Classroom Expectations:
There are a few basic classroom rules.
Be Prepared – please come to class each day with the necessary materials. Notebooks, chromebooks, the assignment pad and pens or pencils will be used on an almost daily basis in addition to other supplies that may be needed occasionally. Students will have a textbook to use in class, but not take home.
Be on Time – punctuality is important. Students are expected to be seated and ready to begin when the bell rings. The bell signifies the beginning of class, not the time the halls should be clear.
Be an Active Learner – Students will learn more and have more fun if they participate in class and get involved.
Homework:
My goal for this school year is to minimize nightly homework assignments. Students will have work to do outside of class and will have due dates, but few traditional, nightly homework assignments.
Absent/Late Work:
If a student is absent from class they are required to make up any assignment that was missed.
If long-term assignments or projects are not completed by the due date they lose a letter grade of value each day.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up an assignment (including quizzes). In the event of being absent for a quiz, please see me as soon as you get back to school to schedule a time to make up the quiz.
If a student is absent for an assignment it will go in the gradebook as 'missing' until the assignment has been completed. The 'missing' will temporarily calculate as a zero. Once completed, the 'missing' is replaced with the student's earned grade.
Grading System:
Grading is done using a total points system. Assignments are given a point value. The number earned divided by the number possible equals the percentage earned. ex. 36/40=90%