This assignment is designed to help you become a more proficient writer and student. To begin working toward that goal, this assignment has two major parts.
The first is Practice. Within the scope of practice are your daily academic behaviors, writing prompts, and reading opportunities. You are expected to take notes and participate in the class from bell to bell. You are expected to participate in the writing prompts, complete those that you do not complete in class for homework, and to make up any writing prompts you miss because of an absence. By the end of the semester these writing prompts will constitute a 86+ page portfolio of writing. By the end of the semester you will also be expected to read over 300 pages. This work is in addition to the major writing assignments for the semester.
The second is Standards. You are expected to adhere to the standards of the class and school community that include, but are not limited to, coming to class on time and being present and engaged appropriately in the activities of the class. This assignment is to get you ready for college and workplace expectations for behavior.
Total points will be awarded on the first day of class. Each instance of NOT meeting the standards, as described below, will result in a forfeiture (loss) of one or more points. If a student depletes all of his/her points before the end of the semester, but continues to not meet the standards, additional points may be subtracted from the total points available for the semester. Points will be deducted in Canvas Grade Book and will be accompanied by a note indicting why the point was deducted. Class time will NOT be taken to discussing or correcting the behavior. Once a point is deducted, it can NOT be "re-earned."
Being an Active Student (AS)
being present as an active student (AS) during the entire class, bell-to-bell. For instance, if a student is not in their seat and ready to participate in the writing prompt or any other activity when the bell rings to start the class, they will forfeit one point.
unexcused absences (AU) from school for any reason
Absences for medical/dental reasons must be supported with a signed note from your doctor/dentist. Phone calls will be made to confirm the authenticity of any note.
unexcused tardiness (TU) for any reason
Being tardy means that you are NOT IN YOUR SEAT ready to write/participate when the bell rings.
Participation (P)
engaging in and completing all Writing Prompts (WP), including one (1) page minimums and dates with each entry.
engaging in and completing all Reading Time activities (RT), which includes reading for the entire time allotted.
participating in discussion
participating includes being up-to-date on class readings (R) and ready to discuss those readings with your classmates, which may include leading classroom discussions (RD)
"Not participating" includes having any electronic devises out without permission, using any electronic device without permission. An electronic device includes cellphones, smartphones, iPads, netbooks, Chromebooks, ipods, headphones, etc. (Te)
"Not participating" includes having side conversations that are disruptive to others (Ta)
participating in class
"Not participating" includes engaging in behavior that distracts others (Be)
"Not participating" includes sleeping (SL) or packing up (Pu) before the bell rings
caring about your (C)
education (CE)
classmates (CCm)
classroom (CC)
time in class (CT)
Civil Behavior (CB)
being kind (BK)
being thoughtful (BT)
standing up to bullies (SB)
correcting & questioning the negative behaviors of others (NB)
being appropriate while a substitute teacher is in the room (SUB)
An automatic 5 points will be deducted if your behavior in class while a sub is present causes a disruption to the learning environment or the sub report indicates that you have behaved in a way that is inappropriate or inconsistent with Dr. Jeter's expectations for your behavior.