*What to bring: Please bring the following items daily: a pencil or pen, highlighter, colored pencils, glue, and scissors. Please put these in a zippered pencil case. You must also bring a notebook and folder (same color), assignments due, your textbook, and your charged Chromebook.
Class Rules
1. Be respectful to yourself, others, and property.
2. Be prompt, prepared, and organized.
3. Be physically and verbally appropriate (automatic detention or worse).
4. If the teacher is talking, you are not!
5. I dismiss you, not the bell.
Expectations
1. Do your best.
2. Hand in assignments on time.
3. Use your time wisely – when given free time, use it to do assignments or read.
4. Participate effectively in groups and class discussions.
5. Be polite, respectful, and non-disruptive - appropriate school behavior and language.
Requirements: Each student will be expected to actively read assignments, complete in-class and out-of-class assignments (homework, if you create your homework), do research, and prepare and deliver class presentations.
Evaluation: Students will be evaluated with tests, quizzes, presentations, and various projects and written assignments. This year, you'll be expected to demonstrate what you have learned!
Timeliness: You need to be on time for class. Please make sure to respect everyone’s time.
Discipline: I will try to resolve problems verbally. If problems persist, you will be disciplined. Punishment may range from an extra assignment to staying after school for detention. You will be asked to leave if you are a consistent problem in my class. You will be graded on your behavior and following the rules and expectations. Reminder: All referrals go through JMC.
Grading: You will be graded on your daily assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations. Your behavior and participation will also be graded. Late assignments will lose points. This class is for credit. Credits are earned toward graduation.
Grading Scale: 97-100% A+ 77-79% = C+ 0-59% - = F
93-96% = A 73-76% = C
90-92% = A- 70-72% = C-
87-89% = B+ 67-69% = D+
83-86% = B 63-66% = D
80-82% = B- 60-62% = D-
Late work: You are expected to turn your work in on time. Any work still not turned in after 1 week may turn to a 0. Also, late work will get graded only when I have time and not before. All tests and quizzes must be made up one week before midquarter and one week before the end of the quarter. If not, those grades turn to a 0 in the gradebook.
Missing, and Makeup Assignments: Missing and Makeup Assignments may receive an automatic reduction of points unless the assignment(s) falls under the Student Handbook policy that the work be made up within three days of the student's return and unless the assignment and checklist requirements are still not met. Missing, makeup, and redo assignments will get graded only when I have time and not before.
Absences: You are responsible for coming to me to get the assignments you missed. According to the district handbook, you have 3 days to make up your work or you may receive "no credit.". Please write "absent" at the top of your paper before turning in makeup work, so I don't mistake it as a late assignment. If you are sick, make sure a parent or guardian contacts the office. Doing this will let me know that you could not attend class because of illness or possible illness. You will be allowed the 3-day rule for missing assignments in this case.
Teacher Availability: If you have any questions or need extra help, I encourage you to schedule a time to meet with me before or after school. Or, please, take advantage of Homework Help.
Food and beverages in class: Nothing other than water.
Cell Phones: Place cellphones in their respective Pocket holder before class begins.
Assignments and homework: Unless you finish your English Literacy homework, please do not use class time to work on assignments or do any activities for different classes or mediums.
Substitutes: I might be gone from school and need a substitute teacher. Please be extra respectful to anyone who substitutes for me. Any bad reports may receive an automatic detention.
Please help to keep this room clean: Do not write on the tables. Sit at your assigned table spot only. Pick up after yourself. Throw garbage away. Be careful with your own property as well as the school’s property.
Pictures and recording: Unless it is for an assignment and with permission, you should not take pictures or record people. Please read the Student Handbook carefully in this regard.
E-Learning Plan: All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom by 10:00 a.m. and labeled with appropriate headings. English Literacy Google Classrooms will be open for a questions-and-answer session from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..
Remember: Respect for all students and teachers is mandatory and #1. The harder you work as a class, the more freedom I will give you as a class.