Classroom Expectations

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Student Behaviors – 5 P’s

• Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.

• Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates.

• Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.

• Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

• Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.

• Offer to help.

• Be responsible with property and belongings.

Responsibility to Know

• Introduction Seat Class Syllabus Black Binder Turn-in Bin My Area Folders or Crates (CEUT) No Standing at the door Pandora (permission) Participation Points Know due dates, and submit all coursework

on time All assignments are posted on the Edline

calendar.

Promote Lifelong Learning

You can develop lifelong learning traits: By showing curiosity about human nature and how the world works. By seeking and valuing diversity. By persisting in seeking out new solutions. By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive

change. By learning and applying technology tools to solve problems.

Policies

• No cellphone usage permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time.

• Dress code will be enforced.

• Headphones should not be unplugged or they should be returned to original state.

• Absences Ask team members or a classmate first for

assignments. Assignments are due per district policy except

for long-term assignments. Long-term assignments are due upon return if due date is past.

Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection

• Grades are posted on Edline.

Our Grading Scale

99-100 A+95-98 A93-94 A- 91-92 B+87-90 B85-86 B- 83-84 C+72-82 C70-71 C- 68-69 D+62-67 D60-61 D-

59-Below F Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and have tutoring time.

To Do List

• Seating Chart

• Log-in Default Printers Pandora Permission Slip Email One Drive Electronic Filing Naming Files (lastname, project) Create Folders for Class Digital Turn-in (Dropbox for Assignments) Quiz Star Edmodo

Syllabus

• Access Syllabus and read it in its entirety by clicking the above link.

• Send me an email confirming that you have read the syllabus and understand its content.

fprato@derryasd.k12.pa.us

Conclusion

Have a great academic year!