Classroom rules and expectations

You should come to class prepared with a sense of humor and plenty of snacks.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Pencil, paper, Chromebook, backpack.

If you are caught with your cellphone out in class, Mr. Torres will break it and then give it back to you.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mr. Torres will ask you for it and it is expected for you to hand it to him for the remainder of class.

Your permanent seat in class is determined by how responsible and respectful you can be.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mr. Torres allows you to determine your seat based on how well you behave in class.

Mr. Torres will actually yell at you in severe cases of defiance ( you cussed out Mr. Torres or you refused to comply with a request). You don't want to see him when he's mad.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In severe cases of defiance, I have the right to skip steps 1-3 of consequences and go straight to step 4 which is to call security, call your parents and write a referral.

Mr. Torres uses a bike bell in class to keep things light and fun.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The purpose of using the bell is to avoid yelling or raising my voice at students. The bell is meant to grab the attention of the class and take the place of yelling.

Students are allowed to line up at the door and wait for the bell to ring. This helps students get to class faster.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Lining up or crowding by the door at the end of class is not allowed. This creates chaos and makes it more likely that something bad could happen.

The first consequence for breaking the rules is a verbal warning and you might even lose your favorite seat.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In addition, you might also be sent out of the room to another teacher's room on a Time Out. Time out's may result in a detention.

The fourth consequence for recurring poor behavior that Mr. Torres could use is a Daily Progress Report.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A daily progress report is a yellow sheet of paper that you will need to get signed by every one of your teachers every single day. It must be signed by your parent and returned the next day. Failure to return the paper will result in detention. This is the third step, not the fourth step in the consequences you may face.