Homework: Homework will NOT be accepted late barring an excused absence. There are no exceptions to this. This includes any reading guides, grammar exercises, and vocabulary activities. Papers: Papers will be docked TEN percent a day to a maximum of fifty (50) percent. Even the latest paper will possibly be worth fifty percent of the original paper grade. Any points are better than none! Absence: Absence will barely effect paper dates. If you are absent on the day of a legally quiz, test, or presentation, you will be expected to take or perform the next day you are present. After five MUST Any missing quizzes or tests be completed within five school days. days, the grades will automatically become zeros. Class Participation: You will be given many days to read or work on assignments in class. On those days, your work ethic will be evaluated. These days will range anywhere from five to twenty points. Any cases of academic dishonesty will result in a zero for both parties. Class Rules I abide by the Avon tardy policy (2nd tardy/3rd detention etc) Be on time. Tardies are unacceptable and are a distraction to other students and your teacher. You must be in your seat when the bell rings or you are tardy. Bring all necessary materials to class everyday (this includes your book) If you get an item out, you must put it back. This includes any classroom books, dictionaries, or other English-related items. No book bags or purses are permitted on desktops. Only the tools of English are allowed. Be courteous to all classmates, teachers, administrators and visitors. If your teachers or peers are talking, all other conversation should stop immediately. If you need to use the restroom or get a drink, just ask properly. Make sure you ALWAYS use your passes in your agenda. Should you abuse this privilege, it will be taken away. Act like an adult and you will be treated like an adult. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE ON A RESTROOM BREAK IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THEIR LANYARD AND ID ON (in compliance with Avon rules) No lining up at the door early to wait on the bell to ring. Materials: SPRINGBOARD WORKBOOK For this class you will need either a BINDER WITH DIVIDERS or a 3 SUBJECT NOTEBOOK WITH FOLDERS. This will only help you keep organized. I will be checking that you have one of these two items on Monday August 4th.
Homework: Homework will NOT be accepted late barring an excused absence. There are no exceptions to this. This includes any reading guides, grammar exercises, and vocabulary activities. Papers: Papers will be docked TEN percent a day to a maximum of fifty (50) percent. Even the latest paper will possibly be worth fifty percent of the original paper grade. Any points are better than none! Absence: Absence will barely effect paper dates. If you are legally absent on the day of a quiz, test, or presentation, you will be expected to take or perform the next day you are present. Any missing quizzes or tests MUST be completed within five school days. After five days, the grades will automatically become zeros. Class Participation: You will be given many days to read or work on assignments in class. On those days, your work ethic will be evaluated. These days will range anywhere from five to twenty points. Any cases of academic dishonesty will result in a zero for both parties. Class Rules I abide by the Avon tardy policy (2nd tardy/3rd detention etc) Be on time. Tardies are unacceptable and are a distraction to other students and your teacher. You must be in your seat when the bell rings or you are tardy. Bring all necessary materials to class everyday (this includes your book) If you get an item out, you must put it back. This includes any classroom books, dictionaries, or other English-related items. No book bags or purses are permitted on desktops. Only the tools of English are allowed. Be courteous to all classmates, teachers, administrators and visitors. If your teachers or peers are talking, all other conversation should stop immediately. If you need to use the restroom or get a drink, just ask properly. Make sure you ALWAYS use your passes in your agenda. Should you abuse this privilege, it will be taken away. Act like an adult and you will be treated like an adult. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE ON A RESTROOM BREAK IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THEIR LANYARD AND ID ON (in compliance with Avon rules) No lining up at the door early to wait on the bell to ring. Materials: SPRINGBOARD WORKBOOK For this class you will need either a BINDER WITH DIVIDERS or a 3 SUBJECT NOTEBOOK WITH FOLDERS. This will only help you keep organized. I will be checking that you have one of these two items on Monday August 4th.