Classroom Policies

6TH GRADE HUMANITIES

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

YOUR Homework, YOUR Responsibility

Homework is written on the board every day. It is the student's responsibility to copy it down in their assignment notebook.

1. Each student is responsible for turning in all work assigned in class. Any work not completed in class is homework and is to be turned in the next day. A maximum of half credit will be given for work turned in one day late. Homework will not be accepted for credit after being more than one day late and will result in a zero.

2. For excused absences, each student may make up class work, homework, and tests. Each student will have the number of days plus one to make up the work missed. Each student must make arrangements with the teacher the day they return from the absence to make up tests. The teacher will NOT ask you for any work or tests that need to be make up. BE RESPONSIBLE!

3. Each student is to get at least two phone numbers from different people in the class so he/she may phone them to get information or assignments in case he/she is absent. Select a "study buddy" or partner that you can rely upon to take good notes for you.

4. Homework and projects are assigned to the students, not the parents. While parental support is appreciated, the work must be completed by the students themselves.

Behavior Expectations:

• Be on time, and follow the directions on the board.
• Bring all necessary supplies.
• Treat all people with respect and courtesy. NO put-downs!
• Raise your hand when you wish to be recognized. (unless you are working in a group)
• No food and drink, other than water bottles, are allowed in class.
• Wait until the teacher dismisses the class.
• Keep your area clean and tidy!

Work Habits:

• Write your homework assignments in your assignment book every day!
• Be a very good listener at all times.
• Set goals and make a personal commitment to do the very best you can in all of your Humanities work.
• Participate…ask questions…be involved.
• Come see me if you are having problems. I am here to help you.

Grading Policy:

Students are responsible for keeping track of their grades. Progress reports are sent home at each five-week grading period for students receiving a C- or below and for notification of citizenship and work habits concerns. Academic grades include assessment, homework, projects, and class work.

Academic Grades

The following is the grading scale:

100=A+ 79-78%=C+

99-93%=A 77-73%=C

92-90%=A- 72-70%=C-

89-88%=B+ 69-68%=D+

87-83%=B 67-63%=D

82-80%=B- 62-60%=D-

59%=F

Citizenship grades

Students will earn their citizenship every day for the following:

• Being in their seats quietly when the tardy bell rings;
• Being polite to fellow students and teachers;
• Cooperating with fellow students and teachers;
• Following the guidelines in the Medea Creek student handbook.

Outstanding 0-2 deductions of citizenship points at the end of the quarter.

Satisfactory 3-4 deductions of citizenship points at the end of the quarter.

Needs to Improve 5-6 deductions of citizenship points at the end of the quarter.

Unsatisfactory 7 + deductions of citizenship points at the end of the quarter.

Workhabits grades

Students will lose one work habit point for each missing (incomplete) assignment.

Outstanding 0-2 deductions of work habit points at the end of the quarter.

Satisfactory 3-4 deductions of work habit points at the end of the quarter.

Needs to Improve 5-6 deductions of work habit points at the end of the quarter.

Unsatisfactory 7+ deductions of work habit points at the end of the quarter.

Test taking: The expectation in class is that all students should be able to finish tests and quizzes without interruption or distraction. Any talking during tests/quizzes will result in zero points.