Students have the right to learn.

Teachers have the right to teach.

Parents have the right to know.

Sometimes teachers forget to explain the reasons behind the rules– no learning or teaching is happening when there are disruptions in the classroom.

I think your suggestions are great. Keep them to five or fewer. The rights can refer to both the teacher and other students.

– to receive thourough instruction from the teacher

– to receive instruction in a quiet classroom

-to be able to ask a question without being ridiculed by anyone

– to contact the teacher after school hours with a question (email would be good)

– to get a second chance on a test or assignment that wasn’t great

This may be a bit difficult for me, yours cover quite a bit and I am used to being with 7 year olds…

Have additional instruction for clarity

Be able to learn in a safe environment

Have ideas and questions openly listened to

I would have a maximum of 10. After that the rights (like rules) tend to get lost in the crowd so to speak.

– What makes a good teacher (expectations).

– What makes a good student (rights).

– What makes a good classroom (this becomes your individual classroom rules).

The students come up with the descriptions (with teacher guidance if necessary) – creates ownership (reflecting the rights they expect / want) as well as “Kid speak.” As an above poster said, the word “no” isn’t used either as all should be positive actions.

Freedom of expression

Freedom of conscience

Freedom from unreasonable search

Freedom from harassment

Right to privacy

Special rights for learners with disabilities