Classroom Rules and Policies

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• ARRIVE ON TIME.  Cell phones are to be placed in designated spot upon arrival to class. Any use of a cell phone during this time will result in a referral and appropriate discipline.  Cell phones may be used during class changes and lunches only.

• BE PREPARED for class with all materials ready.

• CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.  Any incident of cheating will result in receiving a zero for that assignment and a detention. This includes improper use of translators.   If multiple instances occur, the student will be referred to an administrator.

• SHOW RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS.  You will not be allowed to interfere with the learning process of others.

• TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN.  Refusal to work is unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly.

• Water Bottles are allowed in the classroom.

• Late Work Policy- 5 days maximum with credit lost (10 points per day) After 5 days, the assignment will not be accepted and the 0 will remain.

Supplies Needed:  1) 3-ring binder w/ paper                     4) Composition Notebook

                     2) pen/pencil/highlighter                 5)Dry Erase Marker(Optional)

                       3) School Issued Computer (charged) 6)Index Cards(Optional)  

Grading:  20% classwork/participation                           A = 90-100                D = 60-69.4    

           10% homework                                          B = 80-89.4               F =below 60

     15% college readiness                       C = 70-79.4

20% project

15% quiz

20% Test

 Final Exam Exceptions:

For this class, optional exam exceptions are an incentive.

• a grade of “A” and no more than four (4) absences, OR

• a grade of “B” and not more than three (3) absences, OR

• a grade of “C” and not more than two (2) absences.

All absences, whether excused or unexcused, will be counted when determining eligibility for

exam exemptions. The determination for exemption will be based on attendance prior to the day

of the first exam. Principals may waive absences beyond the above limits for documented absences that are outside of the student's control (for example, absences due to medical reasons or transportation issues) or properly documented college visits. The principal (consistent with GS 115C-288) has final authority to determine a student's exemption status.

Final grade is calculated as follows:

   1st nine weeks: 40%   2nd nine weeks:  40%  final exam: 20% 

•  Extra help with me is available before school is available upon request.

• Academic Support is Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:15-3:45.  I have a 5th period class, but can support via email during this time.

Consequences: 

1st offense                            Verbal Warning

2nd offense                           Conference with student/Behavior Reflection with Goals

3rd offense                           30-minute Detention, Parent/Guardian contact

4th offense                           Referral to administrator

NOTE:  Please feel free to contact me via email, darcy.wallace@bcsemail.org anytime throughout the semester regarding your student’s progress.