Behavior Expectations

1. Behavior Expectations Culinary Arts 2011-2012

2. About Chef Bittner • Always a student • Graduate of Illinois State University • English • Graduate of St. Xavier University • English • Graduate of Chicago State University • Educational Administration • Graduate of Kendall College • Culinary Arts

3. What is Important to me • My Family • My Friends • My Boyfriend • My Dog • You

4. My Hobbies include • Fencing • Reading • Writing Recipes

5. Class Attendance • Be here!!! • If you come in with a pass, sign in with a reason. • If you leave class for any reason, sign out with a reason and sign the log at the end of class.

6. Be Prepared • Bring your textbook everyday. If you don’t have it, sign the log at the end of class (rule #1) • Bring your materials (paper, pen) everyday. If you don’t have them, sign the log at the end of class. (rule #1) • Be ready to begin working when class begins. When the bell rings, quietly wait for instructions or announcements.

7. Pet Peeves • Taking Back—it’s rude • Sagging pants—it’s gross • Throwing paper at the garbage can or recycle bin • Lining up at the door—it is not kindergarten • Not standing for the pledge of allegiance • Talking through announcements

8. Behavior Logs

9. Classroom Rules • Follow all District 206 rules and policies as stated in student handbook, page 15 • Wear ID at all times • Come prepared to class with materials and work ethic • Be respectful in volume, tone and content when speaking to others in class • Electronic devices are to be kept out of sight and silent at all times.

10. Consequences • Verbal Warning, Sign Log, Pre-dismissal. (PAC) • Last one out of the class, Sign Log, Pre-dismissal. (PAC) • One minute after class, Sign Log, Pre-dismissal. (PAC) • Parent Phone Call, Sign Log, Pre-dismissal. (PAC) • Referral to dean. (PAC)

11. Teacher’s Creed • Please listen as I read it to you • Remember where it is located

12. ENTERING THE CLASSROOM/Lab • Go directlyto your seat (once in, no leaving) • Keep voices low • Get materials ready

13. LECTURE/Demonstrations • Stay in seat – sit up • Clear desk (keep notebook, pencil) • Raise hand and wait to be called on • Disturbing others or me will require a signature in the behavior log

14. In Class Assignments • Follow directions. • Do not disturb others. If you are disruptive in class, you will sign the behavior log (rule #4) • Do not prevent others from completing tasks. • Wait quietly for others to finish working. You may work on something else, or bring something to read or draw.

15. IDs • You are expected to have an ID at all times. • If you do not, you will receive a pass to the ID room. • You will also sign the behavior log at the end of class (rule #2)

16. Electronic Devices • All cell phones are to be out of sight and silent. If out, sign the behavior log (rule #5). First offense will result in return at end of class. Second offense will result in return at end of school day. • Earbuds are not to be worn, even if not attached to any electronic device. If worn, sign behavior log (rule # 5). Second offense will result in end of school day.

17. Purses, Backpacks and Bags • Purses are not to be larger than a piece of paper. If they are, put them in your locker before class • Backpacks are to be kept in your locker • No string bags are allowed in class, please leave them in your locker

18. Food and Drinks • Please enjoy them outside of the classroom • You may take your food from the lab home at the end of the day, or to lunch, but not to your next class.

19. Talking in Class • Use an “inside voice”. Conversations should be private. If reminded about volume or tone, second reminder will result in signing log. (rule #3) • Language used in class is to be school appropriate in language and content.

20. HALLWAY PASSES • Do not interrupt teacher • Raise hand and wait to be recognized • Sign “In & Out Log” • Sign behavior log at pre-dismissal (Rule #1) Students will not be penalized for violation of Rule #1 if the teacher sends you on an errand or you receive a call slip – only if YOU chose to be out of class for the bathroom, your locker, or your personal business.

21. CHANNEL ONE & Announcements • Stay in seat – sit up • Clear desk (not homework time) • No talking, others need to hear---Including me!!!

22. PRE-DISMISSAL • See teacher if: • Tardy • Absent • Name in behavior log 2. If absent – check folder for work 3. If none of the above: • Clean up • Keep voices low • Stay seated • Wait for dismissal

23. DISMISSAL • Teacher will dismiss class – not the bell. Students will not leave lab without teacher dismissal. • Push in chairs in lab • Walk, don’t run • Keep voices low

24. PositivesWhat’s in it for me? • Weekly Incentives—all students without any behavior log entries will receive 10 participations points (this will equal either one homework assignment or ½ quiz grade) • Music—you can choose the play list. • Monthly Incentives—if the class has ZERO referrals for behavior either severe or mischievous, the class will be allowed to have a “free” lab the last week of the month.

25. Positives Continued • Perfect Attendance—students who have perfect attendance in class for third quarter will be allowed to use a “Floating A” for any assignment up to 100 points.

26. Music Playlist • One song per person. • Include Song Title, Artist, and Album. • If the qualifications below are not met your song will not be added to the play list and you will not have a second chance, so make sure the song is clean. • No songs about violence, sex, gangs, drugs or other inappropriate actions or items. • No songs with foul or derogatory language. • If you do not know of a song then pass the list and bring it in tomorrow.