Classroom Information and Expectations

Everyone is important in my classroom. Each person has value. So we will be respectful of all people and their belongings at all times.

I stay after school almost everyday. You are more than welcome to stay with me for extra help. DO NOT WAIT. I encourage you to ask questions about the lesson in class but after school is fine also.

I put the plans for the week on the side board every Monday along with the homework. They may change slightly throughout the week. However, you should write them in your planner every Monday as soon as you get to class so you don’t have to worry about writing them later.

You will have homework frequently. It is already in your modules. It will be checked the day it is due. I do look to see if you’ve put effort into the work and grade you accordingly out of 4 points. If you are present for the lesson but don’t do your HW, you will receive a zero.

A special in-school activity in which you are involved (i.e. band lesson, chorus rehearsal, etc.) does not constitute an absence in terms of homework. If the class is still being held, you are to bring your HW that is due that day before class or send it with a classmate. You are also expected to get the assignment for the next day and bring it completed when you come to class the following day. Not doing either of these will be treated the same way as not doing your HW.

I do not accept late assignments. I go over the homework on the day it is due and encourage those who don’t have it done to copy down the work so they know the proper way to do it.

When you are absent, the assignment I gave on the last day you were in school must be presented to me the day you return. You will be excused from turning in all other assignments you missed. However, I strongly recommend you do them because the material will be on the exam at the end of the Module. I can go over it with you after school.

It is your job to see that any quizzes/tests given while you were absent are made up within one week after you return to school.

If, for some reason, you are excused from the room during the class period, you are still responsible for getting and completing the assigned work for the next day.

Sometimes, a retake of a quiz is offered. This will not be the exact same quiz as the original. Any retakes must be done before the test.

Tests are ALWAYS announced one week in advance. I rarely change the testing day. If you are absent before the test, the test will go on as scheduled and you are expected to take it. Extensions will be given if deemed necessary, but don’t expect them.

I give weekly assignments on eDoctrina that are counted as quiz grades. Students have from 7:30 AM Monday morning to 12:00 AM Saturday (Friday night at midnight) to complete it.

AVERAGE

Your quarterly average is 40% HW/Classwork/Participation, 30% quizzes, 30% tests/projects.

You can check on your average anytime using School Tool. I do write notes in ST regarding assignments.