Post on 14-Dec-2015
Consequences•1st offense: immediately correct
behavior•2nd offense: see Mr. Brooks after class•3rd offense: call parents•4th offense: office referral
Procedures•Arrival• You will need: 3-ring binder, paper,
pencil, and planner every day.• Place all book bags, purses, and any
other materials not listed above at your work station• After stowing your gear, please take
your assigned seat. You are now ready to start class.
Procedures continued
•When the bell rings, we are ready to work.•We will start every day with a Bell
Ringer.•Work quickly and quietly.• If you need help• Only with your group• 12-inch voices
Grading Policy
• Tests = 50 % of your grade.•Quizzes, labs, and other classwork
and homework = 50 % of your grade.•We will be working together in a
cooperative learning environment. You will have the opportunity to learn as a small group, and to practice what you have learned on your own.
Tests and Quizzes•Quizzes are formative assessments
and may be taken as many times as needed to earn a passing grade. • Tests are summative assessments and
may only be taken once. Be prepared!
Make-up Work• If you are absent, you will have 1 day
for every day absent to turn in any missing work. • You must get your missing work from
the website. Do this on your own time, not during class.
Make-up Work
•When the assignment is complete, turn it into the in box. • Some assignments may be turned in
digitally on the website. • You are responsible for all missing
work.
Make-up Work
• If you miss a lab, you must:• Take the assignment home to
complete (or catch up) or • See me after school or during tutoring.
• Manage your time wisely. •Due dates will not be extended for
assignments given well in advance.
Late Work• If your assignment is not turned in on
time, 1 letter grade will be deducted for every day it is late.
Restroom Passes• Try to take care of your restroom
needs between classes.• If you must utilize the restroom,
follow the appropriate procedure.•We will take a restroom break half-
way through class. Do not disturb other classes.
Student Resources
• You are required to bring paper and pencil with you to class.
• You may purchase a pencil for $0.25 and paper for $0.05.
Other Procedures• Food and drink•Gum• Trash•Computer use•Calculator use•Dismissal (teacher, not the bell)
SLANT• SLANT is an acronym that we will use to
help us prepare to meet the rigors of learning.
• Sit up straight• Listen to the speaker•Answer and ask questions•Nod your head• Track the speaker
Hand Signals•We use hand signals to prevent
distraction and to communicate our needs to the teacher.• See posted signs.