Entering Late Policy: If you are not in the classroom when the late bell rings, you are considered late. If you have a note or signed planner, leave it on my desk. (It is in my discretion to accept the signed pass or not). Immediately go to your desk and start your work. Nonetheless, you will lose points off your class participation every time you are late. If being late continues to be an issue, I will have to bring this to the attention of your parent or guardian. Remember, continuous lates will result in detention (more than 5 lates). Weekly, you will have points towards being on time to class. Each day counts as 20 points for a total of 100 points. If you are on time for the whole week, you will receive a 100%. On the other hand, if you are late - for instance- 3 days out of the week, you will receive grade of 40%. *PLEASE REMEMBER that class participation is part of your overall grade. If you have an A in class, but you are consistently late, your grade will significantly drop.* Homework/Project/Presentations/Papers Policy and Deadline: Assignments are only given as supplemental material that will be reinforcement of what is learned in class. It is extremely important that all students complete their assignments! I only expect the BEST from each student. Every assignment should be done on time and NEATLY. HOMEWORK: Any homework that comes after the due date is considered late and your grade will automatically start at a 50. After the second day, your assignment will receive a zero as a grade. If you were in class – and not absent – there is no excuse! Refer back to Absentee Policy for current event homework Projects/Presentations/Papers: If any of these types of assignments are handed in after the due date, your grade will drop ONE LETTER grade (10 points). For instance, if your assignment receives a B and it was a day late, you will receive a C instead. After the second day, your assignment will drop TWO letter grades. After the third day, your assignment will receive a zero.
Classroom Rules and Expectations: We need to create a positive learning atmosphere everyone is given the chance to achieve the best of their ability. For this reason, I have established these rules: You are expected to be on time. (Refer to Late Policy on page 3) You are expected to be prepared for every class with your required materials. (Refer to page 2) You are expected to be an active participant. (Refer to page 2) No electronic devices. to page 5) No food or drinks. Water is fine. If I see you walk in with food, you are walking right back out and you will be considered late. No hats of any kind in the classroom. No sleeping. (I will send you to the nurse) Be respectful and treat everyone with kindness. Plagiarism is totally unacceptable. Plagiarism results in an automatic zero and will be recorded with administration. ends when the teacher dismisses the students. for any reason is not a valid excuse for not being aware of announced tests, quizzes, projects, papers, homework, classwork, etc. (Refer to page 2) classroom is not a place for brushing or combing hair, adding or "refreshing" make-up, or repairing and polishing nails. Application of creams, lotions, perfumes, and hairspray is not acceptable in the classroom. Please take into consideration of allergies. At no time may medication of any kind be taken in class. Take care of all areas of personal health or personal hygiene in appropriate locations. is a requirement for graduation. Graduation is a milestone in one's life. Therefore, appropriate priority should be given to meeting the requirements of this course. The following page is a detailed list for our class’s writing practices and rules.