***Two
additional books will also be read throughout the year as part of an
independent reading project.
Supplementary Materials:
·
Three-
ring binder with pockets or folder for class notes, assignments, and handouts
·
Paper
and a pen or pencil
·
A
planner to keep track of homework assignments
·
Each day
bring the book, text, or handout we are working on.
Classroom Expectations:
Respect others:
Uplift; don’t put down, no name- calling or abusive language.
Be prepared: Do the
reading and bring paper and a pen or pencil.
Pay attention:
Listen when others are speaking.
Participate: Your voice
is valued; please, share in class discussions.
Be on time: The school
tardy policy will be strictly applied.
Classrooms must remain a food and drink free zone.
Attendance:
Attendance is crucial to your success
in this class. Because of the block
schedule at LOHS, every day missed is equivalent to two regular school days!!!
Absences: It is your responsibility to initiate
arrangements for and completion of make-up work.
·
Ideally, take the responsibility and e-mail
me at davisj@loswego.k12.or.us.
·
See me upon your return to school
(before/after class/school or during my prep) to get materials you missed AND
to arrange quiz/test make-ups (if a quiz or test is NOT made up within a week,
it will revert to a ZERO. This is
your responsibility!)
·
In general, you will receive one day to make
up assignments for each excused absence.
·
If you were present on a day a
test/quiz/paper was assigned, you are expected to comply with the original due
date.
·
Have a parent/guardian phone school or e-mail
me for assignments if you miss more than one day.
·
Talk to a classmate to help fill-in
information missed.
·
Pre-arranged
absences: see
me and pick up work before you leave.
Work due upon return.
·
Work may not be made up for unexcused
absences.
Late
Work Policy:
With the exception of major assignments, I
don’t accept late work for credit.
Students should still complete late work, which will be archived and
taken into consideration to boost borderline grades at the end of the semester.
Evaluations
and Assessments:
At the end of the quarter, points for
assignments and participation are totaled and divided by the number of points
possible. The resulting percentage
determines the letter grade for that quarter based on a 10% scale. Quarterly grades are not averaged together
for the semester grade; rather the semester grade is based on a running total
so that there is a continual opportunity for student improvement.