Musical Classroom Expectations: Teaching classroom expectations, whether it be through a syllabus, social contract, PowerPoint, etc., isn't usually a favorite of students. But after hearing nearly the same speech in all of their sections, it's hard not to blame them. This beginning-of-the-school-year activity provides teachers with a fun, engaging, and entertaining approach to building a positive classroom environment and setting a core list of student-driven expectations. And the best part is t