ethical guidelines - how we'll behave.

this list will probably evolve somewhat but, for now, our classroom rules stand as follows:

1. no interrupting - let your classmates speak!

2. no hand raising necessary - once you're certain someone has gotten her or his idea out, feel free to respond. caroline will still moderate the conversation somewhat to ensure that everyone (even the shy folks) gets a chance to speak.

3. once a debate has hit an obvious impasse, agree to disagree. this does NOT mean that we won't engage in productive dialogue that gets us somewhere. it does mean that we won't waste half of class with two people saying, "YES!" "NO!" "YES!" "NO!" "YES!" "NO!"

4. remember that argument does not equal character. just because someone's ideas seem stupid, odd, whatever to you, you can (and should) still treat that person with respect.

5. when we see each other outside of class we will acknowledge each other in some kind way - a simple hello, secret sign, high five for justin, etc.