All rules, procedures, etc. are subject to change based on changes to technology, school policy, etc. I will let you know if changes are made.
RULES
- Be on time.
- Be prepared.
- Behave!
- Be respectful
Consequences for Breaking the Rules
- Verbal warning
- Conference with me and parent contact
- Office referral—pink slip
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Beginning of Class
Come in the classroom and go straight to your seat. No wandering around the room. Sharpen pencils before class starts. Start the posted bellwork or follow other posted instructions.
Tardiness
You are tardy if you are not in the room when the bell rings. Go to the tardy station to get a note. If late, enter quietly, turn in your excuse note, and take your seat without disruption. Deans will handle excessive tardies per school policy.
Materials for Class
Pencil
Ink Pen
Notebook Paper
Colored Pencils/Markers **
Hand Sanitizer**
Headphones (aux plug if using school laptops)**
** optional items
NO PERSONAL LAPTOPS will be supported.
You will be assigned a school laptop and we will use them in class on a regular basis.
Grading:
All grading will be on the points system. The number of points available for each assignment will vary based on the complexity of the assignment and the amount of work required. There will be no extra weighting of grades. For example, a 50 point quiz will impact the total points available for the grading period by 50 points (no x2, etc.). If available points for all assignments total 1200 and you earned 895 points, you will have a 75 for the grading period (895/1200=74.58%).
Scale:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Late Work
It will be very difficult to pass this class if you do not complete work in a timely manner. If you know you will be unable to complete an assignment on time, you need to advocate for yourself in ADVANCE of the due date. There will be a automatic 20% deduction for unexcused late work. This means that grading STARTS at an 80%.
Make-Up Work
You are a SENIOR. It’s YOUR responsibility. Do not wait until the last minute (SEE ABOVE re LATE WORK)! Get a phone number and email address of a reliable person in your class to contact when you miss school to ask questions. Read instructions. All assignments are posted in Schoology. You have 5 days from the day you return to school to make up work with no penalty. Be responsible.
Food and Drinks
Only bottled water is allowed in the classroom. If you spill it, clean it up quickly and quietly.
No FOOD (this includes gum and candy) or drinks other than water are allowed.
Backpacks
Backpacks must be on the back of your chair, under your desk or under your feet. Get your supplies out beginning of class. No digging – it’s disruptive.
Bathroom Breaks
Go between classes. The hall pass will be next to my desk and is to be used only for emergencies. You must trade your cell phone for the hall pass. No in/out of the room the last or first 10 minutes of class. I reserve the right to limit hall passes - don't abuse the privilege.
Ending of Class
I dismiss you, not the bell. DO NOT start packing up before I tell you to.
