Mr. V. Arteaga

Purpose: Homework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline and lifelong learning habits. Homework should provide students with the opportunity to apply information they have learned.

Time: Each student should have every homework assignment logged in their agenda book and signed by a parent or guardian. Student should also set a specific time in an uninterrupted study area that is quiet and well-lit to complete his/her homework.

Late Work: Students are expected to turn in homework at the start of each class period. Students who turn in late assignments will receive partial credit. Students who miss homework assignments due to an absence will receive an extra day to make up any missed assignments.
 

Grading: A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 50-59

Ms. Calovic

1.  Homework assignment is given when needed.

2.  Homework assignments are to be turned in on the due date (unless excused absence).

3.  Homework assignments are counted as test or studio (drawing) grades.

4.  Homework must be complete to the best of their ability (clean and neat).

Ms. J. Clark

Mrs. Clark’s Homework Policy

Agenda books must be signed by parent daily. Failure to have the agenda book signed will result in loss of “in seat with materials” points. The school-wide homework policy consequences also apply.

Homework must be written in the student’s agenda book at the end of each period.

Homework is due at the beginning of each class.

Incomplete or missing homework can be turned in the following

	The student will be responsible for copying down their homework assignment written on the board and turn it in the next day.
	The student will be responsible for reading and following directions given in homework assignment.
	The student will be responsible for asking for help before leaving class.
	The student will be responsible for completing all of the assignments or receive a No Homework Done stamp in their agenda book along with other consequences per school wide homework policy if homework is not done continually.
	The student will be responsible for making sure the homework assignment is in a secure place (bookbag, notebook, etc.)
	The student will do homework by any means necessary.  Get help from a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, tutor, or internet.
	Excuses for not completing homework or turning it in the very next day are not acceptable.
	The student is required to use only pencil, blue, and black ink.  No homework will be accepted in colored pens such as red, green, pink, etc.
	The student will be responsible for turning in homework with their name and date on it at the beginning of class, also homework must be neat and clean or it will not be accepted.
	The idea of homework is for the student to practice skills performed in class and problem solve.  Homework is essential and students should never leave home without it.

Mr. John Hess

2002-2003 School Year

Physical Education

Philosophy  

     Overall, I feel homework should compliment and/or reinforce classroom work.  Homework is necessary in order for students to develop study skills, time management skills, and encourage responsibility.  This work should not be overburdening, but should be required on a regular basis. 

Objectives

Student's Responsibility

Teacher's Responsibility

Miss Ellen Kaminski

Physical Education / Swimming

Philosophy

     Overall, I feel homework should compliment and/or reinforce classroom work.  Homework is necessary in order for students to develop study skills, time management skills, and encourage responsibility.  This work should not be overburdening, but should be required on a regular basis. 

Objectives

Student's Responsibility

Teacher's Responsibility

 Mr. C. Kirincic

  Social Studies                                                     email: ckirincic@ecps.org

                                                                                 Committed To Excellence

Dear Students and Parent/Guardian,

I look forward to the 2005-2006 school year and I hope all of you do as well. This is my first year as a teacher, and I couldn’t have picked a better place than Block Junior High School to begin my teaching career. Together we all can work together to keep our school a positive and safe environment for all our students and staff. As a new teacher I have high expectations for my students and myself as well. I have no doubts that this will be an excellent year for everyone.

This year we will cover United States History from the discovery of America, to the period of time just after the Civil War. I hope to include current events into our lessons in order to make history relevant to the present and the future. As a teacher I hope to build critical thinking skills in this particular discipline. Not only will these skills be useful in the classroom, but they also will be important in your everyday interaction.

PARENTS AND STUDENTS: please read and sign this entire packet of information and give to Mr. Kirincic by this date________________________ in order to receive points for this assignment.

THIS IS A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!!!

Thanks for your cooperation,

Mr. Kirincic

SUPPLIES:

Pens/Pencils

Each student is required to have a pen or pencil for classroom work. Pens can be any color EXCEPT FOR RED OR GREEN!!! If a colored pen is to be used it must be easy to see. Black or blue pens are preferred.

