop to individual behaviors that are harmful to other students.
   
8. Someone else's point of view—whether or not you agree with him or her—is important and must be respected. When someone else is speaking, whether it is Mr. Hough or another student, listen respectfully.
   Mr. Hough will always try to respect everyone's point of view—even though he will often have to make choices about which approaches to take.
   
9. Use your common sense. There are many ways in which we know what is expected of us. We have classroom rules, we have the TCMS School handbook and school-wide expectations, and we have the accepted norms of our society. Most of the time we know whether our behavior is appropriate or not. Always strive to be a good citizen in the classroom. Please note that rules can change and be modified, but you will be informed of any changes to classroom policy.
   Mr. Hough will try to be reasonable and consistent in his discipline and his expectations.
   
10. ALWAYS TRY TO HAVE FUN.
    Mr. Hough will also try to have fun.

Students choosing not to follow the rules will receive consequences (Including, but not limited to being sent out of the room, phone call to parent, referral to administration and detention.

Drama Class Participation Rubric

Participation in any Drama class is important. As stated in the Drama Course Information Sheet given to your child at the beginning of the Drama class your child is currently taking, participation is weighted at 50% of their grade. Due to the high amount of participation requirements innate in performance courses, students will be evaluated daily according to the following rubric. This will give the student feedback on his or her strengths and areas that need improvement. Grades will be posted on the website on a weekly basis.

Points	Criteria
4	A. The Student always takes a voluntary, thoughtful, and active role in learning, challenging his or her self on a daily basis. B. The Student participates regularly in class discussions and frequently volunteers his or her ideas, asks thoughtful questions, and defends opinions. C. The Student listens respectfully to his or her classmates and is willing to share ideas as a result of having completed assignments. D. The Student is always well prepared to contribute to the class as a result of having thoughtfully completed assignments, and the thoroughness of his or her work demonstrates the high regard they hold for learning.
3	A. The Student sometimes takes an active role in his or her own learning, sharing relevant ideas and asking appropriate questions. B. Although reluctant to take risks, the Student contributes regularly to class discussions. The Student listens to his or her classmates and respects his or her opinions. C. As a result of having completed assignments, the Student is prepared to answer questions when called upon. D. The Student may need occasional reminders to stay on task, make the most of class time, and to increase his or her level of commitment to the course.
2	A. The Student occasionally takes an active role in his or her own learning. B. The Student participates and asks questions infrequently. The Student hesitates to share his or her ideas or to take risks, and may not always listen to or respect the opinions of others. C. The Student usually participates only when called upon. As a result of assignments being sometimes incomplete or missing, the Student may not be prepared to answer thoughtfully with detail or substance. D. The Student needs regular reminders to stay on task.
1	A. The Student rarely takes an active role in his or her own learning. B. The Student often does not participate and rarely shares ideas or asks questions. The Student displays poor listening skills, and may be intolerant of the opinions of others. C. As a result of being unprepared for or disengaged from class, the Student often refuses to offer ideas even when called upon. D. The Student is more of a liability than an asset to the overall progress of the class and, in fact, slows down the progress of the class during a class period.

Last revised: Jan 08