Class Expectations

• Be ready to go and in class when the bell rings

• Online Students sign into Zoom for attendance. If Zoom is not working there will be a place on Google Classroom (Stream) for the day to let Mr. Appling know you are present. 

Click on this link to view the MHS return to learn plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ps7oxe7q6-bYMXdJb47R_xRTSnvWKtn_3rkxiJIEaw/edit

Your grade reflects your mastery and/or growth in the concepts we cover. It is understood and recognized that this mastery and/or growth continues over time, regardless of the assessment dates! However, you should understand that there is some reflection, communication, and preparation involved in showing this mastery on our summative assessments. My Course design and management offers many formative assessments to inform you of your progress and gives you many opportunities to improve. If you act upon these in the appropriate manner, you will be prepared for the tests. Sometimes, unforeseen circumstances greatly impact our school lives. It is with this understanding that we will work together to best help you learn.

This Year Assessments will be worth 60% of your total grade and any Daily Work (Homework and Projects) will be worth 40% of your total grade.

• iPad (Charged and ready to go)

• Headphones

• Mr. Appling’s Google Site Home Page

• Google Classroom Code

• Zoom Meeting Password

• Writing Utensil (Pencils or Pens)

• 3 Ring Binder with Loose Leaf Paper or Composition Book

• Calculator

School calculators will be available to Rent through Mrs. Flanagan. You are physically responsible for it while it is in your possession! You may use the Desmos app as well if needed. Desmos will NOT be allowed on Tests or Quizzes.   

"Never Lie, Never Cheat, and Never Steal, and earn the right to be Proud and Confident."

The best policy is to be sure to do and show your own work!  Any student who is caught or found to be cheating—or knowingly supporting another student to cheat (i.e., letting someone copy their work)—on any assignment or assessment (even homework) will receive a grade of “F” (0) on it and may be subject to further school disciplinary action for “academic dishonesty”.  Splitting up the homework between two or more people and then sharing work and answers is also CHEATING!  Everyone is expected to do all the homework and all the problems.  It is okay to compare and discuss answers with another student!

Please be on your best behavior!  This is not a time to take a break! Learning continues!  Be responsible!

Students that understand the lesson are expected to volunteer to help the sub by explaining the concepts to the class and, when appropriate, working example problems on the board.

WHEN THE EMERGENCY ALARM GOES OFF:  IMMEDIATELY stop whatever you were doing and put down anything in your hands.  REMAIN TOTALLY QUIET!  TURN AND FACE MR. APPLING; PAY CLOSE ATTENTION AS HE WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO.

Normally, it will be a lockdown or fire drill and we may have to evacuate the building.

Our evacuation “meeting spot” is the small teacher parking lot right outside the building.

When told to “move” and leave the classroom, leave your stuff at your desk and move quickly and quietly to the door and out the hallway, following the evacuation route we will practice!  No stopping at the bathroom, going to locker, getting a drink, etc.

Move directly to our meeting spot.  Do NOT stop to socialize with others!

We must stay together as a class while out of the classroom!  NO WANDERING AROUND! Go immediately back to the classroom following the all-clear.  No stopping elsewhere!

For these situations and other emergencies, follow Mr. Appling’s instructions immediately and to the letter!!  During such times, he has only one thing in mind—YOUR safety and well-being!!

I (Mr. Appling) am usually available before and after school from 3:40 pm to 5:00 pm to help students except during football season.

Most nights, weekends, and especially prior to tests and quizzes, I can be reached at jake.appling@mcsd.org or (970)623-6062 so students can ask questions when they study. If necessary, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I get the message.

I am happy to meet with you and/or your parents/guardians whenever you or they request it for any reason.  Please don’t ever to hesitate to call or email.

Keep me up-to-date with any questions, concerns, or issues you have with me, or the class and expect me to do the same for you.  Please let me know ahead of time of any pre-planned absences.