This document discusses proper classroom etiquette for students. It defines etiquette as social norms and expectations within a group. It provides scenarios for entering class late and what to say when asking a professor about a missed class. The document encourages students to arrive on time, stay for the full class, be prepared, put away phones, stay awake and attentive, show effort, and understand the work professors put into teaching.

1. CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Student Success Seminar
October 6, 2009

2. Etiquette defined:
• Etiquette is a code of behavior that influences
expectations for social behavior according to
contemporary conventional norms within a
society, social class, or group.

3. • Scenario # 1
You are already five minutes late for class and a
class lecture is already in session:
a.You try to sneak into class, but you slam the door
behind you.
b.You quietly enter and go to the back of the class
and find a seat.
c.You enter class quietly, but walk in front of the
speaker to get to your seat.

4. • Scenario # 2
You missed class and you want to ask your
professor what was missed…
You say
a.“ Did we do anything last week?”
b. “ Do you count attendance in my grade?”
c.“ I know I missed class, but I have already asked a
classmate and gotten my assignment and notes!
Is there anything else I should know?”

5. Welcome to Classroom Etiquette!

6. Do be present in Body and Mind!

7. Do arrive on time!

8. Do stay for the whole class!

9. Do be prepared for class!

10. Do practice common courtesy!

11. Do put cell phones away and on vibrate…
Texting should not be going on in
class!

12. Do stay AWAKE and be attentive!

13. Do show effort, try your best,
ask for help!

14. • Did you know?
* Your professors spend hours weekly preparing
for your class
* Your professor teaches at least 4 or 5 other
classes
* Your professor thinks, plans, and creates
lessons to help you learn
* Your professor wants you to learn and cares
about you and your education