Classroom Expectations:
I have one rule in my classroom: Respect. In addition to policies as outlined in the Hillcrest Student Handbook, the following procedures apply in my classroom:
· Tardies – You are to be in your seat when the bell rings. If the door is locked when you get to class, you are tardy and should report to the attendance office to get an admit slip.
· Entering the classroom – You will have a para empezar (warmup) on the Promethean board every day. You are expected to write the question and answer it to the best of your ability in your binder.
· Asking questions – Students are expected to raise their hands to ask a question. Questions related to the material are always welcome.
· Hall passes – Students should be using their time between classes for restroom breaks, errands, etc. Each student will receive three (passes) per nine weeks to use for personal reasons. The
· Talking – When others are talking (including myself, classmates, and guest speakers), you should not be speaking.
· Walking – If you need to sharpen your pencil, throw away trash, blow your nose, etc., you do not need to ask permission, but avoid creating unnecessary distractions. ( follow the mask rule at the bottom of the page.
· Food, drinks, and gum – Students may drink water in class. All other food and drinks are prohibited. Gum is not permitted.
· Cell phones and electronic devices – All electronic devices should be turned off and kept out of sight during the school day. If I see it or hear it, I will take it. Phones will be turned in to administration. Per school policy, failure to give a phone to a staff member will result in a minimum 3 day suspension.
· Classroom citizenship – I have zero tolerance for name-calling, teasing, bullying, or cursing. If you feel you are being bullied, please see me right away.
· Physical contact – Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND CLASS CALENDAR
All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom and on our class calendar. You will submit work to me through Google Classroom.
GOOGLE MEETS
You need to be school appropriate when on any Google Meet session.
This means:
-appropriate background
-appropriate language
-muting yourself unless asked a question or responding
-physically raising your hand if you have a question
Make-Up Work
Students may make up missed work from any absence within 5 days of returning to school (or as outlined in district policy) without penalty. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule and complete the work within that time.
After 5 days, the assignment will be considered late. A zero may be temporarily recorded until the work is submitted and graded.
Late Work
If the student demonstrates active engagement, late assignments that are fully completed will be accepted with a deduction of 10 points per day for up to four school days. Work will be accepted up to 5 school days before the end of the quarter, with a maximum score of 60.
Major Assessments Retake:
Students are allotted one retake of a major assessment per unit
Retake assessments may differ from the original assessment.
Each retake must be completed before the end of the next unit. The highest grade of the two assessments will be recorded.
The following conditions must exist:
No missing assigments (zeros) within the unit
Completion of teacher remediation practice (student schedules and attends a 30 minute session with teacher to go over and prepare for the assessment)
TUTORING
If you need extra help at any time please reach out to me to schedule a time in the morning on Wednesdays at 8:15 or in the afternoon on Fridays at 3:45