LATIN CLASS RULES

1. Class always begins with a silent activity

2. Listen with the intent to understand

3. One person speaks, and the others listen

4. Use hand signals if you have a question or do not understand

5. Provide short entertaining answers, avoid using English

6. Sit up...Squared shoulders....Clear eyes

7. Class is not over until I tell you it is over

Every 1-2 weeks, students will receive a participation grade (25% of overall) based on the following 10 point rubric (yes/no):

1. Student is making eye contact with Mr. Piazza at least 80% of the time.

2. responds with enthusiasm WHEN APPROPRIATE

3. listens with the intent to understand

4. shows up for class on time (unless excused with a note) and is ready to learn when he enters the room.

5. sits in a way that conveys RESPECT for the class (square shoulders, clear eyes, no fussing with things).

6. does not use English at inappropriate times

7. offers short, entertaining and appropriate answers to Mr. Piazza’s questions.

8. does not interrupt class with restroom and water requests (uses hand signals).

9. indicates to Mr. Piazza each time he does not understand (uses hand signals).

10. shows up with an “I want to learn” attitude.