Newbie Guidelines:

Rping in the classes can be a fun way to gain character recognition and branch out, as well as an opportunity to further develop your character and earn housepoints. While it is not that different from rping anywhere else in the school rpg, if you are new to the rp and would like some tips, here are some guidelines that I hope you will find helpful. If you have any questions regarding any of the information featured in this thread, please feel free to PM me. I would be happy to answer any questions.

~Each staff member has their own different set of rules for their classes, and it is beneficial to know who permits what in their class threads. The same goes for the different Professors office threads. I would highly recommend reading through the staffs class rules thread and trying to remember at least the basics of what it is they're asking. Also, be very familiar with the overall site rules.

~Earning a housepoint is another way in which you can gain character recognition and show off your house pride all in one. Earning them is relatively easy and fun. Giving an answer in class (even if you're not completely confident that your answer is absolutely correct) is one way, trying out for and playing Quidditch is another, as is turning in the homework assignments. each staff member seeks something different, but what I like to see in classes is answers that are based a bit on reality/fact, Rowling's ideas and your own creativity. You do this = Me luv you long time!

~It is courteous to not use the exact same font in combination as the exact same colour text as another rper (same font/different colour or same colour/different font is okay). It also helps me identify you faster and avoid overall confusion.

~Use the Private Messaging system to make Out-Of-Character comments, please. Once in a while, I may include RP instructions to guide the story and clarify an expectation on a mass front, but they will be kept brief and used as sparsely as possible.
-If something hillarious should occur in a class (and, Merlin knows it will as the classes are a haven for comedy sometimes) and you wish to discuss it, please use the school chat thread to do so.
-If an rper post something particularly memorable, please, please, please, for the love of Merlin, share it with your fellow SSers in the Quotable Quips thread.

~When turning in the homework, always provide your user ID number, which is the number that is found after your user name in the url on your profile page.

~Many professors ask that you raise your hand before giving an answer in class. To do this, simply rp your character raising their hand and giving the answer in the same post. There is no need to post raising your hand and waiting on a professor to call you out.

~Lastly, Participation for classes and homework is totally optional, but very much desired.