Blogging Rules

You must agree to the following statements.

• I will not use any curse words or inappropriate language.
• I will not use fighting words or provoke anyone.
• I will avoid the use of chat language.
• I will try to spell everything correctly.
• I will only give constructive criticism.
• I will only use my first name, and those of my classmates.
• I will not plagiarize.

I recognize that breaking any of these rules could lead to any of the following consequences depending on severity and repetition:

• warning
• deletion of some or all of the post  
• temporary loss of blogging privileges
• detention and suspension  
• permanent loss of blogging privileges

I further recognize that the blog is a virtual extension of our classroom, and therefore all
Thurston
Middle School, LBUSD, CA Department of Education, and
US Federal Rules and Regulations apply. I am aware that violation of any of these rules may be referred to the School Administration.

In order for you to begin using the blog, please type. “I have read the rules and agree to them.” 

When you are asked to enter your name, please only use your first name, the first initial of your last name and what PERIOD you have my class.  This would be a sample entry:  Alex R. (5th per.)