Expectations

Classroom Guidelines

1.) Be on Time

2.) Be prepared

3.) Be Respectful

4.) Be your best.

You will have the privilege of:

Being treated as a maturing and responsible young adult.

Being given the benefit of the doubt when mistakes are made

Being respected by me and by all members of the class at all times.

Being able to ask questions without fear of embarrassment.

Classroom Expectations

1.) Follow all class and school rules.

2.) Turn in all your work on time

3.) Ask for missing work you miss due to absences.

4.) Participate in all class activities

If you choose not to meet these expectations:

1^st Time – Verbal Warning

2^nd Time – Possible seat change and counseling after class

3^rd Time – Detention and phone call to parent

Continuous Disruption: Visit to the assistant principal’s office

Materials

1.) Three ring binder (1”-1.5”)

2.) 5 dividers

3.) #2 Pencils.

4.) Loose leaf paper

5.) Pack of 4 AAA batteries.

6.) 1 ream of paper

Notebook

You will be expected to keep a notebook (1”-1.5” 3- ring binder) containing all of your notes and any other materials that I hand out. The notebook will be graded on unannounced dates. The notebook will consist of assignment sheets, and dividers with the following tabs:

1.) Warm-Ups

2.) Notes

3.) Homework

4.) Quizzes

5.) Tests

Grading Policy

The percentage distribution used to calculate your grade will be as follows;

Tests 41%

Quizzes 25%

Daily Grades/Notebook 20%

6-Weeks Test 14%

Total 100%

Tutorials

If additional assistance is needed, the following options are available:

1.) Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15

2.) Advisory period during the school day on Thursdays, when we have nothing else scheduled.

3.) Additional tutoring by appointment.

Additional Expectations

1.) As you enter the class, pick up notes or warm-ups for the day, and any missing work if needed. Be ready to start working as soon as the bell rings. To ensure this, sharpen your pencil and have your materials ready.

2.) Any work turned in past the due date will result in a grade not to exceed 70. Missing work can be picked up in File Folders at the entrance of the room. In addition, missed tests and quizzes are your responsibility and should be re-scheduled within one week.

3.) All work will be done in pencil. Any work completed in pen will not be accepted.

4.) Food and drinks are prohibited.

5.) Check your grades often. They will be posted in homework section of the room.

If Possible Please Bring: 1 4-pack AAA Batteries and 1 Ream of plain white printer paper.

Each student will be assigned a calculator for use during most classes. It is the student’s responsibility to notify me immediately if they find their calculator is broken. Only in this way can we be sure that the correct student is responsible in paying the $115.00 replacement fee. (This is what the district is charged for a replacement calculator.) If you accidentally break a calculator you will be responsible for the replacement fee. However, please let me know immediately. I will not be angry with you. I simply want to make sure that everyone has a calculator that works properly.

We will work together this year to ensure that you have the opportunity to reach your highest possible ability level in this class. It is important to you, your parents, and to me that you not only pass the TAKS test, but that you achieve the very highest quality work that you can in preparing for the next grade level.

I hope that you enjoy this class and have a good 2009-2010 school year. I will try to make it as interesting and pleasant as I can and I expect you to make the same effort. Feel free to e-mail or call me if any questions or concerns develop anytime this year.