COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will gain knowledge of psychological, physiological, and sociological needs of individuals by enhancing the environments in which they live and work. Students will use knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments, construction, and furnishings to make wise consumer decisions, increase productivity, promote sustainability, and compete in industry.

Class Fee: $22 (MUST be paid online by using School Cash)

SUPPLIES NEEDED

  1. Paper
  2. Pen/Pencil
  3. Tablet and charger
  4. Poster boards (1)
  5. Colored pencils
  6. Binder (1 ½”)

You are to have these items in class for a daily grade on: September 5, 2017

CLASS RULES

  1. Arrive on time.
  2. Bring your tablet, charger, and supplies daily.
  3. Stay seated during instruction.
  4. Be kind to everyone.
  5. Respect space of others.

EXPECTATIONS

  1. Students will not be able to leave class within the first 10 minutes as well as the last 10 minutes of class.
  2. Food/Drinks are NOT allowed in the classroom, apart from water.
  3. Do not horseplay with furniture containing wheels (desks and chairs).
  4. Do not pack up until you are instructed to do so by the teacher. You may not stand by the door to wait for the bell to ring.
  5. Students should throw away all trash before they leave the room.

GRADING POLICY

  1. Major Grades: Makes up 60% of the total nine weeks grade.

Examples include: Tests, Projects

  1. Daily Grades: Makes up 40% of the total nine weeks grade.

Examples include: daily assignments, quizzes, journal grades, discussions, project checkpoints

***Test Days are Mondays and Thursdays.

MAKE-UP WORK

  1. Students will be expected to make up all assignments, tests, etc. missed due to excused or unexcused absences. Students are allowed the same number of days to complete the work as they are absent. Make-up work is not to be done during class.
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up work. Make sure to check the make-up work folder for your class period as soon as you come into class.
  3. Check the Schoology class calendar for important dates and missed material.
  4. Make-up work not completed in the scheduled time will result in the student receiving a “0” on that assignment.

LATE WORK PROCEDURE

Every day that work is late, 10 points will be deducted. After 5 days, a “0” will be given.

TEXTBOOK

______used in the classroom only. Online version will also be available for makeup work at

USERNAME: ______PASSWORD:______

TUTORING AND GRADE REPAIR

Mrs. McKeever will be available for tutoring by appointment in room 1911. Students will be encouraged to participate in tutoring prior to retesting. Students have the opportunity to retake a test within one week of original test administration if their grade is a 69 or below. Maximum grade on a re-take exam is 70.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

I am very excited to have your child in my class! Please read over the classroom rules and required supplies, sign this form, and have your student returnonly this page to me.

Kindest Regards,

Melissa McKeever

Please turn in this page with needed supplies and pay class fee online at School Cash by September 5, 2017.

Student Name: ______Period: ______

Parent Name (Printed):______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Preferred E-mail: ______

Parent Cell #: ______