• The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) will be used throughout the course. If you are a parent and would like to be linked to your scholar in Canvas, please email me and I will happily add you so that you may monitor your scholar’s progress.

• Scholars must attend all classes as stated in the John T. Hoggard High School Student & Parent Handbook

• School attendance policy is no more than 10 absences per semester. A meeting will be called to discuss truancy issues once the fifth absence has occurred. Further information can be found in the John T. Hoggard High School Student & Parent Handbook

• Regular attendance has been proven to result in higher grades and greater comprehension of material

• Attendance issues will be handled in accordance to the John T. Hoggard High School Student & Parent Handbook

• If a scholar is tardy, they must have a tardy pass from the front office or another teacher

• Any questions outside of school hours may be emailed to me at kristen.diehl@nhcs.net. I will check email at least once an evening no later than 8pm and respond to any pertinent class material questions. Any non pertinent emails will be responded to in 24 hours.

• All student emails must be sent from a school issued student email account.

• My personal phone number will not be given to students or parents for phone calls or texting

• Friend requests will not be accepted on Facebook by students or parents

• Follower requests will not be accepted on any other social media platforms by students or parents

• Recording devices may NOT be used to record lectures

• Videography of lectures is NOT allowed

• Photography in classrooms is NOT permitted in order to protect the privacy of fellow scholars

• Cell phones are NOT permitted to be used during class time

• The scholar’s school issued device is permissible as instructed within the classroom. There will be a mix of handwritten and digital components within this course

• Special accommodations will be made on a student by student basis with proper verification of need

• Earbuds and headphones are not to be worn in the classroom at any time. All Earbuds must be turned in with the scholar’s phone or smart watch at the beginning of class. Earbuds will be returned to the student at the end of the class period or as detailed in the “Away for the Day” school rule

• Only school issued computers are allowed to be used on campus

• Computers must be brought to school Monday- Friday FULLY CHARGED

• Do not leave computers in my classroom

• Do not leave computers in your car or your parents’/guardians’ cars. The extreme heat will damage the computers

• Leave the school issued cases on the device to ensure the computer is protected

• Be aware of what you are watching on your computer and what you are posting while using the computer. Cyberbullying will not be tolerated and will be reported

• Do not share any personal information with anyone over the internet

• Use safe browsers such as Google

• Do not click on any suspicious links or ads

• The use of the computer is a privilege and not a right. Inappropriate online behavior can result in the loss of usage of the computer

• Do not share your passwords with anyone except for parents and/or guardians

• If anyone is asking you to do things that you know are wrong, don’t do it. Tell an adult who you trust what has happened. This will allow the adults to do what is needed to protect you and your friends

The John T. Hoggard High School “Away for the Day” rules will be followed in this classroom. All phones and smart watches will be turned in at the beginning of class and will be given back at the end of the class period. Cell phones and smart watches will only be used when given permission by the instructor for use during classroom review sessions. This will not be daily and scholars will know when phones and/or smart watches are able to be used within the classroom.

The “Away for the Day” rule has the following consequences:

1.  Warning

2. The teacher will take the phone/smart watch and return the phone/smart watch at the end of the class period after the student fails to heed the warning

3. With a second incident, the teacher will turn the phone/smart watch into the office. The student can then pick the phone/smart watch up at the end of the school day from the office

4. With a third incident, the teacher will turn the phone/smart day into the office and a parent must pick it up from the office

5. With a fourth incident, the teacher will turn the phone/smart watch into the office and a parent must pick it up from the office and the student receives a period of ISS

6. Any further incidents, the student may receive a day of ISS, OSS, and the request of a parent conference

REFUSAL TO GIVE THE TEACHER A PHONE or SMART WATCH, THE TEACHER WILL CALL FOR ADMINISTRATION AND THE STUDENT WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASS.

•  Only water is permitted to be in the classroom

• No food or gum is permitted in the laboratory setting

• Food and gum are not permitted during classroom instruction time

• Accommodations will be made for those with medical needs on a student by student basis with verification from a medical professional

There will be various means of assessing material retention in this course. Those means will include quizzes, homework, tests, and a final course exam. Students will have to read suggested readings and study material daily to fully absorb the content of this course. Quizlets are a required component of the class and must be completed accordingly. All assignments will be completed through Canvas unless otherwise directed.

• Assignments will be submitted by the assigned due dates

• Resubmissions will be reviewed on a student by student basis

• Accommodations will be made for scholars who have missed school due to illness, family emergency, or other school related functions.

• According to New Hanover County Schools Board Policy Code 4310 Integrity and Civility: All students are expected to demonstrate integrity, civility, responsibility, and self-control. This expectation is directly related to the board’s educational objectives for students to learn to be responsible for and accept the consequences of their behavior and for students to respect cultural diversity and ideological differences. Integrity, civility, responsibility, and self-control also are critical for establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and inviting environment. Academic integrity and plagiarism will be upheld as stated in the John T. Hoggard High School Student & Parent Handbook.

• Bullying of any sort will not be allowed

• Think before you speak so others will not be hurt

• No vulgarities will be permitted in the classroom

• Speak with respectful words at all times

• Speaking poorly of other teachers and/or school staff members within the educational setting is prohibited and not allowed.

• Be kind to one another

• Help one another out

• Do not make fun of another scholar if they are asking a question

• SLEEPING IS NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE CLASSROOM

• Participate in class

• Ask questions

• Come prepared to class with all materials and completed assignments

• Be in your seat at the appropriate time

• All established lab safety precautions will be followed

• Scholars are to remain seated until the release bell is rang. Scholars will not group around the classroom door prior to the bell ringing

• Perfumes and body sprays are NOT to be sprayed within the classroom

• If you do not understand a topic or have any other concerns, please reach out to myself or someone you are comfortable with so that we may assist you in whatever means necessary

• Clean up any garbage before you leave your seat at the end of the class period

  • DO NOT POUR DRINKS DOWN THE LAB STATION SINKS

  • DO NOT SHOVE GARBAGE DOWN THE SINK DRAINS

• Any graffiti discovered will be documented, reported to the on level Assistant Principal, and the teacher will request a parent conference with the student being responsible for removing said graffiti

• Any behavior issues will be handled in accordance with school policy and the established John T. Hoggard High School behavior matrix which can be found in the John T. Hoggard High School Student & Parent Handbook

This is the behavior matrix that will be used in Ms. Diehl’s classes. If a scholar does something that is against established behavioral expectations, the following steps will be taken.

1. First infraction: The scholar will be warned that said behavior is not acceptable nor appropriate within the classroom

2. Second infraction for same behavior: Ms. Diehl will remind the student of the established classroom norms and expectations. Ms. Diehl will call the scholar’s parents and/or guardians. A “Behavior Contract” will be given to the scholar to take home to share with their parents and/or guardians. The Behavior Contract is to be signed by the parents and/or guardians, signed by the student, and returned to Ms. Diehl the next school day. This will include the student reflecting upon their behavior, explaining why they chose to act out the way they did, and how they would handle the situation differently next time

3. Third infraction for the same behavior will result in a phone call to the parents and/or guardians in order to set up a Parent/Teacher conference to discuss the observed behavior within the classroom. The Dean of Students will be notified of the situation and advised of previous steps taken to correct the undesired behavior

4. Fourth infraction for the same behavior will result in the student being removed from the classroom and a referral will be made to the appropriate Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and the school’s MTSS team