Notebook

The students will be taking many notes this year. This notebook will be used for notes only. The notebook can be college rule or wide rule.

NOTE: Homework assignments need to be on loose leaf paper. I will not accept any homework that has been ripped out of a spiral notebook. IT MAKES TOO MUCH OF A MESS!!!

Journal

This year we will be writing in journals on a daily basis. For this reason I ask that the students have a journal that they can turn in whenever asked. Journal entries will deal with topics discussed in class or they will pertain to current events that can be incorporated into the lesson for the day.

Textbooks

The students are responsible for their own textbooks. They will be required to bring it on a daily basis unless otherwise notified. At the end of the year the student is to turn in the textbook he/she was given. I also must be returned in the condition it was given.

NOTE: If a textbook is not turned in at the end of the year in the condition it was given, a fee for the textbook will be charged to the responsible party.

Agenda Book

The school agenda book is generally issued within the first few days of school. Every student will be expected to carry this book at all times. If this book becomes lost at any time during the school year, the student will be asked to purchase another one. Mr. Kirincic will check these books periodically to ensure that the student is filling it out completely and to ensure that the student does not loose this book.

CLASSROOM POLICIES:

Homework

Homework must be turned in on the date specified by the teacher, AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. No late work will be accepted. If a student fails to complete the assignment a zero will be given and a charger pass will be signed.

Grades

Grades can be checked online through EdEase.  Please fill in your email address below for Mr.Kirincic to add you in to the system.  Progress reports will be issued by Mr. Kirincic at the halfway point of the semester. These will be signed by the parent and returned to school. 

Tardiness

A student that is not in their seat when the bell rings will have a charger pass signed. 

Absentees

If a student misses class, it is the students’ responsibility to find out what they have missed via the teacher.  I will allow students one day grace period from the day of their return to turn in all missed assignments.

Raising your hand

If a student wishes to speak in class, they are required to raise their hand and wait to be called upon.  Students who speak out in class without permission cause a classroom disruption and take the risk of being punished.  Please wait your turn and respect your fellow classmates.

Assigned Seating

All students are required to stay in their seats at all times unless otherwise specified by Mr. Kirincic.

Students are required to remain in their seats until Mr. Kirincic has dismissed the class.  Failure to comply will result in the entire class staying in their seats until everyone complies.  

CHARGER PASSES

Each student starts the year with one blue charger pass which has five signature lines.  A student will have their charger pass signed if he/she: 

-violates the dress code

-does not have homework

-is tardy to class

-disrupts class

PLEASE NOTE:

*When five teacher signatures have been signed the blue charger pass will be sent to the office and an after school detention will be issued.

*A second charger’s pass (yellow) will be issued

A second charger’s pass containing five Block staff signatures will result in TWO After-school Detentions.

*A third Charger’s pass (pink/red) will then be issued

If the red/pink charger pass is signed with five block faculty member signatures the result will be either three after-school detentions/Saturday School/Suspension.  This will be determined by the school administration.

A lost charger pass is treated the same as a Charger’s Pass containing five Block faculty staff member signatures.  Therefore, if you have lost your first BLUE Pass sheet, you will be issued a detention and receive a YELLOW charger pass.  If you lose your YELLOW Charger Pass you will be issued two after school detentions and a PINK/RED Chargers pass will be issued.  

Date ___________________

Parent Signature _________________________________________________

Students’ Printed Name_________________________________

Student Signature_________________________________________________

Home Phone_______________________

Work Phone______________________

Email Address_______________________________________________

Mrs. C. Mahone

HOMEWORK POLICY

On the grading scale: Classwork/Homework = (15% of your grade)

Homework can be expected three times a week followed by the teacher's assessment.

Homework is due on the date specified when it is assigned (usually the next day).

All homework assigned will be posted on the board each day. It is the student's responsibility to record the assignment in his or her planner.

UNLESS THERE WAS AN EXCUSED ABSENCE, LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED.

Late work is only accepted for certain large projects or essays, and there will be a ten point per late day deduction in the grade for this work.

Ms. Mamala

The students are responsible for continued reading.

The students are responsible for Dolch sight words.

