GeoRockStars offers classes for homeschool students wishing to expand their understanding of Geology and related sciences.  The instructor will provide a classroom that creates an atmosphere for learning where each student gets individual attention. For an effective atmosphere of learning, each student must also contribute their best self to each session of learning either in the classroom or on field trips.  Students and parents that choose to participate in a GeoRockStars class or field trip agree to act in a manner that positively represents themselves, class and community.  Below is a list of expectations for the classroom and field trips.  Please share these expectations with your student. Then sign and have your student sign the agreement on the back side of this sheet.  Thank you for making our classroom one of learning for everyone.

As a student I will….

1. BE PREPARED

1. 1. Come to class ready to learn and be my best self

1. 2. Arrive on time (there is lots to learn)

1. 3. Have materials ready for class

1. 4. Be ready to focus for the class; leave my phone at home or put away during class

2. BE PRODUCTIVE

1. 1. Participate in class and groups projects

1. 2. Ask questions

3. BE POSITIVE

1. 1. Have a can do attitude

1. 2. No negativity

4. BE POLITE

1. 1. Raise my hand when I need help, answer or ask a question

1. 2. Listen and follow all directions.  This is extremely important on field trips.  This means no talking when information is being given by instructor or other students

5. BE RESPECTFUL

1. 1. Treat everyone (including yourself) with respect

1. 1. 1. Control my body language; no touching other students

1. 1. 2. Give others the opportunity to learn; do not disrupt the classroom

1. 1. 3. Use appropriate language; no inappropriate language will be tolerated

1. 1. 4. Work together while working in groups; let everyone participate

1. 2. Take care of classroom materials (rock samples, hardness kits,  hand lenses, tables, chairs and other materials)

1. 3. Clean up your area at the end of class and put materials away.

Remember to be your BEST SELF in the classroom or out in the field!

If these expectations are not met the instructor will:

• Redirect the behavior so the student comes into compliance with the expectation.  

• Discuss the behavior with parent or guardian

• After two infractions, ask the parent to attend the class with their student. If behavior continues, reserve the right to remove the student from the class without a refund.