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Class Policy for Mrs. Kraushaar. Guideline for second semester 2008-2009 school year Environmental Science II. HOMEWORK. Expected to be completed Will be checked periodically Will affect grade if not complete You can always ask me for help if you are having difficulties with homework.
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Class Policy for Mrs. Kraushaar Guideline for second semester 2008-2009 school year Environmental Science II
HOMEWORK • Expected to be completed • Will be checked periodically • Will affect grade if not complete You can always ask me for help if you are having difficulties with homework. I am available in the Resource Room during homeroom. NO EXCUSES!!!
What is Graded? • Class Participation • Assignments • Quizzes • Tests • Research • Bonus Opportunities
Grading Procedure • 75% of grade consists of Tests, Quizzes, Projects, and Research • 25% of grade will come from Notebook, Homework, and Assignments
Absences • 2 Days for every excused absence to turn in missed assignments • 2 Days for every excused absence to make up any other grades • Unexcused absences will receive zero grades for anything due that day • It is your responsibility to make up the work missed (Upon return to school, check the missed-work file) • If going on a trip or sporting event: MUST MAKE UP A TEST BEFORE THAT DATE.
“ZERO” TOLERANCE • Zero for any DISHONEST or MISREPRESENTATION of work • Zero for Cheating or Talking during a test • Zero if you have your phone out during a test or quiz
Rules are Rules • RESPECT: • Teacher • Yourself • Others • Guests • School Property • All Rules and Guidelines
Guidelines • Be Prepared • Be seated with work at bell • Passes in “must use” situations only • Smiling allowed • Keep yourself to yourself • Stay in seat unless otherwise instructed
Guidelines Continued • Ask for help when you need it • Ask questions by raising your hand • Do your best • RELAX and HAVE FUN • Talk Appropriately • Use a pencil • Volunteer to participate • No Napping!
Things to Remember: • Ø Lying • Ø Name Calling • Ø Grooming in classroom • Ø Throwing objects • Ø Taking others’ possessions • Ø Misbehavior for substitute • Ø Passing Notes • Ø Writing Notes • Ø Completing other work in this class • Personal teacher detention may be given for violating any classroom policy
BONUS • You can earn bonus points each nine weeks • Points may be withheld for violating classroom policy • Points may be withheld for late progress reports, policy forms, or not caring for books and materials
A Final Note • A discipline code cannot cover every incident • In the event of a major violation, PARENTS will be contacted Email: kraushaark@mcguffey.k12.pa.us School Phone: (724) 948-3328 EXT 3048 *EMAIL is the best way to reach me Home: 724 484 7344 Cell: 724 986 9837
THANK-YOU • Please review the handout with your parent or guardian and return attached form by _____________.