Classroom Expectations

The following guidelines will create a comfortable and productive learning environment for everyone.

 You can expect me:

• To start and end class on time

• To reply to e-mails within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends.

• To assign homework that adequately covers the material and meets the learning objectives of the course.

• To give exams that accurately reflect the material covered in class and assigned in homework.

 I can expect you:

• To come to class on time.

• To bring required materials (pen/pencil, spiral, folder, etc.)

• To be attentive and engaged in class.

• To refrain from using negative behavior that would distract others from learning.

•  To seek help when appropriate.

• Tests/Projects: 40%

• Daily Work: 60%

• Late Work: 10 points per day will be deducted-students have one week for a max grade of 70

• 10 points per day will be deducted for late work.

Please refer to the Middle School Grading Policy for additional details.

Cheating/ Plagiarism 

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses and will not be tolerated. Any student who is found to be cheating on homework, a quiz or a test shall receive a failing grade or zero, shall forfeit the right to make-up the assignment, quiz or test, and shall be dealt with by administration relative to the Student Handbook. Additionally, any classroom material submitted for evaluation determined to be plagiarized shall be given a failing grade or zero, shall forfeit the right to make-up the assignment, and shall be dealt with by administration relative to the Student Handbook.

Be aware that copying from another student or allowing another student to copy from you is not acceptable on any assignment or in any situation other than teacher-assigned group work. This behavior is called cheating, not helping, and will result in the procedures described above.

Extra Credit

Extra credit is given sparingly in this class. Extra credit is extra work and is not meant to replace work not completed in class.