Social Contract
What’s one way we show respect to each other in class?
Listening when others speak, using kind words, personal space.
What is the first thing you do when you enter the classroom?
Get materials, find your seat, and begin the bell ringer.
What does it mean to be “college ready” in middle school?
Answer: Developing habits like organization, persistence, and responsibility.
What happens if expectations aren’t met in class?
1 non-verbal warning, one verbal warning, then ICM. Another warning = OCM.
What’s one way to be a good partner during group work?
Answer: Share equally, listen actively, stay on task.
How should we treat Mx. Beatty and the AVID classroom?
With respect, care, and kindness.
What should you be doing during the focus-five video?
Completing your bell ringer and getting settled.
What should you do if you don’t understand something?
Answer: Ask questions, request help, or use academic resources.
Who is responsible for helping solve problems in class?
Answer: Everyone—we’re a community.
How do we want Beatty to treat us?
Answer: With fairness, kindness, and understanding.
What do we do if there’s a problem between classmates?
talk it out, ask for a mediator, or involve a trusted adult.
What are you responsible for bringing to class daily?
Answer: AVID binder, writing tool, planner, and a focused mindset.
Where are the copies for the day and student materials located?
Answer: The table at the front of the room by the clock.
Who is responsible for your materials and grade?
Answer: The student
What’s something you can do to build a positive relationship with a classmate?
Answer: Get to know them, check in, help out.
What’s one thing we all deserve when we come into this space?
RESPECT and to feel safe, seen, and supported
What do we do during clean-up time?
Answer: Return supplies, clean desks, push in chairs, reset the room.
If it's outside of class, how do you communicate with Mx. Beatty? How soon should you expect an answer?
By email, within 24 hours.
When is it too late to turn in missing work?
The last day of school
Why is it important to build trust in our classroom?
Answer: So people feel safe to be themselves and take academic risks.
How do we help create a safe and welcoming classroom for everyone?
By including others, respecting differences, and taking care of the space.
What happens if you’re absent—how do you catch up?
Answer: Check the absent work area or Google Classroom, ask a peer, or talk to the teacher.
Who can sit in the "fancy" chairs?
The student who arrives first, with their materials, and sits in it.
When can you ask to use the restroom?
Anytime OTHER THAN the first 10, last 5, and during instruction.
What’s one way you can show leadership in the classroom?
Answer: Set a positive example, take initiative, support peers.