The students are responsible for basic addition and subtraction facts.

The students are responsible to practice telling time.

The parent and student are to continue working on life and survival skills from community based school trips.

Mrs. Morrow
 MUSIC DEPARTMENT
HOMEWORK POLICY

1. Band and Orchestra homework is taking home their instrument to practice at the teacher’s discretion.
2. Instruments are DUE THE NEXT SCHOOL DAY AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE BAND ROOM. Instruments not returned the next day warrants a violation of the homework assignment causing all privileges of the use of the instrument taken away and an (f) for the homework assignment.
3. All homework is due the next music class day for General Music and Choir students.
4. Late homework will not be accepted.
5. Homework will be graded as a test grade.
6. All homework and tests are to be kept in a three ring binder written in pencil. Work done in ink will not be accepted.

 

Mrs. R. Morton

Welcome to Mrs. Morton’s

7^th grade Math Class

I look forward to an exciting and fun school year. Homework will be assigned to compliment and to reinforce material that is being discussed in class.  Students should write homework assignments in their agendas to ensure that they complete the proper assignment and turn it in on time.  Parents should check their child’s agenda daily to make certain that their child is completing their assignments.  All homework is to be turned in on the assigned due date for the opportunity to earn full credit.  Any homework turned in after the due date will NOT be accepted. Any homework not completed will be stamped in the agenda book with the parent’s signature required.  All Block Jr. High Homework Policies/Homework Stamp Policies will be followed.

Students who have excused absence will be allowed two days to make up the work.  It is the responsibility of the student to request such work.  No make up work will be allowed for unexcused absences. 

v     Homework will be given at least four times a week.

v     Student's name, subject, date, class period, and title must be on the assignment.

v     Homework is to be completed and ready to be turned at the beginning of the class

v     Homework should be neat, legible and done in pencil

v     Parents will be notified after the fourth missing assignment

v     Homework assignment will consist of worksheets, workbook assignments, math book pages and math projects.

Grades:  Homework & Class work       40% ,  Quizzes    30%  , Tests,

E2 Projects  30%                

A = 100-90%       B = 89-80%            C = 79-70%          D = 69-60%     

F = 59-0%

Grades:  All work is given a point value.  Grades can be determined by dividing total number of points earned by total number of points possible.  The result is a percentage that can be given a letter grade using the following scale. 

Please feel free to contact me at 391-4084 or rmorton@ecps.org if you should have any concerns or questions.  Working together we can succeed. 

******************************DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN*************************

Date:_____________         Period: __________

I understand and accept the Homework Policy (student name)__________.  

Parent/ Guardian Name Printed: ____________________ 

Relationship to Student:______________

Parent sign: ________________________     

Student sign: ________________________

Parent/Guardian  best way to reach you:   Phone     Cell         Email        Other

 ______________________  ________________________    Phone                                                   Cell                                         

Ms. Poindexter

 8th grade Math Class


Welcome. I am excited about this school year and I hope that you are too. Throughout this course we will use relevant, real-life applications to relate Mathematics to everyday experiences. In order to have a successful and productive year in Mathematics, please adhere to the following:

Respect yourself, other people and all property.
Come to class regularly, on time, and prepared to learn.
Bring your textbook, workbook, notebook, pencil, and agenda books to class daily.
Ask questions when you are unsure.
No food, candy, or gum in the classroom.

Homework will be given to reinforce material discussed in class. All homework assignments should be written in the agenda book and must be turned in on time. No late assignments will be accepted. Parents please make sure to check your child's agenda book to ensure they are completing their homework assignments. It is the students' responsibility to request any work that is missed due to an excused absence.

Homework will be given at least four (4) times a week.
Students name, subject, class period, assignment title and date must bo on every assignment.
Homework should be neat, legible and done in pencil. NO INK PENS>
Homework must be turned in at the beginning of the class period.

Grades: Homework & Classwork 30%
Quizzes 30%
Tests & E2 Projects 40%

Please feel free to contact me at 219-391-4084 if you have any questions or concerns.
-----------------------------------DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN-----------------------
 

I understand and accept the classroom rules and homework policy.


