FIA Post #3

During my expectations talk I would be sure to cover both what they can expect from me and what I would expect from them.
The first thing that I would tell them to expect from me would be my full attention and effort at all times.  I would explain that I understand how frustrating it can be to have an instructor who isn't 100% there, and that I would do everything in my power to help them learn.  I would also tell them to expect me to be on time for every lesson, and I would let them know at least 24 hours ahead of time if I needed to cancel a meeting.  The only exception would be in case of sickness, but I would tell them to expect me to contact them as soon as I knew I couldn't make the lesson.
I would make sure that the student understood my expectations so there wasn't any confusion.  My first expectation would be that they showed up for every lesson ready to give a full effort and learn as much as possible.  I would also tell them that I would expect them to follow the same attendance policy as me, and hold themselves to the same standard of honesty.  Another expectation that I would lay out would be for them to do their homework and be ready for the lesson before showing up.  I would make sure to tell them how important it is to be ready for a lesson, and how much more they will learn if they are prepared.