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1) What is your policy on homework?
1) What is your policy on homework?
Students will have up to 3 homework assignments from my classes a week, MAX. Most of the time, this may be work leftover from class time or reading assignments. If it is a different assignment, I will grade most of it for completion Students can find their homework assignments here.
2) What are your expectations of students?
2) What are your expectations of students?
I expect my students to be on time, prepared, and behaved appropriately. Most of my classroom expectations, you can find on my Acceptable Use Policy page.
3) What grading system do you use?
3) What grading system do you use?
The grading system I use for both classes is to the right. This is the grading scale adapted by the district.
4) What are your standards of discipline?
4) What are your standards of discipline?
There is a three-strike system placed in my classroom. One strike is a warning, two strikes is a referral, and the third is a visit to the office and parent communication. Find more information on my Acceptable Use Policy page.
5) What is my child's schedule?
5) What is my child's schedule?
Mon- English Language Arts @ 8:00-9:30
Specialty Class @ 9:35-10:35
Lunch/Recess @ 10:40-12:00
Social Studies @ 12:15-2:15
Bathroom Break @ 2:20-2:30
Homeroom @ 2:35-3:00 (dismissal)
Tues- English Language Arts @ 8:00-9:30
Specialty Class @ 9:35-10:35
Lunch/Recess @ 10:40-12:00
Social Studies @ 12:15-2:15
Bathroom Break @ 2:20-2:30
Homeroom @ 2:35-3:00 (dismissal)
Wed- English Language Arts @ 8:00-9:30
Specialty Class @ 9:35-10:35
Lunch/Recess @ 10:40-12:00
Social Studies @ 12:15-2:15
Bathroom Break @ 2:20-2:30
Homeroom @ 2:35-3:00 (dismissal)
Thurs- English Language Arts @ 8:00-9:30
Specialty Class @ 9:35-10:35
Lunch/Recess @ 10:40-12:00
Social Studies @ 12:15-2:15
Bathroom Break @ 2:20-2:30
Homeroom @ 2:35-3:00 (dismissal)
Fri- English Language Arts @ 8:00-9:30
Specialty Class @ 9:35-10:35
Lunch/Recess @ 10:40-12:00
Social Studies @ 12:15-2:15
Bathroom Break @ 2:20-2:30
Homeroom @ 2:35-3:00 (dismissal)
6) Where can I find my child's grades?
6) Where can I find my child's grades?
Report cards will be sent home every nine weeks, as well as midterm and semester reports. If necessary, I may contact parents if there is a special grade situation. Parents may also use their Home Access Center login given to them at the beginning of the year. If you have forgotten your login, please contact the office at (870) 932-2088.
7) How often will students be tested?
7) How often will students be tested?
Both my social studies and English Language Arts classes will be structured similarly. Each unit will include 4 quizzes and one unit exam towards the end.
8) Is the use of cellular devices allowed in the classroom?
8) Is the use of cellular devices allowed in the classroom?
Collectively, no. Students must silence or turn off their phones when in the classroom. However, some assignments may require the use of their cellular devices/Chromebooks if they do not have one. No matter what device is being used inside the classroom, all of them are to be used appropriately and responsibly. Find more information on my Acceptable Use Policy page.
9) How do I contact you?
9) How do I contact you?
You may contact me anytime in my prep period, by phone or email, between 10:40 AM-12:00 PM. If you must contact me otherwise, you may do so after 3PM, but I may not respond immediately after 8PM. Please contact me Mon-Fri.
Phone: 870-273-5811
Email: ashton.smallman@smail.astate.edu
10) How can I expect to hear important news/updates?
10) How can I expect to hear important news/updates?
Your students will occasionally be given handouts to look for at home. Most of the important announcements can be found in my monthly Newsletter and Announcements .
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