Student's Name: _____________________________ Date: __________________

Parent/Guardian Name (Printed) ______________________________________________________

Relationship to Student: ____________________________________________________________

Home Phone # ___________________________ Work Phone #_______________

Parent Signature ________________________________________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________


 

Miss Pruitt

Project Lead The Way

Room B-121

spruitt@ecps.org

Attendance Policy

1 Tardy= Warning

2 Tardy= Call to Parent

3 Tardy= After school Detention

4 Tardy= In- School or overnight suspension

5 Tardy= 1 unexcused absence and suspension

6 Tardy= 1 day suspension

7 Tardy= 3 day suspension

8 Tardy= 5 day suspension and “F” for the course

 **** For every ONE minute the student is late to class he/ she will remain standing for FIVE minutes.

 **** Students who are not in their assigned seats when the bell rings is considered tardy.

 Textbooks

~ There are no textbooks for this class; however you do need a notebook and folder for this class. It is the student’s responsibility that he/she brings the materials to class everyday.

 Homework Policy

~ All assignments are due on the designated due dates. Each day an assignment is late 5 % is removed from the total score. Please turn in assignments on time!!!

~ Homework is considered late if not turned in at the BEGINNING of the class period.

~ Students are responsible for making arrangements in the event of an absence to make up any missing work.

~ Students that return to school with an “excused” absence will be allowed to make up missing work.

~ After returning to school from a absent a student has two days to make- up missed work, if a student does not make up missing assignments within the two day time period then the assignment will be entered into the grade book as a “0”.

 Test & Quizzes

~ If a student is absent on the day of a test or quiz, he/she will be allowed to make- up the test or quiz within two school days, after the second day with the test/quiz will become a “0”.

~ On test days, students will be giving the entire session to complete the test.

~ There will be scheduled quizzes as well as “pop” quizzes. Scheduled quizzes can be made up, however “pop” quizzes cannot be made up. “Pop” quizzes will not count against any student absent.

 Hall Passes

~ There will be NO hall passes issued unless there is a medical emergency or medical note on file in the nurse’s office.

~ During the passing period, it is the student’s responsibility to take care of any personal matters at that time, such as bathroom, water fountain, locker, etc.

**** If any student chooses to use a pass in their agenda book for any reason, he/she will have to make up that time “lost” at the end of the day, if the student does not make up their “lost” time it will result in after school detention. Ex. 5 minutes at water fountain= 5 minutes after school.

 Point System

 ~Grades will be determined on a point system. All assignments, test, quizzes, and projects will be graded using points.

~ There will be numerous opportunities for extra credit throughout the grading period however; there will be no extra credit during the week of the ending grading period.

Progress Reports

~ Progress reports will be issued every 3 weeks of each grading period unless a parent/guardian desire weekly reports. All progress reports must be signed and dated by a parent/ guardian and returned the next school day.

“Free” Minutes

~ Anything done in this class is not giving it is earned. I do not have “free” days but can earn “free” minutes. The class as an entity can earn “free” minutes to use at their discretion.

“Free” minutes can be earned by:

            ~ Entire class in uniformity of color with no ID violations= 3 mins earned

            ~ The class average on any test or quiz is 80% or better= 5 mins

            ~ Entire class has no tardies for the week= 5 mins

** The class as a whole must decide how much and when the accumulated “free” minutes will be used but the teacher must be notified at least 3 days in advance.

 Additional Assistance

~ If any student desires additional help outside of regularly scheduled hours, please notify the teacher so the appropriate help can be arranged.

**** There is ZERO tolerance for disrespect in the classroom. Students who violate this rule will be sent to the office with a referral and will not be allowed to return to class until a meeting has taken place with a parent/guardian.

Parents if there are any question or concerns please feel free to contact me at Block Jr. High @ 391-4084. Thank you for your support.

Let’s Have A Great School Year!!!!

Please read rules and policy handout with child and sign the form below and return to teacher to acknowledge your receipt of the class rules and policies.

