Syllabus

Hello class,

I am copying the rules and procedures part of the syllabus here.  I will be printing off the entire syllabus later in the week when everyone is in their rightful class.

Classroom Rules/Norms

1.     Enter the classroom on time with all of your materials and be seated before bell rings.

2.     Sit in your assigned seat daily.

3.     Keep all hands, feet and objects to yourself.

4.     Respect yourself, each other, and the instructor.

5.     Follow directions the first time they are given.

Classroom Procedures

Attendance Policy:

Students must be in their seats at the beginning of class. Students who are tardy must have an admit that will be turned in to me. If a student is absent, he or she should check the “Absent Basket.” This basket will have handouts and work for each day. Students should ask a classmate for any notes he or she missed.  If the student has any questions, he or she should set up a time to meet with me during lunch or after school. Students will have three day for each day missed to turn in any late work. Late work will result in a loss of points.

Entering the room:

 Students will enter the room talking with level 2 voices, turn in homework in their class tray, and go to their assigned seats. If necessary students may pick up pens and pencils from the front chair, HOWEVER these pens and pencils will not be replenished if they go missing. Pencil sharpening must be done BEFORE class begins.  This means that students should keep themselves and their classmates accountable!  All students will then begin their “Hacer Ahora/Do Now” on their own piece of paper that should go into their binder. Students will have time designated to them on the board to complete the warm-up.  Warm-ups will be checked before the beginning of the lesson.

Exiting the room.

First Coast HS does use bells, HOWEVER they do not dismiss you, I do. I will keep an eye on the time, and let students know when it is time to pack up. At that time, students will put away all materials and return to their seats if they are at a center.  After the closing, students will be dismissed.

Restroom

Students will be allowed to use the restroom only after the first 15 minutes of class and not during the last 15 minutes, unless an emergency occurs. Each student will receive five bathroom pass per grading period.

Electronics

All electronic devices should be stored in accordance with school policy. If a student is caught using an electronic device during class, it will be immediately confiscated.

Classroom Conduct

Students must remain in their assigned seats unless instructed otherwise. If a student needs to leave the classroom, he or she should raise his or her hand. I reserve the right to say yes or no to the student as he or she might miss crucial instruction by leaving the room. No students will be allowed to leave the classroom for the first 15 minutes of class except in the case of an emergency.

 Group Work

Students will have an opportunity to work in groups frequently. Group procedures will be explained clearly and students should apply with appropriate voice levels. All members of the groups should complete the assignment. Most importantly, students should remain respectful of one another’s opinions and always keep an open mind.

Testing

Students will take a test every nine weeks.  These tests let us identify student strengths and potential areas of confusion.

When we are testing, students should always follow these rules:

§  Follow directions the first time they are given

§  Be respectful of those around them especially if they finish early

§  Remember to keep their eyes focused on their own paper

§  Relax and do their best J

Discipline Plan

If a student breaks a class rule stated, the following consequences will occur:

1.     Verbal Reminder

2.     Changing Seats

3.     Phone Call Home

4.     School Discipline Referral

*If a student commits a serious infraction, steps in the discipline plan may be skipped.

Homework

Homework should be placed in the appropriate basket at the beginning of class. If a student has an excused absence, he or she has three days  for each day absent to make up the homework. Each day that a homework assignment is late, 10 points will be deducted from the total grade.

OJO/ Pay Attention:

1) It is the responsibility of the student to find out what homework he/she has missed. The student should check Blogger, then  meet with another student in the class before contacting the professor.

2) An unexcused absence from class is not an acceptable excuse for not turning in homework. If you know that you will be missing class for an extracurricular or sports, it is your responsibility to turn the work in before the time it is due or to make arrangements with the teacher.

3) If you missed class for a medical or legal excuse or excused by the school, you have 24 hours to show a document verifying the reason for your absence. This excuse will only allow you to turn in your homework in accordance with the three days policy.

A note about disruptive behavior. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in the classroom. Disruptive behavior is defined as any language or action that results in the interruption of the day's learning goals. For example, chronic lateness to class, working on assignments for other classes, chronically asking to leave the classroom are disruptive. Finally, there is a zero level of tolerance for biased, prejudiced, or inflammatory language. If a student is disrespectful to his/her peers, the teacher or the object of study, the minimum consequence of these actions will be the he/she will receive a zero for the day's participation grade. Further action may be required based on the severity of the case.

Honor Code:

All work that you turn in for credit must be 100% your own. Please remember that you are subject to all provisions regarding cheating and plagiarism found in your student handbook.  Any violation of the honor code will result in the minimum of a grade of F on that assignment. 

The use of an on-line translator for any reason is strictly prohibited. If you don’t understand the difference between a translator and a dictionary, please talk to the professor before turning in any work.  

Srta. Regal