Classroom Norms:

  • Stay on topic/limit side conversations
  • Cell phones are placed in the wall cubby before the bell rings
  • Presume positive intentions
  • RAIDER RESPECT--Respect self, others, and property
  • Willingness to TRY--productive struggle is part of learning
  • Do your own work
  • Help others when needed

No late work will be accepted…if it’s late it’s a zero.

PROCEDURES & GUIDELINES

  • Cheating/Academic Dishonesty will result in a zero with no options for redemption for either party involved.
    • Copying and plagiarizing is unprofessional, unethical, and unacceptable. “Borrowing” or plagiarizing of any kind will result in a zero ‘0’ for the entire project/assignment. When using an author’s work, give credit cite your sources.
    • Copying someone else’s work will cause both you and the person who permitted you to copy their work to receive a zero (0) for the assignment.
  • Electronic Devices/Cell Phones
    • Will be stored in the cell phone “garage” on the wall behind my desk and this is how attendance will be taken. If your student does not have a cell phone, please note so in the comments section on the Syllabus Sign-off form as other arrangements will need to be made.
      • Cell phone usage is not permitted during class time.
      • All confiscated phones will be turned into Administration and follow the school’s cell phone misuse policy.
    • Listening to music is permitted during individual work time. (If you abuse it…you lose it!)
      • Music must be stored on a Flash Drive as IPods, Cell phones and other devices are not allowed at the student workstations.
  • NO food or drink (except water which must be kept on floor)
  • Internet Usage--School District policy regarding Internet usage will be followed. No Downloading!!!
  • Computer Usage--Policy from the Student Handbook is strictly enforced. Please read those pagescarefully.
  • Equipment Misuse/Damages--Any unauthorized handling of equipment, power switches, or supplies may result in a reduction of course points or result in dismissal from the class.
    • Students are responsible for replacing or paying for any damaged equipment/materials.
  • Any technology issues arising from not using Stevens’s equipment/software and/or following the assignment requirements will not result in time extensions for completion, altered grading requirements or assignment modifications.
  • Talking kept to a minimum so other students can focus on their work—do not disrupt others
  • NO rolling around on the chairs.
  • Do NOT sit or lean on any of the counters/desks.
  • Due to safety reasons, book bags are to be kept on the far counter and the aisles kept clear.
  • Leave the workstation area clean – free of trash; chairs pushed in; textbooks in their proper location.
  • Do not to line up at the door
  • Students will abide by all of the SHS rules outlined in the handbook.