__________________________________                         _________________

Student Signature                                                                                  Date

__________________________________                          __________________

Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                     Date

Mrs. Y. Raketic

ART-7

*acquire and develop skills needed for the art project

*use of art language, concepts, and principles

*communicate thoughts and ideas through visual art

Mr. L. Ruich

Homework Policy for Restricted Class A116

General purpose of homework is as follows:
To give students a chance to review and practice what they have learned.
To prepare students for the next day’s lesson plan.
To provide opportunities to identify and learn to use resources, such as the library, the Internet, reference books, and other community resources.
To allow in-depth exploration of topics than is possible during class time.
To help students develop time management, study, and organizational skills.

Each student has been given an Agenda Book to log assignments so that completed work will be turn in on assigned due dates. It is imperative that a parent or guardian review the student’s daily agenda, and provide a signature.
Homework should be neat, legible, and ready to be turned in at the beginning of each class period. A two day grace period will be given for excused absences. If work is handed in a day late, it will be accepted, yet the student will only receive half-credit. So turn in work regardless! Otherwise a grade of zero will be recorded.

Grading Policy
A = 100 – 91% B = 90 – 81% C = 80 – 68% D = 67 – 57% F = 56 – 0%

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me @ 391.4084 or via email @ lruich@ecps.org.


NOTE: Parent/Guardian sign page two and have student return the following day.

Fill out as much information as possible, sign and have your Son/Daughter return this page to the teacher.

Student Name: _______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________

Relationship to the Student:______________________________________________

Home Phone Number: _________________________________________________

Work Phone Number: __________________________________________________

Cell Phone Number: ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________
 

Ms. Shapiro

What AVID is…

Student Responsibilities
 

AVID Teacher Responsibilities

AVID Parent Responsibilities

Mr. Stankovich's

            7^th Grade Science Homework and Classroom Policies of Mr. Stankovich’s

                                                General Science Classes

Our goal at Block is to help you to improve your academic skills so that you will

learn to think like scientists.

Classroom rules:

1)      Be in your seat when the bell rings!

2)      Raise your hand to speak. Otherwise, work quietly on your assignments.

3)      Talking is permitted during the lab periods.

4)      By the end of the first week of classes be prepared with your:  pen, pencil, spiral notebook, and a double pocket folder with paper. Bring  these items with you each day to class. Keep your science book at home   for homework and reading assignments. I will supply you with a science book to use each day in class.

5)      If you are absent, bring a note from home signed by your parent or guardian. If you are absent one day, you have an extra day or two days to turn in your work.

6)      Homework must be done in order to receive the laboratory   experience. You may turn in your homework one day late,   but a two letter grade penalty occurs. Students may make up  homework and labs due to excused absences before school at 8 AM.

  Please see me for a morning pass.

 Homework is given twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.   Turn in your homework at the start of class. Homwork is given usually on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Late homework is accepted with a two letter grade penalty.

7) No gum or candy is permitted in class.

Extra credit reports are given weekly and are due on Fridays over current topics in science.

The grading scale is as follows:

 A = 100-90%       B = 89-80%            C = 79-70%          D = 69-60%      F = 59-0%

 My grading formula is:Lab Reports, Homework, and Science Notebook  = 40%

                                      Tests and Quizzes                                                   = 40%

                                     Effort/Class Participation                                      = 20%

If you need help, be sure to ask. Make an appointment before the start of the school

Honors 7^th Grade Science Homework and Classroom Policies of Mr. Stankovich

Honors students will perform scientific research studies, participate in the Science Fair, and

learn how to use digital and analog instruments to measure biological, chemical and physical

substances.

Course Requirements:

1)       Honors students must maintain at least a “C” average in honors with no “D” or “F” grades in any six weeks grading period.

2)       Honors students must not have “U” grades in conduct.

3)       If a student is performing at a “D” or “F” level or has a “U” in conduct, I will inform the student’s parents or guardians by phone or unsatisfactory letter. The student must improve their performance before the end of the six weeks grading period. If the student doesn’t improve, the student will be removed from the honors program and placed in a general studies class.

4)       Since this is an honors program, science students are expected to perform at a higher level compared to a general studies curriculum. In each six weeks grading period, my honors students will write a research report or perform a presentation using topics from our Indiana science standards. In March, each honors student is required to have a science fair report, showboard, and experiment, this is part of our school’s annual science fair.

