Read
the following very carefully. By signing at the bottom, YOU are making a
commitment to excellence. YOU are stating that YOU understand and agree with
guidelines of how this class will operate for the year and that YOU will do your
part to ensure that this class offers the best possible opportunity for all of
its participants to excel in their goals.
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Above
all, I will treat my peers with courtesy and respect.
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I will
make positive comments to peers.
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I will do
my best to help my peers.
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I will
help create a safe environment in this class.
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I will
make sure that no one in this class feels shame for who or what they are.
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I will
help foster a caring atmosphere in this class.
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I will
respect the learning process.
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I will
come to class with all of my materials.
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I will
complete homework on time.
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I will do
my best in all aspects of this class.
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I will
create the ideal setting for the exchange of ideas.
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I will
listen and reflect on all that is said and communicated in this class.
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I will
present my own ideas in a thoughtful manner.
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I
recognize that in order for all of us to do our best, each day brings new
opportunities for achievement.
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I am the
product of the choices I make each day.
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I will
live this day as if it were my last.
The
past is over for all of us; the future is promised to none of us.
NAME__________________________ DATE________