Chromebooks and Tech
What is the #1 requirement for your Chromebook every single day before coming to class?
Bring it fully charged.
What is the percentage penalty for turning in a digital assignment late?
20% penalty (maximum score of 80% / B-).
What is Step 1 in the classroom consequence ladder for misbehavior?
Verbal warning / Redirection.
How much homework will be assigned if you complete your work in class?
Little to no homework.
Whose responsibility is it to request missed assignments after an absence?
The student's responsibility.
How are loaner Chromebooks handed out if you forget yours?
On a first-come, first-served basis.
True or False: Paper assignments have a late penalty.
False (there is no late penalty for paper assignments).
What severe behavior results in an immediate administrative referral?
Extreme disruptive behavior (such as fighting or stopping instruction).
What size 3-ring binder is recommended for this class?
1-inch binder.
What app should parents download to send directmessages and receive updates from Mr. Orozco?
ParentSquare.
What happens if you continually play games or misuse your Chromebook in class?
You must put it away, finish work at home, and parents will be notified.
Until when will late digital work be accepted for credit?
Until the final deadline for each grading period.
What is Step 2 if a behavior continues after a verbal warning?
Student conference with the teacher after class.
If you bring 0.7 mechanical pencils to class, what will Mr. Orozco provide for you?
Lead refills.
Where can parents check official grades, attendance, and missing assignments?
Aeries (Parent Portal)
What helpful habit is suggested to make sure you remember to charge your Chromebook every night?
Set a recurring alarm before going to bed.
What optional assignments are offered to help boost your overall point total?
Extra credit assignments.
What acronym reminds us to keep our cool and not take conflict personally?
Q-TIP (Quit Taking It Personally).
What textbook will be used in 8th Grade U.S. History?
Pearson American History: Growth and Conflict.
What are the two ways a student can request missing work when absent?
In person or via email.
Where are daily agendas, class resources, and online assignments posted?
Google Classroom.
How are final grades calculated in Mr. Orozco's class?
Answer: Based on total points earned divided by total possible points (no weighted categories).
According to Mr. Orozco's philosophy, students can be themselves as long as it doesn't prevent what two things?
The teacher from teaching and other students from learning.
What historical eras will be covered in this course?
Colonization through the Industrial Revolution (including the Constitution and Civil War).
By what date must the signed syllabus tear-off page be returned?
Thursday, August 20nd, 2026.