Expectations

Classroom Rules and Expectations

Be Prompt:  In your seat when the bell rings; follow directions the first time they are given; take the most direct path; turn in assignments on time

Be Prepared: Charge your laptop EVERY night; have all materials before class starts; go the the restroom between classes

Be Productive: check the smartboard for instructions; read the agenda and due dates; begin your work right away; work the entire time; use your laptop appropriately

Be Polite: No phones or earbuds/airpods during class; be kind to everyone; laptops closed when I am teaching or we are having a discussion; no swearing, teasing, or talking back; bullying will not be tolerated!

Be Patient: Wait calmly for your turn; ask permission to get out of your seat; do not interrupt others

Homework Expectations 

Students will be expected to read a text of their choosing at home.  Although I will not be requiring students to fill out a reading log, I will be tracking their progress during our SSR time in class on Fridays.  Each student will set a personal reading goal and we will occasionally have classwork that is connected to their independent reading book.  They may bring a book from home, check out a book from the school’s media center, or borrow a book from my classroom library.    

The best way to encourage your student to read at home is to simply have a conversation with them about their books.  If you would like more guidance I will be happy to supply you with some suggested questions and conversation starters.

Grading Policy

• All classwork is scored on the 100 point scale; Tests and Projects will count double 

• Missing assignments will show a score of 40/100 in PowerSchool and will  ALWAYS be labeled “Missing”. This is to account for the fact that we generally have fewer graded assignments than other classes.

• Work that has been turned in but is unfinished will be labeled as “Incomplete” in PowerSchool. 

• Students may redo any assignment (including incomplete work). Work that is redone may earn back up to half (½) of the points previously deducted.

• Late work is accepted. See details of policy below.

Late Work 

I recognize that not every student works at the same pace, and some need time to complete work outside of class. Therefore, late work will be accepted up to one week late after I have added the assignment in PowerSchool with NO PENALTY. 

Work turned in any time after that is viewed as being excessively late, and although it will be accepted through the end of the grading period, these tardy assignments will be given a 30 point deduction (maximum score of 70).