Class Expectations

Expectations of Students

• Take responsibility for your own learning
• Approach each class and task with a positive attitude
• Be on time, in your seat, with homework and class materials on the desk (and nothing else!)
• Bring all materials with you to class each day, including:
  • charged Chromebook
  • headphones (aux cord)
  • 3-ring binder with lined paper and dividers, organized in a way that makes it easy for you to find notes and assignments
  • 1-subject notebook for video notes (composition or wirebound) Biology only
  • assignments and class work
  • pen or pencil
  • calculator
• Actively engage in your learning - ask questions and contribute positively to class discussions
• Write down homework in an assignment notebook
• Utilize Google Classroom to complete and submit assignments
• Check the class website for materials
• Sign up for your class Remind messages via either text or email
• Respect your classmates, the teacher, other people's property, and yourself
• Follow all policies as outlined in the NRHS Student Handbook, including those on cheating and plagiarism
• Work cooperatively and diligently at all times
• No eating or drinking (except water) in class
• Monitor your progress using the PlusPortals
• Live up to your potential!

Expectations of Parents/Guardians

• Create a home environment in which students can perform to the best of their abilities
• Monitor student's progress and grade using PlusPortals
• Maintain communication with teacher regarding student's progress
• Support all school and classroom rules and policies

Expectations of Teacher

• Create a classroom environment in which each individual can succeed
• Provide meaningful lessons that will promote the academic growth of students
• Challenge students to think and act critically
• Create opportunities to apply information to real world situations
• Respond to emails and phone calls as quickly as possible
• Be open to feedback on the course and be flexible to meet the needs of individual students
• Be fair in assessment of student learning and achievement
• Be available for extra help during power block and after school by appointment
• Update student grades on PlusPortals at least biweekly
• Enforce school and classroom rules and policies consistently