Class Rules and Responsibilities

Class Rules and Responsibilities

Class Rules and Responsibilities

English 4Academic

Mr. P. Phelan

Class Rules:

  1. Be prompt and prepared:

Prompt – Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin the “Do Now” or activity displayed on the SmartBoard.

Prepared: have your notebook, textbook, pen, pencil, homework or any other

necessary supplies.

  1. Behave respectfully.

Be kind to and considerate of your fellow students and your teacher.

Raise your hand to speak!

Do not engage in distracting side conversations during full class activities.

Ask to use the bathroom at appropriate times.

  1. Cell Phone/Technology Policy: see attached

Materials: Patterns for College Writing

Novels (TBD)

1 Notebook to be left in class as Journal ("Do Now")

1 Notebook or 3 Ring Binder with paper for note-taking

A Folder or 3 Ring Binder to hold and organize handouts.

(Your open hearts and minds!)

Responsibilities:

As a student in this class you have certain responsibilities that are essential in order to succeed.

1. Participation

Participation is an absolute must! Participation means that you speak in class, take an active part in class activities, and do all of your assigned work to the best of your abilities. Participation means that you have shown your teacher that you care about your progress in this class and are willing to be a part of this class, sharing your knowledge, opinions, and being with all of us.

2. Homework

When homework is given it is essential that it be completed, and if there is a written component, that it beturned in on the due date. There may be times it will be collected and graded. Other times, it will be spot-checked.

Final Grade

Your grade in this class will be calculated using weighted assessments, which will count as 70% of your grade, Participation which will count for 25% of your grade., and the Cell Phone Policy (5%).

Participation (25%): Your daily points will be awarded based on your level of engagement and participation based on a 5-Point scale.

  1. Positive PointsStaying on task, asking questions, sharing opinions and comments, volunteering answers are all great ways to show your participation.
  2. Negative Points Engaging in side conversations, putting your head down, attempting to complete homework for another class, or any other distracting behaviors will be penalized in your participation grade.

Blog: There will also be a class Blog which will consist of general discussion as well as assigned posts. Students may gain participation points by posting or commenting on the blog.

Weighted Assessments (70%):

Sample point values are shown below:

  1. Tests: 100-200 points
  2. Reading Checks/Quizzes: 10-50 points
  3. In Class Essay: 50-75 points
  4. Outside Essay:100-200 points
  5. Projects: 25-100 points
  6. Group/Class Work: 5-50 points
  7. In-Class Journals 50-100 points (per quarter)
  8. Assigned Blog Post/Blog Comment25-50/10 points
  9. Annotations/CR Notes25-50 points
  10. OTHER....HW Assignments: 5-25 points

Note: Due to variations in the scope and time requirements among assignments, adjustments in point values may be made at the discretion of the teacher. Students will be notified of such changes.

Your final course grade is broken down as follows:

1st MP = 22.5%

2nd MP = 22.5%

3rd MP = 22.5%

4th MP = 22.5%

Final Exam=10%

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100%

Late Policy:

*Late homework will receive half credit if handed in by the meeting after the due date.

*All written assignments will be submitted digitally through Turn-It-In

*Majorassessments will be penalizedtenpercentage points for every day late (including A DAYS AND WEEKENDS), and after Five Days will receive azero (no credit).

*Turn-it-in assignments will receive an additional pass/fail quiz grade for submission by the due date.

*Reading Checks/Pop Quizzes: If a pop quiz is given on a day that you are absent, you will be required to take that quiz immediately upon return. If an additional pop quiz is being given on the day of your return, you will have the option of either taking that quiz as well or not taking that quiz at all.

* Lakeland’s policy states that students with excused absences are given a number of days equivalent to the number of absences to make up their work without penalty.

*It is the student’s responsibility to see me for the work you missed. I will not chase you down to make up work.

***In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the teacher of relevant extenuating circumstances.***

Extra Help: Upon request, either after school or during the school day, as schedules permit.

Faculty Page and Parent Portal are continually updated with information and files regarding homework. Use these resources!

I have read the grading policy for English 4Academic and have shared the information with my parents/guardians.

Print Student Name: ______

Student Signature: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______

This sheet counts as a homework grade and must be signed and returned by Thursday, Sept. 8th

Electronics and Technology Policy

Mr. Phelan

2015-2016

Due to the overwhelming prevalence of students being distracted from learning by their various forms of technology, my classroom policy for electronics is tied directly to the Class Participation grade. In addition to a regular participation grade, students will also receive a daily participation grade for placing technology out of their reach for the duration of each class. Since electronics have NEVER been allowed in class, it is wise to see this policy as a gift that gives students extra points for doing something they should already be doing.

The policy will begin next class and work as such:

  • Each student and his/her parent/guardian must sign the bottom portion of this sheet stating that he/she understands the policy. This counts as a participation grade.
  • Each student will receive a number which corresponds to a numbered pocket on the organizer.
  • Each student should place his/her phone and/or iPod in his/her numbered pocket at the beginning of class.
  • Electronics must remain in the pocket for the duration of the class to receive points.
  • Any student caught using electronics during class will receive an after school detention, for the next school day afternoon (excluding Monday). Detention will take place from 2:40 to 3:10 pm.
  • Failure to comply with the requirements will result in further disciplinary action.

Daily participation points will work as such:

5 points for filled pocket.

0 points for unfilled pocket.*

0 points PLUS detention for any student who neglects to stow his/her technology and is caught using it/them in class.

0 points PLUS detentionfor any student who puts one type of technology in pocket and is caught using another type during class.

*Any student claiming to have “no technology…no phone, no MP3 player, etc.” must provide a note from his/her parents stating such. Students with said notes will receive 5 points per day, as other students do. However, if such a student is caught with electronics, the resulting punishment will be a formal write up, not a teacher detention.

I understand the Policy for Electronics & Technology policy that has been laid out above. My signature below indicates that I am aware of the expectations of and repercussions regarding the rules.

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Print Student Name Sign Student Name Date

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