Civil Rights

I have the right to be happy and treated with respect in this room.

This means no one will laugh at me, insult me, or hurt my feelings.

I have the right to be safe in this room.

This means no one will hit me or kick me or push me or pinch me or hurt me in any way.

I have the right to be myself in this room.

This means no one will treat me unfairly because of who I am.

I have the right to be heard in this room.

This means that when it is my turn to talk I won’t be interrupted.

I have the right to hear in this room.

This means no one will yell, scream, shout or make loud noises that keep me from paying attention.

I have the right to learn about myself in peace in this room,

This means I will be free to express my feelings and opinions without being interrupted or ridiculed.

I hereby declare that these are my civil rights and that in school,

I ____________________ have the right to learn.

Signed this day __________________ of 2005