….My expectations…. My expectations….

ALL students Will succeed in ALL areas!

YOU will be an ACTIVE participant in your own learning process!

Always treat others as you would like to be treated—WITH RESPECT!

ALLWestern rules will be abided by; otherwise, chaos rules and nothing gets accomplished.

Every action has a greater or equal reaction (Physics)!

Translation—Everything you do has an affect on your or someone around you.

Remember—Think 1st before you act!

Your brain functions in a logical and efficient manner, just as you will in this classroom. Desks will be neat. Chairs pushed under when not in your seat. Notebooks will be neat and organized for a grade.

This course is a representation of the Business World. Therefore, it will be conducted in a business-like professional manner.

Mrs. Ward dismisses the class not the bell. You will be given enough time to arrange and organize your materials before the bell rings.

Disclosure Statement: As in any business, there is a final decision-maker. In this course, Mrs. Ward has the final decision on determining whether or not a behavior is appropriate.

….Grading Scale….Grading Scale….Grading Scale….

Grading Scale: / Scale
Daily Work (Classwork and Homework) / 50%
Quizzes (brief… given during unit) / 15%
Tests (WHOLE Unit) / 35%

Notebookswill be maintained in a neat and organized manner for a “test” grade. Notebooks will be collected four times during the semester and at the final exam. Collection/Grading dates will be announced giving the students at least one weeks notice. Notebooks are to be at least 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder to be used solely for this course. We will organize the notebooks in class prior to the collection day. Notebooks are needed for several reasons: (1) it helps students who do not test well to have one test grade that is an ‘A’; (2) it teaches organization skills; and (3) this course is an EOC course. EOC means that what we do ALLSemester will be on the final exam for 25% of the whole grade. The State of NC will make and score the final exam not the teacher.

Homework will be given to reinforce classroom discussion or to preview new material. Homework will always be graded. So I expect everyone to TRY!

Reflection (looking back) is the only way to assess true understanding. Therefore, ALL tests will be corrected using notes and resubmitted!

Test days will TRY to be Tuesdays and/or Thursdays! Pop quizzes, Interim tests and Units tests Count! I will try to schedule tests on these days to limit the number of students taking 3 tests in one day.

AfterSchool Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15until 4:30!