Student Code of Conduct & Behavioral Expectations

Mrs. Wharton and Mr. Paustian both believe that the success of our fine music program depends on students practicing and understanding the following universal Character Traits:

*Responsibility:  Being accountable for your own actions and behavior

*Respect: Valuing and showing care for other people and their possessions

*Honesty & Integrity: Telling the truth and accepting the consequences for one’s thoughts and actions; living by your convictions and beliefs

*Kindness, Caring, & Sincerity: Taking care of yourself and others; showing respect

          Additionally, the Mt. Baker Music Program prides itself on demonstrating positive discipline, self-control, consideration, good judgment, and concern for others at all times!  We strongly believe that ATTITUDE, COOPERATION, MUTUAL RESPECT, and TRUST are all an important part of any successful group.  We believe in handling student discipline in a pro-active fashion, meaning, we try to eliminate negative behaviors and attitudes before they ever appear, by providing a positive and encouraging learning environment.  All disciplinary problems will be handled on an individual basis, with teachers providing clear and consistent expectations and opportunities for student growth and learning.  Parents, administrators, and counselors will be invited to student intervention meetings if appropriate corrective measures are not taken.  Our classroom rules are simple:

1.     Be in your seats by the bell

2.     Have daily required materials: Instrument, music, pencil

3.     Show respect for people and property

4.     Demonstrate cooperation by following directions and raising hand when you have a question or a contribution to make

5.     Absolutely NO FOOD, POP, OR GUM (unless WE provide goodies for our classes!!)

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