Graduation & Important Dates
When is graduation?
Monday, May 18th
When do assignments close and lock forever?
At the end of a unit.
True or False
I can have my phone out during passing period/before the bell rings.
FALSE.
When you need to leave class to go to the restroom or nurse, what do you do?
Make an E-Hallpass, inform Mrs. Bennett, and wait for her to approve it.
What counts as plagiarism, even if it wasn't intentional?
Completely an assignment "with a friend" and submitting virtually identical work.
What day is senior's last full day of classes?
Thursday, May 7.
Where can you check your CURRENT grade?
PowerSchool (NOT Canvas)
True or False
I can use headphones at any time if they are wired.
What does being respectful during class discussions actually mean?
Being an active listener, being polite to others, not having side conversations, not giggling or being rude when other people speak, participating, etc.
Why does changing a few words not make something original?
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else's ideas and claiming them as your own. If it did not come directly from your brain with ZERO outside influence, then it is NOT your original idea.
What are THREE requirements for graduation (hint: there are more than three)?
Pass your mandatory credit hours
Complete 20 hours of Community Service
Pass the U.S./ MO Constitution Test
Pass the Missouri Civics Education Initiative Exam (MCEI)
Satisfy all EOC (End of Course) Requirements
Completion of a standardized assessment (i.e. ACT/SAT, ASVAB, or WorkKeys)
CPR Exposure (completed in required Health course)
What should you do first if you notice a zero or 50% in the gradebook?
Check Canvas -- there will be a comment explaining, or you have not submitted the assignment.
What happens the first time you are caught using an electronic personal communication device during school hours?
You are escorted to the front office to give the ECPD to them for the day, documentation in EduClimber is made, and you can pick it up after school ends.
Which of the following is something you SHOULD NEVER be doing any time during class:
a) Playing video games or watching videos on my laptop.
b) Stealing my friend's/tablemates belongings or touching their things.
c) Moving around the room to other seats.
d) Completing my assignment and getting it turned in on time.
e) Asking Mrs. Bennett for help if I do not understand the work for the day.
a), b), and c)
What will happen if plagiarism is confirmed on an assignment?
You will get a ZERO and ONE chance to re-do the work on a completely different topic for up to 75%. If you plagiarize again, you get a zero and it will remain a zero.
Where or how do seniors get their cap and gowns?
Jostens will deliver them to your class meeting on Thursday, April 23rd.
What should you do if you do miss a day of class?
Check Canvas Modules! Email Mrs. Bennett if necessary.
What happens the SECOND time you are caught using an electronic personal communication device?
You are escorted to the front office to give the ECPD to them for the day, documentation in EduClimber is made, and your parents have to pick it up.
When Mrs. Bennett is ready to start the lesson, what should you do?
Put my computer down, look at Mrs. Bennett, stop talking, and be an active listener for the lesson.
What should you do if you’re unsure whether something needs a citation?
How can excessive absences affect graduation or credit?
Missing more than 10% of school (18 days a year) can jeopardize your ability to receive credit for classes, tank your grades, and stall your graduation!
Why is it not smart to wait to do your work until the last week before it is due?
There is not a lot of time for Mrs. Bennett to grade then and zero time for you to fix mistakes. If you need help, you will have a very hard time getting it, and will likely receive a lower grade than you would have otherwise.
Who created the EPCD policy and what happens if you are caught MORE THAN TWICE with an electronic personal communication device?
The Governor of Missouri. You are escorted to the front office to give the ECPD to them for the day, documentation is made in EduClimber, your parents pick it up, you & parents have a meeting with the principal, and you get detention or ISS.
What are the CONSEQUENCES for not following class expectations?
1. Verbal Redirect
2. Student and Teacher Conference (in the hall)
3. Teacher and Parent Conference (email or call home)
4. Major EduClimber referral (you go see the principal)
How can using AI cross the line into academic dishonesty?
Answers may vary:
Plagiarism = taking any idea and claiming it as your own original idea when it is not.