•Be Respectful (behavior in class/hallway/cafeteria etc.,)

•Fail Forward (make mistakes! We learn best from them)

•Come Prepared (materials/homework/participation)

•Listen to Understand (listen to understand, not to reply)

•Be Positive (appreciate classmates thoughts/opinions/leave negativity outside)

•Collaborate (we are building a classroom community and family/in this together)

•Keep an Open Mind (open to everyone/everything that comes your way/embrace new opportunities

• Students can expect homework almost every night

• Homework will consist of simple reading, annotating and taking notes, grammar practice, wordly wise, projects or polishing written essays

• Homework will range from 5 - 30 points depending on assignment and account for about 10% of final grade

• Late homework will be deducted points for each day it is late (late policy does not apply to absences)

• Teacherease will be updated daily with the most up to date grades

• Please check weekly in order to know what assignments may be missing or needing attention

• Please reach out to Mr. Menges with any questions or concerns regarding tests/papers/assignments