Suggested Class Materials:

It is the student’s responsibility to bring his/her materials every day.

Loose leaf, college ruled, lined paper for daily in-class assignments

1 folder for graded work or reference

Several pens with black or blue ink ONLY (erasable is acceptable)

#2 pencils only (mechanical pencils are fine)

Two high-lighters (preferably different colors)

1 pack 3 x 5 Index Cards

Assignments

Class work- All assigned class work will be due at the end of the class period

Homework- All assigned homework will be due on the due date before the start of class period.

Long term projects- Projects are due on the due date assigned. If the student or teacher is absent, the project is still due on the day assigned. The project can be turned in at the front office.

Grading System

Grades are determined by the student’s cumulative earned points during the semester. The earned points are weighted differently and distributed into different categories as shown below.

Grade Distribution: Semester grades are determined by the coursework (18 weeks weighted at 80%) and the final exam and/or final project (weighted 20%)

*** Course Work is 80% of semester grade**Comprehensive Final Exam is 20% of

Course Work categories and weights are as follows:semester grade

*Class Work: 40%Final Exam will consist of two parts

*Homework: 30%and weighted as follows:

*Bell work: 10%*50% Semester Test

*Test/Quizzes 20%*50% Semester Project

District Grading Scale:

A= 90%-100%

B= 80%-89%

C= 70%-79%

D= 60%-69%

F= 50%-59%

*Test and quizzes reflect class notes, reading comprehension from textbook, class discussions, vocabulary, class projects, etc.

*Plagiarism or cheating on any assignment will receive a 0% and disciplinary action will be taken

*Assignments that cannot be read will receive a 50%

Behavior Expectations:

  1. Students will bring specified materials to class every day.
  2. Students will respect the teacher, themselves, and other as well as the property and possessions of others.
  3. Students will remain focused on the learning process.
  4. No student will be allowed to disrupt the learning of any other student in the classroom.
  5. Students will follow all classroom, school, and district polices and rules at all times.

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Accountability / *Arrive and leave class at appropriate times
*Complete all assignments and classroom work
*Give your best daily effort
*Stay focused and on task
Integrity / *Tell the truth and make the right choices
*Take pride in yourself, your work and your school
*Demonstrate positive behaviors to help yourself and others.
*Report concerns and wrong dongs
Respect /
  • Be tolerant of differences and opinions
  • *Treat others in the same way you want to be treated and spoken to
  • Assist in maintaining clean work area
  • Follow classroom expectations.

Classroom Procedures/Structure

  • Upon entering the classroom the students will promptly begin “bell work”
  • Objectives for the day/week will be written on the board.
  • Instruction will take place in the form of collaborative activities, short lecture, note sessions for new materials, team-building and mini-lessons.
  • Independent or group activity with teacher facilitating and monitoring is included
  • This class involves “Bell to Bell” instruction! The students are to be in their seats when the tardy bell rings. They are dismissed from class when the dismissal bell rings and NOT before. No Lining up at the door before the bell rings.

Makeup Policy

**** Obtaining missing assignments/make-up work is the student’s responsibility****

*Coursework and assessments assigned prior to the absence(s) may still be due on the date assigned. *Procedure: Students must check with teachers upon return for work missed and possible adjustment of due dates during bell work period. Teachers may choose to schedule an appointment with the student to arrange due dates as needed.

*Excused Absences: After returning to school, student will be given one day for each day of absence to turn in missed assignments or upon an agreed time designated by the teacher.

* Unexcused Absences: Assignments will be accepted with a 50% deduction

*Late Work: will receive a penalty of 10% deduction for every day that it is late beyond the due date

*Make-Up Tests- Must be completed within one week of returning to school. These tests will be taken by appointment, before or after school and an alternative test may be given.

Long Term Project Policy

*Long term projects are assignments given at least 2 weeks in advance.

*Teachers should note that the assignment is a long term project in the Written instruction’s provided for the students.

*Long term projects are due on or before the date assigned, even if the student or teacher is absent on the due date.

Attendance Policy:

  • Students will follow the DVUSD attendance policy. Regular attendance is necessary for successful completion of the class.
  • Students are expected to attend class daily and be prepared. This includes having all required material, assignments ready to hand in, and being actively engaged in class discussions.
  • In accordance with the DVUSD attendance polices, any student who has more than 12 unexcused absences may be dropped from the class and receive no credit for the class.
  • While the district allows for reasonable margin of absence, students who are regularly absent or tardy will suffer the effects in their course grade. The Transition Skills curriculum for this course covers a wide variety of concepts, and will be difficult to keep up with the work load if a student is excessively absent.

PowerSchools Access:

Parents/guardians can access PowerSchools web-site to track a student’s progress. The PowerSchools site allows parents/guardians to access the student’s grades, attendance, and other information. The web-site address is located at : http:/ps.dvusd.org/public/

If you need your access information, please stop by the front desk during business hours. You will need a photo I.D.

Communication:

Please contact teachers for any student concerns. It is crucial that teachers, parents, and students maintain open lines of communication. Contact information is provided at the top of the first page.

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