Classroom+Expectations

=Classroom Expectations = = = media type="custom" key="1810567" = = 1. Be to class on time.  2. Have all appropriate materials and supplies at your table and be seated when the bell rings. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Do not touch anyone else with your hands, your feet, or any object. 5. No cursing or profanity and adjust your voice level to suit the activity. 6. Observe all rules in the [|CCSD Code of Conduct] .
 * Class Rules : Respect and Responsibility**

First Time Name on board. Warning Second Time One check. Letter of apology to the teacher and class due before the next class Third Time Two checks. Remedial Night Detention Fourth Time Three checks. Call home to parent/guardian Fifth Time Four checks. Referral to Main Office
 * If You Choose to Break a Rule**

Severe Disruption Referral written and student will be removed from the class. Automatic Referrals must be written for any student who skips class.

**Rewards** Praise (daily) Explorer Ticket for weekly drawings (daily) Positive notes home (random) The joy of learning (each day of the school year)

I __//**cannot**//__ email grade reports home. Email is not a secure means of transmitting personal information since many servers and work servers can be accessed by many different individuals. Since it is my job only to inform parents and students about grades, I can only provide you the dates, about every two weeks, that E-School Grading Reports are sent home with students. Check my calendar on this space for those dates. If your student refuses to bring grade reports home to you, please discuss it with them. A five week grade will be sent home for each student in my classes via the mail.
 * Grade Reports**

Quarters (10 weeks) - Every student will be graded by earning as many points as possible per assignment. Assignments will range from 0-150 points depending on the type of the assignment.
 * Grades**

Some assignments will include: Homework packets - collected by 2:15 by the end of the extension date due or it is a zero Quizzes - one week to make up if absent and student can retake for a higher grade during the following remedial night only Unit Tests - one week to make up if absent, no retakes, but may use the quarter test in place of lowest test grade Quarter Test - no make ups for any reason, but maybe be used in place of lowest test grade

Final Average: Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Final Exam = Final Grade

Homework is due at the end of the extension date by 2:15. It is up to the student to be responsible and plan their time accordingly. This homework is not for parents, but for students to complete. I will always accept homework early.
 * Homework Policy**: Work that is done at home to practice skills and concepts of what we have learned in class.

Packets and projects are to practice skills and should be completed a little bit each night. Students will have a due date and an extension date. The extension date is only to be used in extreme circumstances. Students should get work done by the due dates. Therefore, I will not give extensions for absences or music lessons since an extension is already built in. This will ensure that homework packets are graded and returned to students in a timely manner.

I encourage students to see me during study halls, before school, or during lunch if they have any questions. However, I will not encourage students to finish homework during the study halls the day it is due. Students should plan ahead and be ready to turn the work in when assigned.

The library is open after school Monday - Thursday. The public library also has computers available with a valid library card.

Please do not send notes with students dealing with incomplete or missing homework. In extreme circumstances please call me with details.

By now students should have a good idea of an organizational system that works specifically for them. I suggest using either three ring binders or folder with clasps for handouts. Items should be labeled so they can be easily found in their lockers and brought every day to class. Textbooks and paperback novels will be supplied for students, but must be returned at the end of the year or charges will be applied to the student's account.
 * Supplies**

Every day students should come with the following items: Blue or Black Pens, Pencils, loose-leaf paper, folder or 3-ring binder, and removable drive.

Food, beverages, cell phones, or MP3 players are not allowed in the class. Items will be confiscated and sent to the main office. 