Expectations of an Honors American Literature Student

The students in Honors American Literature are expected to put forth their best effort, be organized, and compose themselves in a mature fashion.

            As an honors class student, pupils are held to higher standards. One such standard is that all students are expected to do their best. Generally, this means doing the assigned homework and studying for quizzes or tests. As an honors student, putting forth their best means trying their hardest on homework and if complications arise, asking a classmate or teacher for help. It also means that if students in the class are having difficulties, they must make arrangements with the teacher to receive extra help. Teachers anticipate that as an honors student, they will go above and beyond what is required, but not just because it was asked of them. They do it so that they feel accomplished and proud of the work that they turn in. Students should strive to go above and beyond so they can achieve a higher level education.

            To receive such an education, students must be organized. In all aspects of the meaning, students are expected to organize papers, ideas, and composure. Not only should students do their work to the best of their ability, they should turn it in on time with all directions and requirements fulfilled. Students should also be mature, and realize all of their mistakes are their own. They can blame no one else for their carelessness because excuses will not be accepted or tolerated. How students compose themselves is entirely up to them, but poor composure will be frowned upon and will many times result in consequences. Likewise tardiness will not be accepted, and will also damage the student’s grade. Most importantly, students should be respectful. Not only are students expected to respect their teachers, but all students and staff around them.

            Likewise, students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner. This means they must act with maturity and know the simple rules of right and wrong. Students are obligated to respect others in a plethora of ways. They are expected to not talk when others are speaking and when they speak, they should speak properly and appropriately. Similarly, when requested to do a task, students have a duty to do what they were asked. Students should not only show up on time, but they are expected to come to class prepared and ready to learn. Learning is why pupils come to class, so it is vital that they act as expected so as not to disrupt not only their learning, but the learning of their fellow classmates. If they disrupt the class and distract