Class Expectations

Classroom Rules

Be respectful of one another.
Refrain from eating meals during class time.
Have all necessary materials ready for class.
Keep all distractions (ex: cell phone, AirPods/headphones) away during class.
Be prepared to learn, and participate in small group work/discussions, and individual work time throughout the class session.
Students are dismissed from class by the teacher.

Academic Instruction

Students will learn and consistently use:

Note-taking skills
Test taking skills
College planning
Student skills
Organization
Goal setting
Speaking skills
Collaboration
Reading & writing skills
Time management
Critical thinking skills
Oral presentation skills

Class Materials

Chromebook
Spiral notebook or lined paper
Binder with dividers to organize loose papers
Agenda or calendar to write down assignments/due dates
Paper/pen/highligher
Textbooks (for tutorial days)

Assignments

All work must be completed and submitted to Google Classroom on time.
Late work will receive a maximum of half credit and will only be accepted if arrangements to do so have been made by the teacher and the student.
Assignments may only be made up for an excused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes, worksheets, and find out about missed assignments through Google Classroom and this site whenever absent.

Tips for Success

- Create a space and dedicated time for learning.
- Sign into Google Classroom daily and stay connected.
- Engage with the class and use tools (like Chromebooks) to focus on lessons.
- Demonstrate online learning etiquette and follow the Responsible Use Policy.
- Use Google Calendar to organize classes and assignments.
- Demonstrate learning with the completion of assignments.
- Seek help when needed (teachers, counselors, librarian).
- Be patient with yourself.

Grading Policy

Grades for this class will be based on the following:
- Writing
- Inquiry
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Reading
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
59 and below = F

Students' progress can be monitored on the school’s website through Homelink (grades).

Academic Honesty

Honesty is the best policy. Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive an automatic “F” for the assignment, a phone call home, and a referral to the administration. Cheating on an assessment will result in a zero and a referral. Cheating also includes copying from either the Internet or other students and will result in a zero for the assignment.

Attendance/Engagement

Attendance will be taken daily within the first 20 minutes of class.
Engagement in this course is a must as it constitutes 10-15% of a student’s grade.
All students start with full credit for engagement. Actions that prevent a student from being actively engaged in the class, such as distracting behavior, talking out of turn, and using cell phones (unless related to an assignment), will negatively impact students’ engagement scores.

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