Guiding Principles

As a condition of participation in MSU HEP program, participants are expected to abide by the guiding principles:

• I will take responsibility for my actions.
• I will not blame others.
• I am responsible for myself.
• I will avoid negative and destructive external factors, distractions, and excuses that influence my decisions.
• There is always room for improvement.
• I will counteract negative consequences.
• I will be concerned about myself.
• I will NOT beat myself up for past "failures".
• I will push myself to do the best that I possibly can.
• MSU HEP is a safe haven of respect and thoughtfulness.
• I will EARN my GED versus GETTING my GED.
• I will block out society's negative voice.
• I understand that MSU HEP "Believes in ME"
• Nothing in life is for free.
• I understand that nobody owes me anything in life.
• I will dare to dream.
• I have self-determination.
• I am dedicated.
  

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Classroom Expectations

As a condition of participation in the MSU HEP program, participants are expected to abide by the following classroom expectations:

Classroom DOs:

• Ask questions
• Write down homework
• Be at least 5 minutes early
• Be honest
• Be prepared with:
  • Correct books
  • Pen
  • Pencil
  • Completed homework
  • Questions
• Have an "I can do it" attitude
• Have respect and appreciation of:
  • Themselves
  • Teachers
  • Classmates
  • Staff
  • University property
  • Others property
    
• Be supportive of one another
• Be a positive role model
• Check attitude at the door
• Sit in front of class with group
• Raise hands for questions, responses, and input
• Contact/notify instructor in event of absence, tardy, etc

Classroom DON'T:

• Bring in cell phones or pagers
• Swear
• Disrupt the classroom with inappropriate behavior
• Interrupt teacher or classmates
• Ask to use the restroom in the middle of class
• Argue with classmates or teachers
• Laugh or criticize yourself or classmates
• Be afraid to make mistakes
• Give excuses
• Worry about anybody else except yourself
• Pack up and leave early from class
  

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Class Schedule

Coming soon Fall 2008 Schedule

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