INTRODUCTION: Success in any math class depends primarily on you, the student.  Your study and work habits will directly affect your success in mastering abstract mathematical concepts and developing the skills necessary to apply them.  You must utilize fully any available resource such as assistance before or after school, tutoring or interactive sites on the Internet, private tutoring, and study groups. There are no shortcuts, no substitutes for hard work and consistent effort.  Never do less than your best.  

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a student you have the right to interact with an instructor and fellow students in a classroom environment that is well-ordered, peaceful, safe, non-threatening and conducive to learning.  It is the responsibility of each student to participate in class activities only in ways that make this positive learning environment possible and assessable to all students. 

THREATS OF VIOLENCE: Any reference to or threat of violence whether against people or property will be taken seriously and dealt with immediately by appropriate authorities.  

POLICIES: Policies governing student activities and conduct and the consequences for deviations or violations are published in TUSD’s Guidelines For Rights and Responsibilities in Grades K through 12 and the Santa Rita High School Student Handbook. It is imperative that every student becomes familiar with the contents of both.  To protect your rights and ensure orderly and productive class periods all TUSD and SRHS rules and regulations will be strictly enforced in the classroom as will the following extensions of or additions to those policies.  

1.  Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a positive learning environment by not engaging in any activity that might distract from or disrupt the learning process for you or others.  You may exercise your right to not take advantage of the learning opportunities presented to you each day but you do not have the right to engage in any activity that will deprive your classmates of those opportunities. 

2.  Bring necessary materials (text, paper, pencils, calculator, etc.) to class each day. 

3.  All assignments are to be completed using loose-leaf paper and a pencil.  Assignments written on paper with ragged edges (torn from spiral or three ring binders), written in pen, or that are illegible are not acceptable and will not be graded. 

4.  Write your name, assignment data (topic, page), date, and period in the upper right corner of each page of all assignments.  

5.      Hall passes will be issued in compliance with SRHS policy or in case of an emergency. 

6.  Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.  Remain seated throughout the period unless you have permission to move.  

7.  You must have permission to speak and must not interrupt any person already speaking.  Loud or continuous talking or use of profane language will not be tolerated.

8. Food or beverages of any kind are not allowed in the classroom (water bottles excepted).  

9.  Do not bring any type of audio, video, communication, or other electronic device into the classroom (approved calculators excepted).  These items will be confiscated and must be picked up by a parent.  

10.  Hats, bandanas and other types of head coverings must not be worn in the classroom.  

11.  Grades are based on individual achievement.  Therefore, cheating or false representation of any kind will not be tolerated.  This includes, but is not limited to, using unauthorized materials or devices and giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on any graded assignment.  Any assignment on which such activity is observed or evident will be recorded as an assignment for which no credit is given.  Parents will be notified immediately.   The following statement must be written on each page of  every assignment except homework: “This is my own work.”  

12. After school or lunch detention will be assigned for disruptive or irresponsible conduct.  It is school policy to assign detention to a student who is tardy to class more than four times.  

13.  Failure to comply with TUSD, Santa Rita, or classroom policies will result in appropriate corrective actions to include parent contact, detention, or administrative referral.  

14. Have you (the student) passed the AIMS Math graduation test requirements? _____YES  (or)  _____NO.

I have read and understand Mr. Nussberger's Class Management Contract for the 2007 - 2008 school year. Any comments I wish to make at this time have been noted below.