I have been so impressed with the way you all have started the year. You are enthusiastic learners. The work you did on your contract is absolutely the best! I am including it below so our visitors can see how smart you are! What a great beginning to this year of student-centered education.
7th Grade Student-Designed Constitution
We hold these truths to be self-evident…
We, the students of 7th Grade English, in order to form a more perfect classroom, shall:
· Be organized
· Be on time and come prepared
· Respect other people
· Stay focused
· Try to give 100%
· Complete our homework
· Be good listeners
· Support others who make mistakes
· Have fun
· Ask questions for clarification
I, the teacher of 7th Grade English, in order to assist in a more perfect classroom, shall:
· Do my best to give my students what they need to learn
· Give my students time to work on assignments
· Listen
· Have patience
· Give clear instructions
· Encourage group discussions
· Be aware of multiple assignments given by other teachers and myself
· Give choice when possible
· Make learning fun
Date ________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________________
Mrs. Gates ___________________________________________________________
7th Grade Student-Designed Constitution
We hold these truths to be self-evident…
We, the students of 7th Grade English, in order to form a more perfect classroom, shall:
· Be organized
· Be on time and come prepared
· Respect other people
· Stay focused
· Try to give 100%
· Complete our homework
· Be good listeners
· Support others who make mistakes
· Have fun
· Ask questions for clarification
I, the teacher of 7th Grade English, in order to assist in a more perfect classroom, shall:
· Do my best to give my students what they need to learn
· Give my students time to work on assignments
· Listen
· Have patience
· Give clear instructions
· Encourage group discussions
· Be aware of multiple assignments given by other teachers and myself
· Give choice when possible
· Make learning fun
Date ________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________________
Mrs. Gates ___________________________________________________________