Classroom rules:

1)       Be in your seat when the bell rings!

2)       Raise your hand to speak. Otherwise listen and work quietly and carefully.

3)       Talking is permitted during the lab periods.

4)       By the end of the first week of classes be prepared with your: pen, pencil, book, spiral notebook, science book, and a double pocket folder with paper. Bring these items with you each day to class.

5)       If you are absent, bring a note from home signed by your parent or guardian. If you are absent one day, you have an  extra day or two days to turn in your work.

6)       Homework must be done in order to receive the laboratory experience. You may turn in your homework one day late, but a two letter grade penalty occurs. Students may make up homework and labs due to excused absences before school at 8 AM.

  Please see me for a morning pass. Homework is given twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Turn in your homework at the start of class. Homwork is given usually on Tuesday nights and Thursday night. Late homework is accepted with a two letter grade penalty.

7) No gum or candy is permitted in class.  Extra credit reports are given weekly and are due on Fridays over current topics in science.

The grading scale is as follows:

A = 100-90%       B = 89-80%              C = 79-70%          D = 69-60%      F = 59-0%

My grading formula is  :Lab Reports, Homework and Science Spiral Notebook  = 40%

                                         Tests and Quizzes      40%

                                         Effort/Class Participation       = 20%

If you need help, be sure to ask. Make an appointment before the start of the school day. If there are any questions, please call the school at 391-4084 from 8-4 PM. I want to help you succeed in science. My e-mail address is jstankovich@ecps.org

Ms. Stazak's

Homework policy

The reasons I assign homework are:

to reinforce the skills and material students have learned during class.
to prepare students for upcoming lessons, topics and discussions.

The types of homework I give include assignments that:

provide review and practice of specific skills or material already covered in class (for example, textbook problems and questions).

prepare students for an upcoming lesson, topic or discussion (for example, finding newspaper articles about a specific current event).

I assign homework:

not very often.

The average homework assignment should require:

30 minutes to complete.

All homework assignments must be:

completed by students on their own to the best of their ability.
neat, clean and legible.

I will positively reinforce good homework habits by:

praising students.

When students do not complete their homework assignments I will:

lower students’ grades.

When determining report card grades, homework will:

be graded as a class assignment.

I expect parents to support my homework policy by:

making homework a top priority in their home.
Making sure that their children do homework in a quiet environment.
Giving their children encouragement and positive rewards when homework complete
Contacting me if their children are having problems with homework.
 

Ms. L. Stevenson

The purpose of assigning homework is to reinforce, enrich, and expand upon classroom learning. In addition, homework is designed to help students independently apply what they have learned. Homework assignments will be assigned Monday through Thursday. Homework will not be assigned during weekends, holidays, or vacations unless necessary. Homework must be turned in on the day it is due at the beginning of every class period. Homework will include any unfinished classroom work and any additional work assigned at the discretion of the teacher.

It is the individual responsibility of each student to complete the assigned homework assignments by the due date. Parents should establish and maintain a schedule and environment that allows time for studying and completing homework assignments. Homework assignments must be written in the student’s agenda book. The agenda book must be signed by the parent or guardian daily. Failure to due so will result in loss of “ready points.”

Grades will be used to measure the progress toward the expected results. My grading scale is as follows:

100 – 90 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
59 and Below = F

Homework will count for 50% of the final grade.

Remember We're a class who Enjoys working and Learning together. We Care for
One another and Make sure Everyone feels important. Let’s work together to make this the best year ever!
 

Mrs. D. Thompson

The Reading Room Grade 7 Homework Policy Ms. Thompson, Rm. A124

Homework is intended to provide students with additional practice using the reading skills and applying the reading strategies that are taught in the class.

Daily, students are given short reading assignments that are to be completed as homework. Comprehension Check Tests are given the next school day after each reading assignment. Twice a week, exercises that focus on developing reading skills and strategies are also assigned.

In addition to being issued and explained during class, homework assignments are written on the board in the classroom. Students are responsible for writing the homework assignment in their agenda books.

