I. Be Prepared for Class
Bring in a charged iPad, class materials and assignments.
Phones and smart watches are to be placed in your lockers.
II. Be a Good Partner
Help, listen and respect others
Work collaboratively
Celebrate your classmates with praise
III. Wait before you Speak
Stay in your seat and wait to be acknowledged to speak. It is important that everyone is heard and respected in class
IV. Follow Directions
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Listen carefully to understand the task
V. When in Doubt?
If you don’t know…. Ask
Rewards
Class Dojo points (individual and/or group)
Assessment correction (once per marking period)
Discipline
1st time: Verbal Warning
2nd time: Stop & Jot with parent signature
3rd time: Lunch Detention with phone call home
4th time: 45 minute detention, parent phone call and conference with Mr. Criscitello.
Academic honesty
If you are caught cheating or using translators, you will be given an automatic zero for that assignment or assessment as well as automatic third offense. No exceptions!
Attendance
In case of an absence for any reason, you are responsible for their missing assignments. All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom and a physical copy in the classroom. If you do not, it will count as a zero in the grade book.
Get to class on time. If you know you will be late, please bring a note from your previous teacher. If unexcused tardiness continues, I will speak to you and then call your parents.
Grading
Grades will be determined as follows:
Quizzes and tests will be determined using a point value system. Projects, Assignments, Participation will be assessed using a rubric which will be given.