James Sprunt

Classroom Behavior

1. All students are expected to exhibit adult behavior and to put the time and effort required in a college course.

2. All students are to be in the classroom, seated, and ready to begin at the scheduled class time. Students should not expect to be excused from class for high school activities.

3. All students are to participate in class. Class participation includes:

a. completing assigned homework and class work on time
b. participating in classroom discussion;
c. asking pertinent questions;
d. other as specified by the instructor.

4. Disruptions will not be tolerated. Disruptions include:

a. private conversations during class;
b. entering class late;
c. leaving class prior to the instructor dismissing class;
d. sleeping or giving the appearance of sleeping;
e. other as specified by the instructor.

5. The instructor may assign or reassign seating anytime during the semester.

6. Generally, the following policy will apply to violators of classroom policy: First-time violators of classroom policies will be warned once. Second-time violators will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of that day's class. A third violation may result in permanent dismissal from the class. A serious first violation can result in immediate permanent dismissal from the class.

7. Anything that gives the appearance of cheating should be avoided. Cheating is not tolerated. Cheating includes but is not limited to using unauthorized notes during exams, copying students' homework, class work, or tests and handing it in as one's own, and plagiarism on themes and term papers. See the JSCC catalog for more information on cheating.

8. Students must abide by the high school's policies on tobacco, food, drink, cell phones, etc.