Follow the CODE (Newton’s behavior policy):
Be Caring – act kindly toward others, yourself, and property.
Be Open Minded - challenging reading, constant writing, and lots of teamwork can feel overwhelming at times – staying open to all perspectives helps a ton! Be a willing partner.
Be Disciplined – when you show respect for yourself, you will always come to class ready and prepared to learn. This is the same for classroom and virtual learning.
Be Engaged – show focus, interact with your teachers and peers appropriately.
Grading: Social Studies
25% Civics
25% Economics
25% Geography
25% History
At the end of the quarter, students will be given a number grade based on the 4.0 scale (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, or 4.0).
Grading: Science
The grading for our class will follow a philosophy of Read like a scientist, Write like a scientist, and Behave like a scientist.
Academic grades: 4, 3, 2, 1, IE (Insufficient Evidence)
Labs, Classwork, and Homework - 60%
Quizzes and Tests - 25%
Engagement, Cleanliness, and following Safety protocols - 15%
Work Habits:
4 - Consistently Exceeds Expectations
3 - Consistently Meets Expectations
2 - Occasionally Meets Expectations
1 - Rarely Meets Expectations
Class Materials
Chromebook
Pocket folder for loose paper
Notebooks for both Science and Social Studies (separate notebooks for each class)
Pencil bag: pens/pencils, scissors, glue, markers or colored pencils
Reading books
Late Work
I will always accept late work unless the assignment says otherwise, working on school is important and giving up because the assignment is late is not the answer. We can work together and problem solve any questions or concerns you have about your work and turning it in. Late work can be turned in for a maximum of 75% of the original points. Exceptions will be made accordingly due to emergencies or other situations that could/would impact completing an assignment on time.