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Terms 2/3/4 Class Contributions 20% Major Assessments 40% Minor Assessments 40%
Major Assessments: Tests, projects, major essays/papers. You can expects 3 - 4 major assessments each term. These will be announced
well in advance. Papers are to be typed, double-spaced, and in MLA format. Minor Assessments: Quizzes, in-class writing assignments,
short essays/papers. Class Contribution: Homework, preparedness, classwork, and participation. Your participation is integral to the
learning community of the classroom, and you will receive a grade based on your contribution.
1. Work Bell to Bell: there is so much to be done in a class period. For this Late work due to an excused absence will receive full
reason, I expect that you arrive on time, take your seat, and have materials credit ONLY if submitted within one week of your
out and ready to work by the time the bell rings. Please respect my time, as I absence. Be sure to hand in your work during class or
after school to receive credit. I will not accept work from
respect yours. an excused absence after a week’s time.
2. Charged Words: While it may be difficult to do at times, I ask that you
think about the words you use before you speak. We must keep in mind that It is your responsibility to find out what work you missed
while something may not offend us, it could be hurtful to others. This is while you were out. I will not chase you to turn in
assignments or make up assessments that you missed.
especially important to remember when looking at texts from different time
periods that may use derogatory or offensive words. • Refer to NHS Student Handbook regarding the policy
3. Take academic risks: Classrooms are a place of learning and sharing our on absences.
ideas. Failure is an opportunity to learn. Step outside of your comfort zone!
4. Plagiarism: I take issues of cheating and plagiarism very seriously. If a student is found cheating or using work belonging to
someone else, the student(s) will receive a zero for that assignment. Further disciplinary action will be taken depending on the
severity of the situation.
5. Cell Phone Use: I do not tolerate the unauthorized use of cell phones during class time. If you need to use your phone, for
whatever reason, ask me FIRST. As soon as you enter the classroom, your headphones should be out and your phones should be
put into the designated spot in the clear cell phone holder at the front of the classroom. Failure to do so will result in being sent to
the Deans.
6. Bathroom Use: Each student will receive THREE bathroom passes per term. You may only use the bathroom, get a drink of
water, go to your locker, or leave the classroom during instruction time if you have a bathroom pass to use. Be sure to hold on to
these and keep them in a safe place, because once they are issued to each student at the beginning of the term, I will not reissue a
new set if they are lost.
*For students who do not use ANY of their bathroom passes and still have all three at the end of the term, they may be
turned in for 2 extra points to your class average.
7. Behavioral Policy: NHS believes that all students have a right to learn to the best of their individual abilities, and our goal is to
create an environment where that is possible and attainable. Anything that interferes with another student’s ability to learn is NOT
acceptable and will not be tolerated. Therefore, respect the ideas of others, encourage your peers, listen and be engaged with the
speaker, and be prepared for class with a positive attitude each day.
To acknowledge that you and your parent/guardian have received, read, & understand the expectations and information
regarding this course, please sign and date below. This will serve as a contract/reference document during the year.