Mr. Bennington's Class Policies

1. Class Attendance:

It is expected that you attend class each day. If you are absent because of illness, activity meeting, school trip, or any other reason, you have the responsibility of acquiring the work that you missed for that day. If you do not, it will count as a zero in your average.

You must be on time to class. If you know you will be late, please bring a note from your previous teacher. If unexcused tardiness continues, you will have to make up time after school in detention.

2. Notebooks:

I require that you keep a notebook. Should you take notes...YES. If I write something on the board, write it in your notebooks. This is important because most things written on the board will show up on a quiz or test.

I usually try to three-hole punch all dittos, so a three-ringed binder might serve you well.

 3. Grading Policy:

Marking period grades will be determined as follows:

Homework ............….......................... 20 percent

Participation ...................................... 20 percent

Quiz / Tests / Projects. .........................60 percent

 4. Discipline:

Follow Bennington Law at all times. If you break a Bennington law, the following consequences will take place:

1. Verbal warning

2. 1st offense ....................20 minute detention

3. 2nd offense .................. 30 minute detention with a parent phone call.

4. 3rd offense ................... 45 minute detention, parent phone call, and a conference with Mr. Criscitello.

 5. Cheating:

 Don't do it. If I catch you cheating, you will have an automatic zero for that assignment and an automatic third offense. No ifs, ands, or buts.

6. Extra Help:

Just ask!!! I am here to teach you a new language. If you feel you need some extra help, ask me and we'll arrange for it.

A Page from the

Bennington Book of Law

Law #1 – Respect – Treat and speak to other students as well as the teacher with as much respect as you would like for yourself. Everyone is equal in this class. Everyone deserves respect.

 Law #2 – Eating - Do not eat in the classroom unless Mr. B gives you the food. This law applies to chewing gum. It gets in the way of correct pronunciation!!!

Law #3 – Seats – Be in your assigned seat before class begins. If you are not in your seat, you will be marked late and will have to make up time after school.

Law #4 – Participate – Participation is 20% of your grade. This means that you should display a positive manner by paying attention, raising your hand, and being prepared for class with materials and homework.

Law #5 – Effort – When you show that you are making an effort to participate in a positive manner to the class, your grade will reflect this effort.

Law #6 – Conduct – Do not cause any actions which would be considered misconduct such as talking out of turn, not paying attention, or distracting the learning process of other students. We want positive conduct in our classroom. It makes for a much nicer learning environment.

Law #7 – Tools – Tools refers to materials. Be prepared with sharpened pencils, paper, pens, homework, workbook, book, etc… on your desk at the beginning of the period. You will NOT be permitted to go to your lockers once class has started. The less time wasted in class will benefit you.

* If you follow the seven laws above, we will have a great year in World Language. Remember DON'T BREAK THE LAW. Good luck and enjoy the year.