Hammons’ Classroom Policies and Procedures
ahammons@tsc.k12.in.us 765-463-3511
Attendance - If you are not in class you will not learn. Be in school unless you are ill or have another valid reason for not being here. You are responsible for make-up work, quizzes, tests, etc. when you’ve been absent. You have the number of days absent (excused) to complete the work.
Tardies - Tardies are recorded and you are made accountable for them according to current school policy. The passing period is your time. Do not ask permission to do things in order to be late.
Electronics - personal music systems, cell phones, and other electronics are forbidden during class time – that means the entire class period!
Dress Code – The current student handbook rules will be enforced. Keep it covered, people!
Procedures
1. Come to class prepared to work. You will need your textbook (Senior British Literature/current novel/other text) pencil/pen and paper every day. Borrowing is a very bad habit.
2. Computers (baby-puter, notebook, laptop, etc.) may be accessed only when directed by me or when time allows at the end of the class period.
3. Be respectful in both what you say and do towards others in the classroom at all times.
4. Listen to the person who is speaking. Be quiet during announcements, either being read or on the intercom.
5. Bring no food, candy, or drinks to the room – water only in clear bottles – no exceptions. All should be eaten and disposed of in the cafeteria or commons. Gum may be chewed quietly if kept in your mouth.
6. You will not be allowed to go to your locker for missing items or assignments.
7. Sleeping is unacceptable! Keep yourself active and alert through classroom activities or homework, when time allows.
8. Follow standard letter-writing etiquette when emailing me. Use greetings and closings, use proper grammar and spelling, and be mindful of tone. In emails, parties cannot assess non-verbal cues or hear inflection. Be clear and concise. Always use the assignment in the subject line.
Maintenance
Students are responsible for keeping their desks clean and free of marks. Students are responsible for maintaining all school property (textbooks, DVDs, etc.) and for placing trash in the proper container. Just as your binders, folders, and such are your personal property; I view the room and its contents as mine. Please don’t sit at my desk or assume that what’s mine is yours, please ask.
Evaluation
1. Assignments of all types are due when called for - no late work will be accepted for credit.
4. Extra help can be given upon request before and after school or periods 7-8 and 10.
3. Grading Scale: 100-90=A; 89-80=B; 79-70=C; 69-60=D; 59-0=F
*The only time a grade may be rounded up is the semester’s end (final grade). This is at my discretion based on attitude, work ethic, completion of extra credit (when given), etc. Aren’t you glad grades can’t be “rounded down”?
4. Semester Breakdown: Each 9 weeks = 40% and the final exam is =20% =100%.
Discipline
1. warning
2. conference with me
3. behavior report (to home, to office and filed)
4. sent out of class and to office
**If the situation warrants immediate action, the student may be sent directly to the office.
ALL POLICIES ARE IN EFFECT WHENEVER A SUBSTITUTE IS PRESENT.
VIRTUAL EXPECTATIONS (if the school closes):
1. It is expected that students shall treat each other and me with respect. Screenshots, sharing of student work without individuals’ express permission, bullying, and rude comments posted online about other students’ submitted work will result in immediate disciplinary action.
2. Students are required to deliver presentations live via Google Meets at the time assigned by the teacher. If a student fails to submit a presentation because of not being prepared, their grade will be a "0".
3. All work will be completed and submitted via Canvas, Google Forms.
4. Students will have mandatory deadlines that must be met. If internet connection is an issue, you must communicate with Ms. Hammons PRIOR to the deadline.
5. If your Chromebook breaks (your school-issued Chromebook) it is YOUR responsibility to get it repaired at CRAM ASAP or find an alternative device for submitting your work.
6. Virtual work can include watching lectures, creating outlines, meeting as a class, filming and submitting presentations, and giving peer feedback.
7. Attend all virtual meetings. I will try to limit how many times we meet as a class but I will take attendance when we do meet.
8. Participate in online meetings.
9. I need to see you, not a profile picture of you, during online meetings.
10. Everything we will do will filter through the weekly Canvas calendar.
11. Turn in all work by the submission deadline. Late work will not be graded.
12. Communication is the key to success. Email me if you need help.
COVID POLICIES/ PROCEDURES:
1. All students must wear a mask while in class. I do not have enough space to keep you
socially distanced.
2. Please stay in your assigned seat during class. The seating chart is an important tool for
contact tracing.
3. Students are not allowed to share supplies. Please make sure you bring your own school
supplies.
4. Please make sure your desk stays in its marked location in order to maximize space
between you and your peers.
5. Do not sit at your desk until I have sanitized each desk from the prior class period.
6. Sanitize your hands as needed.
7. Respect others’ feelings and concerns regarding the novel Coronavirus.
8. Do not stand at, sit at, or use Ms. Hammons’s desk.
revised 8/2020