Classroom Expectations

Maintaining Proper Classroom Behavior

From the MVHS Parent/Student Handbook  (page 18)

Classroom Courtesy

Students are expected to be respectful, courteous and responsible in the classroom.

The following list of behavioral expectations has been developed by students and staff as a way to maximize quality classroom time and ensure a climate of mutual respect.

• Listen while the teacher or another student is talking
• Remain quietly alert while waiting for directions
• Use language which is acceptable, polite, and civil at all times
• Be prepared for class by bringing books and materials every day
• Eat, drink outside of classrooms only 
• Keep class work areas clean
• Cell phones must be off during class

Cellphone Use Policy

From the MVHS Parent/Student Handbook (page 17)

Electronic Devices (aka your cellphone)

Students who carry electronic devices are expected to use them responsibly and at their own risk.  The school is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to electronic devices. 

Student use of electronic devices is limited on campus.  Electronic devices may not be used during instructional time, including students in the library, tutorial center or elsewhere on campus, including students with a free period.  A teacher or librarian may give permission for the use of electronic devices during instructional time for educational purposes only.  For safety and instructional reasons, students may not use earphones or earbuds with electronic devices during instructional periods without prior consent. 

School Officials will confiscate electronic devices when they are being used in violation of these policies.  

Disciplinary actions for violation of this policy include:

First Offense during a school year:  The electronic device will be confiscated and held in the office until after school.  The student may pick it up at the end of the school day.

Second Offense during a school year: The electronic device will be confiscated and a parent/guardian contacted.  The student may pick up the device at the end of the school day.

Third Offense during a school year: The electronic device will be confiscated and a parent/guardian will need to come to the school to pick it up.  

Refusal to surrender electronic devices to school staff or repeated violations of this policy may result in additional disciplinary action, up to and including suspension.