Policies+and+Guidelines

=Classroom Policies and Guidelines - English and Reading= __Homework Policy__

1. Homework must be turned in on time. 2. Late homework may be turned in for a grade. If the late assignment is complete you will receive a 65%. 3. If an assignment is late due to absence, you will receive a 75%. 4. Early homework = 5 points of extra credit. 5. Incomplete homework is not accepted. It will not be correct. It will be returned to you. You can complete your incomplete your incomplete homework and turn in for late assignment (65%). 6. You may change your assignment and test mistakes one time. Assignments that are late (65% grade) may not be changed. 7. Put completed homework in the box. 8. Pick up correct homework from the files.

__Tardy Policy__ 1. IN AND OUT IS __NOT__ OK! 2. Late = DH

__Test Policy__ Talking is not allowed during a test. Talking is not allowed until everyone has completed and turned in the test. Talking during test will result in a 0. No reminders or warnings.

__Attendance Policy__

1. You must have an absence slip to enter class after an absence. 2. You must have a late slip to enter class after the bell rings. If you are late, go to the office first. DO NOT COME TO CLASS, DROP OFF BOOKS AND THEN GO TO THE OFFICE. 3. Place all absence and late slips near the computer. I will sign them and return them to you. 4. It is your responsibility to ask your teacher for any homework that you missed. You are not permitted to interrupt class to get missed homework. You may only ask for missed homework before school, after school, or during a break. 5. Test and quizzes missed must be make up on your own time. 6. You and your teacher will agree on when tests and homework will be made up. You are allowed one day to make up assignments for each day you are absent. 7. If you do not make up the work you missed, you will receive a 0. 8. Any homework assignments must be completed on time regardless of absences. 9. If you will be absentdue to an appointment, trip or game, homework must be turned in before you leave or it will be counted as late. 10. You may have 6 absences in quarter. You may have a total of 11 absences in one semester. If you have more absences, you may lose credit.

__Classroom Rules__ 1. Be ready to work when the bell rings/flashes. 2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. 3. Bring all needed materials and homework to class. 4. Use respectful language. 5. Follow directions. 6. Use all class time productively. 7. Keep all food and drinks outside. Water bottles are encouraged!!

__Extra Credit__

English: 1. Turn in any assignments early (5 points) 2. Change mistakes on any assignment or test (varies) 3. Bring in blank application form or writing contest info (no duplicates) (10 points) 4. In class DWL answers (varies) 5. Catch my printed errors in English conventions (5 points) 6. Give me your parents email address (once per quarter) (5 points) 7. Email me mbrown@asdb.state.az.us (5 points)

Reading: 1. Bring in a recently dated public library receipt with your name on it (5 points) 2. Extra RIP signature sheet (10 completed signatures) (10 points) 3. correct responses during DMM class review (varies) 4. Find a DMM word in print (5 points) 5. Earn points beyond your AR Point Goal. (varies)

The teacher will: • Be fair and consistent in student evaluation and management. • Check email on a regular basis. • Communicate with parents and students. • Show respect for students’ ideas and efforts. • Provide a positive learning environment for students. • Be available during tutoring period and/or by appointment to assist students. • Work diligently toward a high level of student achievement.