Unless otherwise specified, homework is due the next school day at the beginning of the class period. Late assignments are accepted, but with a loss of points. Homework that is late due to an excused absence will not result in a loss of points.

Grades: Homework, class work, reading folder – 30%
Quizzes – 30%
Tests – 40%


I may be contacted by phone @ 219.391.4084 or via email dthompson@ecps.org
 

Ms. A. Walker

August 2006

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I look forward to teaching and learning with all of my students and I am delighted that your child is in my English class this year. With your encouragement, your child will participate in and enjoy many rewarding experiences this academic year. In my classroom, we will pride ourselves on maintaining an atmosphere of respect and promoting positive learning experiences. I am a flexible teacher, but I do have high expectations for all of my students.

Since lifelong success depends in part on learning to make responsible choices, I have developed a classroom discipline plan that guides every student to make good decisions about his or her behavior. Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for his/her growth, and I know that together we will make a difference in this process. The discipline plan is outlined below.

Rules:
1. Follow directions.
2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3. No swearing, teasing, or name-calling.
4. Be in your seat BEFORE the bell begins to ring.

To encourage students to follow the rules, I will support appropriate behavior with verbal recognition, positive notes to you, and classroom rewards and privileges.

However, if a student chooses to break a rule, the following steps will be taken:

First time a student breaks a rule: Reminder
Second time: Complete a Behavior Journal sheet, to be signed by a parent/guardian
Third time: Stay one minute after class
Fourth time: Call parent/guardian
Fifth time: Student will be referred to the dean
Severe disruption: Immediate referral

Be assured that my goal is to work with you to ensure the success of your child this year. Please read and discuss this classroom plan with your child, keep the top portion for your reference, then sign and return the form below. Your child will receive points for returning the form. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this plan or any other matter. My planning period is from 2:15 to 3:05.
 

August 2006

Dear Parent/Guardian,

First, allow me to apologize for sending another letter home to you, and thank you so much for taking the time to read it. You have previously read my classroom discipline plan, but I would also like for you to have a good idea about how your child will earn his/her grades and what he/she will be evaluated on in my English class.

Class work
In-class work will cover a variety of topics related to English, but most of our work will be reading and writing. I will incorporate concepts as we read and write, such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, usage, etc. All work will be graded and is based on a points system. Assignments that are not turned in will earn a zero.

Homework
Homework is given several times a week (not every day) and will be due the day after it was assigned AT THE START OF CLASS. Those who fail to complete homework will receive a zero for that assignment. I will accept homework only one day late, and the student will automatically lose 20% of his/her grade. This means that if an assignment is worth 50 points, he/she will lose 10 points before the paper is even graded. A student who is absent can turn in his/her homework upon returning to school without penalty. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to find out what was missed.

Journal
Each student must have a 70-page notebook which will serve as his/her journal. This journal will stay in the classroom and students will receive credit for it at the end of each grading period. Journal prompts will be on the board when students enter the classroom and they should get started on them right away.

Folder/Portfolio
I will be allowing the students as much choice as possible in the classroom this year. Part of this choice will be in which pieces of writing the student submits for final evaluation at the end of the semester in January. Every piece of writing completed by the student will receive points, but students will be given the choice of which pieces they want to have fully evaluated based on the Indiana Rubric for writing. This portfolio is simply a two-pocket, three-prong folder (which will remain in the classroom) and when it is turned in for full evaluation of writing, it becomes a portfolio of the student’s best work. This folder is a major part of the student’s grade and if it is not turned in to me in January, failure is almost certain for the first semester.

Extra Credit
I will give all students the opportunity to earn extra credit points throughout the school year based on activities they might do outside of the usual class work and homework. Students should take advantage of extra credit opportunities when they can, even if they don’t think they need it. It is my policy to not give extra credit just because a student realizes that he/she is failing.

Progress Reports
I issue progress reports to every student halfway through each grading period. The progress report will show the grade earned up to that point, what grades were earned on individual assignments, and whether an assignment is missing (indicated with a zero). They should be signed by you and returned the next day, as your child will receive points for it. Please look for the first progress report on either September 10 or 11.


 

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