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MR. BROXSON’S RULES
FOR SURVIVAL:
Sometimes,
we have too
many rules to
remember!
ENGLISH COMP &
BRITISH LITERATURE
MR. BROXSON
Richard.Broxson@Glynn.K12.ga.us
Why am I wearing a tie?
You only get one chance to
make a first impression!
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MR. BROXSON’S RULES
FOR SURVIVAL:
1. TRUST have confidence or faith in
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MR. BROXSON’S RULES
FOR SURVIVAL:
1. TRUST
2. INTEGRITY
Doing the right thing
even when no one is
watching
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BROXSON’S RULES FOR
SURVIVAL:
1. TRUST
2. INTEGRITY
3. RESPECT
To honor, esteem, admire
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RESPECT:
Keep hands, feet, and negative
comments to yourself. Listen while
others are speaking.
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Daily—Enter room quietly,
sharpen pencils and begin
working on DO NOW
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Get to class on time!
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DON’T BE LATE FOR
CLASS !
Tardy students should come directly to
class. However, If you are more than
15 minutes late, you will be
considered Absent.
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• When the tardy bell stops ringing—you are
officially tardy
• This will be noted in I.C.
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DON’T BE LATE FOR CLASS !
4TH TARDY= Teacher Detention &
Parent Contact
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ATTEND
CLASS
REGULARLY
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• 10 Absences will result in suspension of
driver’s license for one year.
• Excused notes go to Ms DeLorenzo
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• I.D. BADGES WILL BE CHECKED
DAILY
IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT:
1. Go buy a new one at the M.C.
2. Go to Admin II and call your parent
to bring it to you
3. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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• BADGES WILL BE WORN AROUND YOUR
NECK AT ALL TIMES
• CASES WILL BE FREE
OF OBSTRUCTIONS
• YOUR SMILING FACE
MUST REMAIN VISIBLE
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RR Passes
The Wall of Integrity
Find your name on the class roster in
the back. Write the date in the block &
your initials.
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STUDENTS ARE LIMITED TO
Hall passes per semester
*at my discretion
If you are tardy or disruptive-forgetaboutit
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• Payment for exceeding 6 passes per
semester is:
• Write one 5 sentence
persuasive paragraph
explaining why you
should become an
exception to policy.
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Clear
bottled
water
is the only
beverage
allowed
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No food, beverages or candy
allowed in the classroom
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It is your Responsibility to make up
assignments promptly (including SSA)
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Get with me prior to or after class
Get with classmates for information
Check my website for activities
Daily worksheets are often in a basket on
the front table
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TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME:
Late daily work will be penalized 10% for every
day late. Homework cannot be made up—0%
A
B
C
F
Dress Code Don’ts
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NO CELL
PHONES
PHONES WILL BE SECURED
AND TAKEN TO THE ADMIN
You can get it back after
attending Saturday School
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ATTITUDE
Counts
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THE “R” WORD
RESPONSIBILITY
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• If you can’t stay awake, stand up and
take your work to the back of the
class—no repercussions
• DO NOT PUT YOUR HEAD ON
YOUR DESK
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• Do not interrupt class to go to the
restroom; Wait until there is a break in
the action.
• Do not ask to go to the restroom 10
minutes after tardy bell or 10 minutes
prior to release bell.
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• Use proper grammar when speaking in my
classroom
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• MY POLICY ON ISS:
• It is up to the perpetrator to
get the assignment from me
before or after school
Incarceration is no excuse
for a missed assignment
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If you get tossed out of class for doing
something stupid:
 Wait outside the door until I get
a chance to ‘counsel’ you.
 Do not wander the hallway or go
to Administrator unless told to do so.
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• When asked to read in class, you will
participate or receive a Zero for the
day
• BYOP
• Bring your books, notes and
homework to class every day
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• Do you want to be exempt from my Final
Exam?
• Sorry, no exemptions this year.
There are no dumb questions
Fact or Fiction?
• Fiction
• But we prefer to use the euphemism
“irrelevant”
Why is
the sky
blue?
How many
people have
you shot?
What is the
price of tea in
China?
Can I eat
this paste?
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A bit of advice:
Keep your boss happy
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COOPERATE and
GRADUATE