Classroom ExpectationsJourney to Careers

Ms. S. Gray, Teacher

STOP…LISTEN…UNDERSTAND

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Student BehaviorsBe prompt

Be ready to learn when class begins.

Be responsible Have materials with you and know due dates.

Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.

Be respectful Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they

escalate.

Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.• Offer to help.• Be responsible with property and belongings.

Responsibility for Coursework• Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and

appropriate writing tools to class.• Know due dates, and submit all coursework

on time.• All assignments are posted on the board and

on the class Website.

Promote Lifelong Learning

You can develop lifelong learning traits:

By seeking and valuing diversity. By persisting in seeking out new solutions. By using your unique talents and intelligence to

promote positive change. By learning and applying technology tools to

solve problems.

Policies• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom!!• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that

time. If you are not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, continue to Discipline and receive your pass to enter class. You will not be allowed to enter the classroom without your pass from Discipline!!

• Assignments must be submitted on the due date given. All late assignments will automatically lose 10 points.

• Absences: If you are absent, you will be allowed to make up missed assignments only if your absence was excused due to illness, doctor’s appt., funeral, and court appearance. Documentation must be submitted to the office. You will have five (5) days to turn in all make-up work. If work is not turned in during this designated time, you will receive no credit for the assignments.. If you are absent due to OSS, cutting class, or unexcused

absence (e.g. woke up late), you will not be allowed to make up any missed assignments.

Policies (cont’d)• Absences: Tests and quizzes must be made up within five (5) days of

returning to school. It is your responsibility to schedule your make up tests/quizzes with the teacher. Failure to do so will result in you receiving a grade of “zero” – 0. If you were absent due to medical, funeral, court, ISSP, or excused

school event, you will be allowed to make up the test/quiz upon returning to class.

If you were absent due to OSS, cutting class or an unexcused absence, you will not be allowed to make up any test/quiz.

• Tardiness: If you are tardy to class, you will not be given any additional time to complete assignments that are due at the end of class. You must turn in the assignment whether you have finished or not. Failure to turn in the assignment will result in a grade of “zero” – 0.

• You will not be allowed to make up work when you were physically present in class. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection

• Grades are posted online and updated every Thursday.

My Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should

you require them. I will always encourage you to do your best. I will provide a learning environment that is student

friendly, creative, and engaging.