Miss Copas' Classroom Rules
by Amanda Copas
1. Intellectual Commitment
1.1. Open-minded
1.2. Analytical
1.3. Studious
2. Respectfulness
2.1. Curtious
2.2. Not speaking out of turn
2.3. Considerate
3. Socio-cultural Competence
3.1. Respect people who are different than you
3.2. Learn something new about someone else
3.3. Learn why someone does or is the way they are
4. Responsibility
4.1. Know right from wrong
4.2. Follow the rules
4.3. Accept constructive criticism
5. Advocacy
5.1. Ask questions
5.2. Search for answers
5.3. Find evidence to support your answers
6. Ethical Behavior
6.1. Be honest
6.2. Do the right thing
6.3. Be a good friend to everyone
7. Empathy
7.1. Patient
7.2. Act age appropriately
7.3. Understading
8. Emotional Maturity
8.1. Self-monitoring
8.2. Easy going
8.3. Flexible
9. Commitment to Professional Development
9.1. Find the most up to date information
9.2. Want to succeed
9.3. Always do your best