PARTICIPATION GRADE (15% of total)

Earned by: Participating in classroom discussions or completing classwork that counts as practice

Reduced by:

• Refusing to participate

• Not having your Chromebook or supplies

• Having your Chromebook, but it isn't charged

• Being absent for that part of the lesson (unexcused)

• Poor behavior or choices that prevent your participation

1. LATE = Arriving more than 10 seconds after the bell

2. WITH a pass = Late, but excused

3. WITHOUT a pass = Go back to get a pass

4. CUT = Arriving more than 10 minutes late

5. CUT = Late (without a pass) 3 times

6. You cannot make up any assignments for dates with unexcused absences (CUTS) 

Arriving with a pass, but more than 10 minutes later than the time indicated on the pass → You will be sent to speak with your grade level Assistant Principal

1. BEFORE YOU SPEAK: Raise your hand and WAIT until I call your name

2. DON’T TOUCH things that don’t belong to you, including my things

3. WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE: Use words that elevate, not denigrate

4. PAY ATTENTION: Don't use headphones in class

1. 1st time: Warning

2. 2nd time: A chat with me

3. 3rd time: Phone call home

4. More than 3 times or Severe: Sent to grade level Assistant Principal, another phone call home, and a discipline report

1. BE UNDERSTANDING: We are a large group, and a little patience and kindness goes a long way

2. COMMUNICATE: If you are having a problem that makes it hard for you to participate or learn, tell me, even if it’s only to tell me that you are not ok and I will do what I can to help and support you

3. REVIEW YOUR MINDSET: School can either feel like a prison or a refuge, depending on how you see it. The choice is yours.

4. IF WE WORK AS A TEAM, WE'LL ALL BE SUCCESSFUL