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Classroom Rules & Procedures

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Pinto

 CLASSROOM RULES :

1.       Be on Time

2.       Be Prepared

3.       Be Respectful

4.       Put Forth Your Best Effort at all Times

5.       Follow all Lab Safety Procedures

PROCEDURES FOR CLASS:

·         Students will be in assigned seats, ready to begin at the sound of the second bell. Students will remain seated until the bell rings, indicating the end of class, unless otherwise instructed.

·         While attendance is being taken, open your notebooks and write the date and the daily objectives. Begin the “DO NOW” activity posted on the board or overhead.

·         Bring the following items to class every day: (be prepared!)
A pen, a pencil (#2 on exam days), a 3-Ring Binder, a Text Book, and a 3.5 inch floppy disk

·         An internet log-on ID is essential for this class. We will be doing many computer-related activities this year

·         Maintain an orderly, cleanly classroom. This includes cleaning up your lab area after all labs! Thoroughly wipe down lab tables with the sponge and cleanser provided, and remove any trash that may have fallen into the sinks.

·         Collected assignments will be placed in the "turn-in-bin" located on my desk at the beginning of class, unless otherwise noted. Procedures for turning in papers will be discussed further in class. One or two assignments will be collected randomly each week and graded as a homework/ classwork assignment. Homework will be accepted one day late for half credit; after that time the grade is a zero.

·         If you are absent, collect your work from the appropriate folder of the "absentee file cabinet" upon return to school. You will be assigned a class “buddy” to record any assignments missed, and retrieve any class handouts or labs.  You have FIVE school days to complete any missed assignments. If you have any questions about your work, ask Mrs. Pinto once class has progressed and all students are working. Be sure to refer to your student handbook to review student absentee policies.

·         One bathroom pass will be allowed each week. Sign out, write a pass, and ask the instructor to sign it for you.

NOTEBOOK: Obtain (and maintain!) a 3-Ring Binder to be organized by chapter. It is best to keep Chapter Notes in a special section, separate from class activities and homework so they are easy to locate.

TEXTBOOK: All textbooks MUST BE COVERED! Book covers will be checked randomly throughout the year, and will count as a quiz grade

GRADING: Grades will be calculated as follows:

·         Exams: 30%

• Laboratories: 30% (50% of Lab Grades consist of PERFORMANCE in the lab; 50% consists of a LAB HANDOUT)

·         Homework/ Classwork: 20%

·         Quizzes: 10%

·         Preparation: 10%

EXTRA CREDIT: Opportunities for extra credit will be given throughout the year. For example, once every quarter, individual progress reports will be given to each student with an approximate grade average for homework, quizzes, labs, tests, and an overall grade in the class. Five points will be added to your child’s lowest test score upon return of a signed grade update. These will be handed out mid-marking period (Interim Time).

EXTRA HELP: Extra help will be available upon request, almost every day, before OR after school; just make an appointment!!! J

I have read and understand the discipline plan of Mrs. Pinto:  

Parent Signature_________________________________  
Student Signature________________________________

Thank You! J

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