COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Mr. Reynolds’ Classroom Expectations
1. In order to effectively and successfully conduct class lectures and labs, classroom behaviors and attitudes need to be of a very good nature. Disruptions of any kind will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as quickly and fairly as possible.
2. Grading: All course work assigned in class {tests, homework, labs, Coursemate, etc.} is assigned a specific point value, and the grade achieved at the end of the quarter will be based on the point total. Unless group activities are specifically assigned, all homework assignments are to be completed individually by the student. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that particular assignment. At the conclusion of the quarter, total points earned by the student will be divided by the total points possible and multiplied by 100 to achieve a percentage. The system-wide board adopted grade/percentage scale will be used in order to determine specific letter grades which is 80% Tests & Labs, 20% Homework.
3. Given the nature of a lab course, multiple assessment methods will be used. One such method of grading that will be utilized is teacher evaluation of student performance during lab activities. Students not participating in laboratory activities whether in a group, partner or individual setting will not be tolerated, and grades for those choosing not to participate will be addressed accordingly.
4. Interim grade printouts will be sent home periodically with the student throughout the year. These grade printouts are only given out to students whose grade is at a C level or below, and the requirement and expectation of a student who receives one is that it is returned signed by a parent/guardian the next day. All parents have access to the school’s grade viewer program which should be utilized on a frequent basis to monitor your child’s progress in the course. This program is in real-time, as grades are updated in our grade books online.
5. MISSED ASSIGNMENTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT. All missed work must be completed in accordance with the board adopted plan for specific absences. As such, a student will receive one day of make-up time for each day of excused absence. After this time no credit will be given for any assignment, unless previous arrangements have been made with the teacher. If a test or assignment had been assigned prior to the absence, the student will make up the test or turn in the assignment upon their first day back in the classroom.
6. Cheating will not be tolerated on any assignments and will be dealt with accordingly. Refer to the guidelines set forth in the student handbook for more information.
7. Textbooks may be issued on the first day of class. The books must be covered by an acceptable cover. Textbooks are NOT to remain the cabinet storage areas of the classroom, as the teacher will not be responsible for lost or stolen texts once they have been distributed to the students. The storage areas are only to be utilized for lab packets and/or workbooks. If you do leave your text in the storage area and it is stolen or missing, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. Students in the following courses will receive the following materials:
i. AP Environmental: Textbook, lab materials and Coursemate login
ii. Academic Biology: Online Book access code and Classroom Login
8. Student work (tests, papers, etc.) will be kept by the classroom teacher in order for parental viewing in case there are any questions. Tests will remain in the building and any student is welcome to see me during a free period to go over missed material.
9. THE STUDENT is responsible for placing homework assignments in their appropriate place PRIOR TO the start of class. Assignments that are being worked on as the bell rings to begin class will not be accepted. Assignments missed due to excused absence must be given directly to the teacher upon return to the classroom.
10. Clear and concise notebooks must be kept by each student for applicable coursework. All students will need a notebook as well as a three-ring binder that will be used to hold the laboratory packet.
11. In order to receive proper credit for the course, all labs must be undertaken by the student. These labs are an integral part of the learning process and can not be left uncompleted.
12. All work turned in for credit should have the following:
· Name and Date at the top as well as the title/page number of the assignment.
· No frayed edges on the paper – cut or tear them off before you hand it in.
13. You are encouraged and will be required at times to access my personal website for information pertinent to the course. All assignments and relevant state standards are posted there as well as an occasional extra-credit assignment. The website will be updated periodically throughout the year and is an excellent tool to find out missed assignments due to absence from class.
https://sites.google.com/a/bbhcsd.org/reynoldsd1/home
14. CELL PHONES: I have a STRICT policy on cell phone use in the classroom and will not tolerate any use of any kind during class. As an overall rule, my policy is:
a. 1st offense: Phone is confiscated, and given back to the student at the end of the day.
b. 2nd offense: Phone is confiscated and given to the office for return to student.
c. 3rd offense: Phone is confiscated, given to office, parent must pick up phone.
Please review this information with your parent/guardian. Sign one copy and have your parents sign as well and return to school by the due date.
Mr. Daniel C. Reynolds, M.Ed., State of Ohio Master Teacher
Voice mail: 440-740-4881
Email: reynoldsd@bbhcsd.org