Classroom Basics
Policies
Grades & Assessments
Communication
Potpourri
100

Where is the bathroom sign out sheet?

Front right side of the classroom, next to the front door.

100

What is the maximum score for daily work turned in late without approved circumstances?

75% or 1.5

100

What percentage is awarded for a COMPLETED classwork or homework assignment?

100% or 2 points

100

What must students do after completing missing work so the grade can be updated?

Email Mr. Semrau!!!

100

Missing Graded work will be marked _______ and given a “___” (% score) in Skyward until the work is fully completed

Missing, 0% score

200

Do you need to ask Mr. Semrau to go to the bathroom?

YES! Helps me make sure I don't lose a student.

200

If a late PROJECT is submitted within the two-week late window, (without an approved excuse) what is the highest possible score (%) the student can receive?

85%

200

Approximately what percentage of the overall grade comes from classwork and homework?

~15%
200

Where are weekly class activities and assignments posted?

Canvas Home Page

200

How long should students allow for grades to be updated in Skyward after Mr. Semrau receives an email about a missing assignment?

3-5 school days

300

Where does tape go when you are finished?

In the yellow squares around the classroom

300

What happens in the gradebook if a student scores a 44% on a Test or Quiz?

It is scored as a 50%

300

Approximately what percentage of the overall grade comes from tests, labs, and projects?

~85%

300

Where are grades reported and updated?

Skyward, NOT CANVAS

300

What is Mr. Semrau's school email address?

asemrau@lwsd.org

400

What are 3 items you need for class, EVERY DAY.

Science Journal, Computer, Pen/Pencil

YOU DO NOT NEED A BOOK FOR MY CLASS!!!  LEAVE ALL BOOKS IN YOUR LOCKER!

400

What happens if a student has 3 or more missing assignments per unit?

They're overall grade is changed to Incomplete until submitted

400

Daily work that is partially complete will receive a maximum score of ________ (unless a student has prior approval; IEP, 504, or written parental/guardian permission)? 

This includes 1 or more missing answers to a question.

50% or 2 , The student will also have a “missing” in skyward until the work is completed.

400

Through which platform will parents receive regular updates and announcements?

ParentSquare

400

Name the 6th unit in 8th Grade Science.

Unit 6: Sun-Earth-Moon Motion

500

When coming into class, what is the first 3 steps you should do EVERY DAY?

Assigned seat, Science Journal, Science Discussion, (Vocab except on Wednesday's)

500

If a student is missing a summative assessment within two weeks of the discussed due date, they will receive a 50% for the assessment. Skyward will comment _______ and the overall grade will be changed to an ___________.

Missing, Incomplete (Inc)

500

What is the score cut-off for a student to complete Revisions?

90%

500

What information should students include when emailing about completed work? Hint: 3 Things. 4th for an extra point.

Name, class period, and name of assignment completed.

Extra: A nice introduction message.  "Hi Mr. Semrau,  I hope you are doing well.."  Something like that. :)

500

Evergreen Middle School and my classroom is a _____________ for ALL students and staff, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, culture, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.

SAFE ZONE

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