Policies and Procedures
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Policies, Procedures, and Expectations
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings. Any student tardy to class without a note will be issued a demerit.
2. Come to class prepared with all materials necessary for the class. Always have a book to read during any down time (e.g. after finishing a test or assignment before others finish).
3. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed without Mrs. Williams’ express and specific permission. This includes checking your phone for the time.
4. Take care of personal necessities between classes. Bathroom visits during class time are seriously discouraged, and usually prohibited.
5. Abide by the honor code. Students will sign the honor pledge on all written work.
Procedures
When you come to class, read the board for any instructions, or Do Now Activities.
Make sure you have your Reading Journal (spiral notebook) with you at all times.
After an absence, CHECK THE WEBSITE (You’re going to get tired of hearing me say that). Any tests or quizzes needing to be made up following an absence will be taken care of during your study hall period.
Use a Late Work Slip when submitting any late work. Make sure you understand the late work policy – and where to find the Late Work Slips.
Always include a complete heading on all your assignments (name, date, period, assignment). Five points will be deducted from an assignment missing a complete heading.
Expectations
Listen to and follow all directions.
Treat your classmates the way you wish to be treated by them. I expect you to be friendly and respectful to everyone in the class, making English class a pleasant place for all of us.
Do your own work. Even when working in a group, you are expected to participate and contribute to the group. Understand the difference between collaboration vs. copying; Collaboration is allowed – copying is not.
Always give your best effort. Learning is not about getting everything right, or being perfect – it’s about trying to understand new ideas, and challenging yourself.
Think before you speak. Always. Ask yourself, “Is what I’m going to say true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary?”. If the answer to any of those questions is no, please refrain from saying it aloud.
Policies, Procedures, and Expectations
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings. Any student tardy to class without a note will be issued a demerit.
2. Come to class prepared with all materials necessary for the class. Always have a book to read during any down time (e.g. after finishing a test or assignment before others finish).
3. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed without Mrs. Williams’ express and specific permission. This includes checking your phone for the time.
4. Take care of personal necessities between classes. Bathroom visits during class time are seriously discouraged, and usually prohibited.
5. Abide by the honor code. Students will sign the honor pledge on all written work.
Procedures
When you come to class, read the board for any instructions, or Do Now Activities.
Make sure you have your Reading Journal (spiral notebook) with you at all times.
After an absence, CHECK THE WEBSITE (You’re going to get tired of hearing me say that). Any tests or quizzes needing to be made up following an absence will be taken care of during your study hall period.
Use a Late Work Slip when submitting any late work. Make sure you understand the late work policy – and where to find the Late Work Slips.
Always include a complete heading on all your assignments (name, date, period, assignment). Five points will be deducted from an assignment missing a complete heading.
Expectations
Listen to and follow all directions.
Treat your classmates the way you wish to be treated by them. I expect you to be friendly and respectful to everyone in the class, making English class a pleasant place for all of us.
Do your own work. Even when working in a group, you are expected to participate and contribute to the group. Understand the difference between collaboration vs. copying; Collaboration is allowed – copying is not.
Always give your best effort. Learning is not about getting everything right, or being perfect – it’s about trying to understand new ideas, and challenging yourself.
Think before you speak. Always. Ask yourself, “Is what I’m going to say true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary?”. If the answer to any of those questions is no, please refrain from saying it aloud.
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