THE+RULES



Teacher’s Expectations for the Students: Consequences for Failing to Meet Expectations: · First offense: Student/Teacher conference · Second offense: Removal from classroom and/or Parent/Guardian contact · Third offense: Administrative Office Referral *Certain instances may merit an immediate Administrative Office Referral based upon severity of the case (ex. fighting, blatant disrespect, cheating).* **__ Class __** **__ Turning in Assignments __** **__ Make up Work __** **__ Materials for Class __** **__ Notebook Procedure __** § Each assignment will be given a number. You are responsible for writing the number at the top of the page of the assignment and the date the assignment was completed. Keep these assignments in chronological order in your binder or notebook. § Notebook-users will need a glue stick in order to glue-in worksheets and hand-outs I provide to the class. **__ Honor Code __** **__ Grading __** Each assignment is given a point value and will be calculated using the category weight percentage listed below. § **40% Unit** – includes tests, projects, research paper, formal writing assignments § **35% Independent** – includes quizzes, journals, Book Talks § **25% Learning** – includes class work, group work, participation, homework assignments The grading scale is as follows: *Extra Credit opportunities will be assigned throughout the year to correspond with each unit. I **do not** give out individual extra credit assignments. Extra Credit is given to develop a further understanding of the information we are learning and to assist in improving grades. More specific details will follow when opportunities are assigned.
 * Respect yourself and others verbally and by your actions.
 * Bring required materials to class daily.
 * Be purposeful and self-disciplined in your learning by participating effectively in class and by completing assignments and activities.
 * Please be in your seat working on the bell assignment **when** **the bell rings**. I will not read the bell assignment or announcements to you. It is your responsibility to read the information on the screen and to know what to complete.
 * Tardies will receive the consequences above and will result in a zero for the bell assignment.
 * Please socialize in the hallways. Enter my classroom ready to get to work.
 * Wait for my instruction each day to pack your bags and to clean up the classroom.
 * Please stay in the classroom for the entire duration. You may not leave during instructional time, group work, or discussions. To use the restroom, you must have permission and a signed hall pass.
 * Please stay quiet during office announcements so all students may hear the information.
 * Assignments are due at the time I ask for them. Turn in all work to your class period’s designated basket.
 * No late work will be accepted.
 * You must submit hard copy assignments. **Do not e-mail your papers to me. Do not ask to print out your paper at the beginning of class. If you do not have it, you will receive a zero. It is your responsibility to be organized and prepared.**
 * Work must be legible and complete. Handwritten assignments need to be neat. Printed assignments need to be in black ink and double-spaced so the text is easy to read.
 * **Computer and printer problems are not acceptable excuses for late work.** We will use technology and the Internet frequently in this class, so allow plenty of time to work around technical errors.
 * A student may make up work and receive a recorded grade when a lawful absence(s) is documented.
 * Students returning from a lawful absence will have an equal number of days to complete make up work.
 * Students must meet with me to determine a date to make up tests or quizzes. If the student does not show up at the appointed time for the make-up test or quiz, he/she will receive a zero.
 * Three-ring binder OR Five-subject FiveStar notebook
 * Blue or black pens, pencils
 * Highlighters (four colors preferably)
 * Post-it notes
 * Glue stick (for FiveStar notebooks)
 * Dividers (for binders)
 * Loose leaf paper (for binders)
 * Gaggle e-mail address
 * All students are expected to complete their own work.
 * All forms of cheating will result in a zero for the assignment, parent notification, and a disciplinary referral to the office for all students involved.
 * Plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
 * A (93-100)
 * B (85-92)
 * C (77-84)
 * D (70-76)
 * F (69 and below)

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In conclusion, cell phones, computers, cameras, MP3 players, etc. are not allowed in the room. You should not even bring them to school and especially my class. If I see them, I will keep them and your parents can pick it (or them) up after school.=====

This rule is written in your student handbook you get each year before school.