Class Expectations
Our room is a BRAVE SPACE.
And the rules are simple.
We are here to learn. To take risks. To engage in hard conversations. To make suggestions about improving the world we live in. To read. To ask more questions. To grow. To experience other cultures. To reflect on our society's good and bad decisions. To figure out where we fit in.
My one rule: keep our room a BRAVE SPACE.
When students come to class and have their ideas shut down, it's no longer safe. When we are having a discussion and there are side conversations going on, it's no longer safe. When students are trying something new for the first time and we're not supportive, it's no longer safe. Your job is to check yourself and your behavior - is what I'm doing SUPPORTING the kind of classroom we want to have? Am I taking away someone else's chance to learn? When the answer is yes, we will have a problem, and I will address you about the issue and we will work to resolve it.
Technology Expectations:
CHROMEBOOKS: We are 1:1 . That means your Chromebook is another school supply item that you need to bring to class every single day CHARGED and ready to go. We will be using our Chromebooks daily, and if you do not have your Chromebook charged and in class, you will end up having to do assignments by hand and then submitting your work AGAIN later on your device.
CELL PHONES: Cell phones are expected to be put away during class. Occasionally, I will permit cell phone (usually to take pictures of things to remember, etc.), so I will let you know which times phones are allowed and when they are not. Ultimately, YOU need to learn how to curb your own cell phone addictions - especially at home while doing homework. We also have a charging station in our classroom where you are welcome to leave your phone for the period if you already know it will be a distraction.
SCHOOLOGY: It is expected that you regularly check our Schoology page (daily, if not more). This is where all classroom communication will take place and you are responsible for knowing the latest announcements and assignments. Everything is clearly dated in Schoology, so be sure to keep track of those dates on the calendar in your phone or in your planner. Most assignments will be submitted via Schoology.
Grading Policy:
This class uses a STANDARDS BASED GRADING procedure. This means that you will be graded on a rubric for every major assessment and directly linked to each skill that you are attempting to master. The grade book categories can be seen below:
40% Formative Assessments
Classwork
Quizzes
60% Summative Assessments
Essays
Tests
Projects
Discussions
In these categories, your assignments will be scored on a 1-5 scale as outlined below:
1 = 50% = Beginning
2 = 62% = Emerging
3 = 75% = Developing
4 = 88% = Mastery
5 = 100% = Extended Mastery
10% Participation/Practice Assignments
In this category, you will receive one of three possible grades:
COMPLETE = 100%
IC (incomplete) = 60%
MIS = 0%
Late Work & Revisions
Late work is only accepted up until the final, summative assessment of the unit. After that assessment, none of the assignments from that unit will be accepted. A ZERO will be put in the gradebook and will stay there until I get a chance to look at your late work. All work turned in on time has first priority, so just a heads up, your zero might stay there for a while. Avoid this by simply turning your work in on time.
Revisions are available for any assignment that is submitted on time. Late work in any case is NOT eligible for revision.