Expectations

This page covers supplies that are needed for all of my classes as well as general rules and procedures for how I operate my class room. 

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at mthompson@isd95.org or call me at the school (218) 644-3737 ext. 3155.

Supplies for ALL classes: 

• pens and pencils

• notebook

• folder

• charged chromebook

• not required but nice to have: highlighter and whiteout

General Classroom Expectations for ALL classes: 

• BE PREPARED

  • Come with a charged chromebook

    • We will be using it daily

    • An uncharged Chromebook is a great way to fall behind very quickly

  • Have all class materials with you and ready at the start of class

    • chromebook, notebook, pen/pencil, any assignments, etc.

• BE RESPECTFUL/DO NOT BE A DISTRACTION

  • to each other, me, and yourself

  • don’t distract others

• BE ENGAGED

  • This is the easiest way to learn and succeed

  • Ask questions, share ideas, and participate in discussions

• BE POSITIVE

  • This will make the year go so much better for everyone, including you

  • Complaining doesn't help anybody

General Classroom Procedures for ALL classes: 

• Due Dates and Late Work

  • Each assignment is due 2 school days after it is assigned

    • Unless otherwise stated by me, research projects for example have much longer time frames

  • 10% is deducted from the assignment's score for every school day it is late, this caps off at 50% deduction.

    • Example: A writing assignment is assigned on Thursday. So it is due on the following Monday (2 school days apart). But let's say it is not turned in until the following Thursday. 30% is deducted from the assignment as it is 3 days late.

• Schedules, notes, and copies of assignments will be posted here on the website, on Schoology, and on the class's daily schedule.

  • • If your child misses a day of school, check the daily schedule to see what we did that day and how they can make it up.

• All assignments and tests can be corrected/improved once and turned back in for improved learning and a better score.

  • In life there really are few things that we only get one chance at, and so I believe that one-and-done assignments are not as valuable as learning from our mistakes and doing our best to fix them.

  • Half points are given for corrections made to an assignment or test.

    • Example: Jane lost 20% on an assignment due to rushing through and not answering some questions. If she answers all of those questions correctly and turns it in again, she will receive 10% back on your score.

    • This helps prevent students from taking advantage of the system too much. Effort and attention are still needed if you want to get an A in my classes. 

• For up-to-date grades check Powerschool

  • Schoology will be used for some assignments but not all, so Powerschool will have accurate grades and scores

• Cell phones are NOT allowed during class

  • students are to leave them in their locker or place them in my cell phone bin at the start of class

    • there will be times that students can get their phones before class ends (freetime, etc)

• Extra Credit Opportunities

  • There are opportunities for extra work worth extra points in each of my classes.

    • They are posted on their class pages here on the website as well as on the daily schedule

  • Each assignment has slightly different criteria so read the instructions carefully, but most are some sort of an independent research project.