Abingdon High School Agricultural Department

Class Requirements and Expectations

Welcome to your Agriculture Class. Due to the unique facility involving a variety of tools and equipment, rule and expectations are an essential part of this class to insure safety not only for you, but for everyone using this facility. You are required to know and follow all rules as posted by the instructor and those listed in you student manual.

Rules and Expectations:

  1. All school rules apply. Respect is must!!!
  2. You must be in class and in your seat on time. The tardy rule will be strictly enforced. Please refer to this policy in your manual.
  3. Safety is a MUSTAT ALL TIMES!!! --- Unsafe practices will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disciplinary action.
  4. Obtain permission from the instructor before leaving the classroom or shop for any reason. This applies to early releases, bathroom breaks ECT…..
  5. I will require each student to keep a notebook. It is your responsibility to come to class prepared. This means bring paper and something to write with EVERY day. Part of your grade will depend on you being prepared each day.
  6. YOU WILL GET DIRTY IN THIS CLASS. You will be exposed to dirt, dust, oil, grease and other variety of items that could dirty and stain your clothes. Please be prepared for this. YOU WILL NOT BE EXCUSED FROM SHOP WORK DUE TO YOU NOT BEING PREPARED. If you wish to bring in work clothes such as cover alls and work boots, I will provide you with a locker to store them in.
  7. Tobacco is prohibited at all times while on school grounds. If you are caught using tobacco products, you will be referred to the resource officer, in which you will receive a citation and fine.
  • Notebooks are not graded but are encouraged to be kept up to date, All tests and

quizzes will be open notes.

Student Safety Contract

I agree to follow all safety rules which apply to the Agriculture shop and its related facilities. I understand that, before and after passing a safety test, I must practice these safety rules and school rules whenever I am using the facilities in the Agriculture department. I understand that I am expected to come to class prepared each day whether it be shop or classroom work.

I understand that if I break any of these rules, I will lose my shop privileges for a period of time to be determined by the instructor, or referred to the office or resource officer depending on the severity of the offense. I also understand that working in the Agriculture shop and its related facilities requires great responsibility to ensure the safety of myself as well as my classmates.

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