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