Classroom Expectations
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Beginning of class:
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Tardy: A student is tardy if they are either not in the classroom when the bell rang or in the classroom but not in their seat when the bell rang. For every 3 tardies, students will receive a mark on their card.
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Absent: Students are responsible for obtaining work missed during their absence. Students must make arrangements to make up tests, quizzes, etc. outside of regular class time. If a student knows they will be absent in advance, it is advised that they ask for homework prior to being absent.
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Materials: agenda, pencil, homework, book
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Seating: Students may sit in any desk they choose, however they will be moved if deemed necessary by the teacher.
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During class:
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Whole Group Instruction: Students should sit with their head up, paying attention, taking notes, and participating in class discussions.
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Seatwork: Students should work quietly by themselves. Anyone needing help should raise his/her hand and wait for assistance.
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Leaving During Class: During lectures, students should only leave due to an emergency. During non-lecture time, students may leave with teacher permission, as notated in their agenda book. Any student caught without an agenda book in the hallway will have their card marked.
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End of Class:
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Materials- All materials should be put away prior to leaving the classroom.
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The teacher dismisses students, not the bell!
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Homework/Assignments
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Heading: Students should include on EVERY paper their first and last name, the date, and the assignment name.
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Due dates: Assignments are due at the start of class the next day unless otherwise specified by the teacher.
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Late assignments: Any student with a late assignment may attend HCP following school that day only. Homework completed through HCP will be graded at full-credit, if turned in to the HCP teacher on the same day the assignment was late. Assignments that are 1 day late will be graded for ½ credit. Assignments that are later than 1 day late will receive a 0.
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Early Finishers: If you finish your work early you are to work on other homework, study/review notes, and read. No Exceptions!
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Study Skills: Students are expected to fill out their agenda book and get it signed by a parent/guardian a minimum of 1x per week.
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Study Skills: Students are expected to read aloud to an adult and get their reading log signed for a minimum of 1 hour per week.
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Other
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Emergency Drills: Students are to line up at the door quickly and quietly and await further instruction. Escape routes are posted by the door.
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Intercom/Phone: Students should freeze when the phone or intercom come on.
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Cheating: Cheating will NOT be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will receive an automatic 0 and have their card marked.
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Sub: Students must be on their best behavior whilst we have a substitute teacher. Any student misbehaving will have his/her card marked, detention, etc. as deemed necessary by the teacher and administration.
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Grades
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
50 or less F