Speak kindly. Good communication with peers and instructors is an important skill. Actions such as gossiping, inappropriate joking, cursing, derogatory remarks, and disruptions are unprofessional and will not be tolerated.

Arrive ready. When the bell rings, be in assigned seat and in uniform (if required).

Time on task. Spend time on task: participate in instructional activities, follow directions, work with peers, etc.

Clean. A clean work space is necessary for safety. Every student will clean as they go and clean at the end of the day.

Ask for help. It is normal to have questions about difficult sections of learning. Please ask for help by raising your hand to have a section explained again or ask to step into the office if you would like to speak privately.

Track progress. Students will use a plan of study to track their progress. Failing to meet deadlines will result in zeros.

Break Time. Use your break for personal business (restroom, phone calls, food, drink); you must go to the break area.

Cell phones. AST Cell Phone Policy – 1st Verbal – warning from Instructor or IA. 2nd – Phone will be placed in a secure area and the Student can pick up at the end of class. 3rd – Cell phone will be placed with Student Services Director and parents will be notified. Parents will need to come and pick up the phone.

Professional behavior. Display professional behavior at all times; this means no horseplay, yelling, etc.

Solve problems. If a discipline problem should arise, the steps below will be followed:
1st Incident – Warning and in class student/teacher conference to find a solution to the problem
2nd Incident – Student/teacher conference and parent notification
3rd Incident – Parent/student/teacher conference; conference may include administrator or counselor as needed
4th Incident – Administrator notified and consequence to be determined
Severe disruptions or repeated problem behavior will result in removal from class and administrator notification