Grading and Grades
What happens if you use AI to write any part of your assignment?
Failing grade on the assignment, parent contact, possible disciplinary referral. AI is NOT allowed in K-8 grades, per law and Stargate policy.
What is the number one rule in this classroom?
BE KIND and treat peers, teachers, and yourself with respect.
Where do you turn work in and look for no name assignments?
In the bins on the table under the windows
Name one novel we will read this year
Possible answers include:
Lit. 2: The Giver, Ranger's Apprentice, choice novel
Lit. 3: The Outsiders, Ender's Game, The Secret Life of Bees
This is where you will check in for attendance
The numbered pocket chart on the wall
You'll have a number assigned to you.
What happens if you turn an assignment in late?
Up to a 30% grade reduction
Are Airpods and earbuds allowed to be worn in class?
Only with explicit permission from your teacher.
(If you have them in at an unauthorized time, I will confiscate them. They will typically be allowed during independent work/reading time :))
What is the first thing you should do when you come to class?
Check the agenda slide on the board
Also accepted-begin the "do now" task
Which play will we be reading this year?
Lit. 2: A Christmas Carol
Lit. 3: Romeo and Juliet
You will be leaving them in the classroom, and they will be collected occasionally.
DO NOT use your Lit. notebook for other subjects!!
How long does Ms. Kuttig accept late assignments?
Until the end of the unit
What is the consequence for having a cell phone in class?
The teacher will confiscate it and give it to Ms. L.
This is where you can go to find titles of books you may be interested in, or for independent reading if you do not have your own book
The book idea binder/bookcase
Projects will be graded based on ______
Rubrics
How many computer chargers does Ms. K. keep for student use?
Zero! You are responsible for charging your device and getting your work done.
If you don't have a charged computer, you may be working on paper that day instead.
What does a "0"in IC mean?
The assignment is missing and may no longer be turned in for credit
Name one possible consequence for being unkind, unsafe, throwing things, etc. in class?
Class bank point deduction
Lunch detention with Ms. K. to talk about expectations in class
Parent contact
Redirection
Warning
Loss of a privilege
What are food rules in class?
You may eat during the first five minute of class. Clean up after yourself!
(I expect you to handle this privilege responsibly!)
The name of the critical thinking summative where we sit in a circle and have conversations that answer open-ended questions
Socratic seminar
Yes, we will do these again this year :)
The best NHL team that's probably going to win the Stanley Cup this year
The Colorado Avalanche
What MUST you do when you turn in a late assignment to be sure Ms. K. grades it quickly?
Make a private comment on Google Classroom to let Ms. K. know you've turned the assignment in.
Explain the procedure if you need to use the restroom
Sign out and wait by Ms. K's desk until she gives you permission to get the pass.
Only ONE person may be out of the classroom at a time, and NOT during instruction!
Which two places should you look for work you missed when you were absent BEFORE you email or ask Ms. K.?
The folder on the wall for extra copies and Google Classroom
Name the overarching themes for our class this year
Lit. 2: How can you impact the world around you?
Lit. 3: Doing the wrong thing for the right reason
Needs of the many vs. the needs of the few
What is the name of the framework we use each day that has icon magnets on all of your teachers' boards?
Depth and Complexity