Policies and Procedures

            1.  Materials  - Please be prepared for class each day.  

                   The following materials are recommended for your personal use:

-          pocket folder for daily papers and homework

-          notebook paper

-          writing utensils – pen (blue or black), pencils, highlighter
   correcting pen (red, purple, green ...)
    three-ring binder (1") to be kept in the classroom

Donations:
    Tissues

           Hand sanitizer
     Antibacterial wipes
     Paper towels

           Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Refills - Vanilla Breeze
     Scrapbooking supplies

2.  Grading Policies

      All written work, activities, and tests will be assigned a point value.  The number of points for each assignment and test is determined by the length and/or difficulty of the work.  At the end of each grading period, the total of the possible points will be converted to the following percentage scale:

                        90   -  100%     =  A

                        80   -     89%    =  B

                        70   -     79%    =  C

                        60   -     69%    =  D

             -     59%     =  F

                 Grades are available online on the Stapley web page.  Click on the link “Online Grades.”  To view available grades: type last name, password (zero before class period number, and four-digit ID#).  Click “View Report.”

                   Extra credit is generally not given unless it is given to the entire class.

3.  Homework Policy

                      In order to adequately master the course material, expect a minimum of thirty minutes of homework two to three nights per week.   The homework generally falls into the following categories:

-       Reinforcement as a follow-up to what has been accomplished 

         in class

-       Preparation for tests and specific assignments involving

         reading, researching, writing, and studying

-       Writing  rough drafts, final drafts, or word processing to 

        complete or apply processes started in class.  Some

        components of the writing process become homework to

        allow students to be able to complete assignments by due

        dates.

4.  Late Work Policy

            Each student will be given four late work passes per quarter in the event he/she is not able to complete an assignment by the due date.  Each pass assigns a grade percentage for the work.  The first two passes are worth 70%, the third 60%, and the fourth pass is worth 50%.  The late work pass must be attached to the late assignment and submitted by the expiration date for credit.  If at the end of the quarter the student has turned in all assignments on time and no passes were used, he/she can redeem the passes for ten extra credit points.  The teacher has discretion on which assignments are eligible for late work passes.

5.  Classroom Rules

-           Respect yourself and others

-           Be on time and have all necessary materials

-           Listen and follow directions

-           No food, drink, or gum allowed in the classroom

-           Always do your personal best

-           When in doubt – ask

6.  Discipline Policy

-           First Offense          Reminder of the rule – Possible detention

-           Second Offense    Parent notification – Possible detention

-           Third Offense         Parent notification/conference – 30 minute

                                          detention

-           Fourth Offense      Administrative Referral

-           Immediate administrative referral for any behavior that  

            interferes with the learning of another student