Classroom+Policy

 **A. ** **Materials ** (to be brought to class every day)**: ** **lined paper **, **two ** **pens (blue or black ink only) **, **and ** **two ** **pencils ** (sharpened __before__ class); one inch three-ring binder, spiral notebook, highlighter, and a USB flash drive.
 * 1. ****Homework ****and ****Classwork **:

 **C**. **Spiral Bound Notebook** journal: required and will be used daily. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. ** **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Major tests ** will always be announced, but surprise quizzes are possible. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">E. ** **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">All work ** should be neat and have a **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">proper, legible heading **at the top right (first __and__ last names, date, English-period), usually with a **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">centered, descriptive title **. Points will be deducted for sloppy papers or incomplete headings.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> B. **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Binder **(three-ring) should consist of three-rings with dividers. The notebook should also contain an ample supply of paper; __use college rule, lined paper__. A zippered pocket containing extra pens and pencils is recommended.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> F. **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> You can expect **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">homework ** three or four times a week. All assignments are due when the bell __starts__ the period. After that, work is **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">late ** and will receive 90% credit.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> G. **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Copying someone else’s work and presenting it as your own is dishonest —whether your neighbor’s homework, a web page, or a book from the library. Besides, putting answers in your own words helps you learn. Students who copy work will receive a “zero” on the assignment, as will any person who knowingly supplies the original work.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Classroom participation 20% <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Homework 50% <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Quizzes 10% <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tests 20%
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2. Grading Policies: **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3. Excused Absences: **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> If you are absent __it is your responsibility__ to get any class notes from another student and missed assignments from me the day you return (extras will be in the pink sorter at the back of the room). In general, students with excused absences will be allowed one day for each day missed to make up assignments.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Unexcused Absences (e.g., “cuts”): ** **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make-up work, including tests, will receive 90% credit.

Class Rules Set #1
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Arrive on time.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Raise your hand before speaking.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Listen to others and participate in class discussions.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use the pencil sharpener during non-instructional time.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stay on task.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Do your assignments.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bring materials and have them ready.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Listen to directions.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cooperate with your group.
 * 10) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pick up after yourself.
 * 11) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Leave other people's materials alone.
 * 12) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Do not interrupt other students' learning.
 * 13) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
 * 14) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Keep your hands clean and take care of personal hygiene in the rest room during breaks.
 * 15) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">No vandalism. Don't write or carve on your desk or school property.
 * 16) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Treat computers with care.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Class Rules Set #2
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">One person at a time leaves the room with the hall pass.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Clean your work station appropriately.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Do not come to class late without a hall pass.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Be organized and prepared for class.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Class Rules Set #3
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Come to class prepared to learn. (Pencils sharpened, pen, paper, and notebooks)
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Respect all property. (School property, personal property, and other's property)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Respect all ideas given in class and do not criticize anybody's ideas or thoughts.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Do your very best!

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