General
You can swear in Sharon's class. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE - You can swear in Sharon's class as long as it's not rude, directed towards someone, or excessive/disruptive. And no insults/derogatory language!
Can you eat in Sharon's class?
Yes!
If you miss any written assignments, you WILL/WILL NOT have to make them up.
WILL! It is your responsibility to make up any written work that you miss for any reason (being absent, out sick one day, taking a break, meeting with your clinician, etc.). I might make exceptions based on the circumstances, but plan on making up work if you miss class!
English
If you ask to go to the nurse or for a break because you don't want to do that day's assignment, the assignment magically disappears and you never have to see it again. TRUE/FALSE
False - If you don't make up an assignment that you miss, you will get a zero on that assignment.
Who decides what behavior is disruptive/distracting in Sharon's classroom?
Sharon decides if something is disruptive!
Can you have energy drinks in Sharon's class?
No!
In Sharon's class, your grade is based on classwork assignments, assessments (such as projects and essays), par___________, and beh__________.
How long has Sharon been a teacher at Valley West?
11 Years
You can use a Chromebook to listen to music while you are working independently as long as it's not distracting to you or anyone else. TRUE/FALSE
True!
If you need to leave the classroom, you need to wait for...
One without asking. If you want more, ask!
Classwork (which INCLUDES participation and behavior in Sharon's class) counts as ____% of your grade, and assessments (projects, essays, etc.) count as _____% of your grade.
Classwork (which INCLUDES participation and behavior in Sharon's class) counts as __70_% of your grade, and assessments (projects, essays, etc.) count as __30__% of your grade.
How many kids does Sharon have?
If you use a Chromebook during class, what should you do with it when you're done or when it's time to leave?
Put it back on the cart and plug it in
If you are not sure if your behavior is appropriate for Sharon's class, refer back to rule number...
One!
Don't be a disruption or a distraction to other students, to the teacher, to other classes, etc.
If you want tea in Sharon's class, she will give you a maximum of ____ tea bag and ____ spoon of sugar for your tea.
ONE
If you look up answers online and copy them as your own work unless you are specifically told to do so, how will this affect your grade?
The first time it happens you will get a warning. If you continue to do it, you'll won't get credit for assignments that you plagiarize!
What is the name of Sharon's dog?
Moana
If you are being disruptive and can't stop, such as giving nonsense answers to questions that take away from time on learning, interrupting, trying to hold conversations with other students while class is ongoing, or any other behaviors that interfere with class or an appropriate school environment, Sharon will send you to _________ so the class (and you!) can get back on track.
Support
What does the following phrase mean metaphorically? "You'll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."
You can win people to your side and get what you want more easily by being kind and respectful than by being rude or mean.
What is one way you can lose the privilege of eating or drinking in Sharon's class?
- If you regularly make a mess and don't clean up
- If you eating or drinking in class becomes a distraction in some way
You get a daily grade in this class worth 10 points that covers both behavior and participation. Behavior is worth 5 points and participation is worth 5 points. So, if you super tired and cranky and you come into class and fall asleep instead of doing work, what will your daily grade for that class period be?
5/10 (aka 50%) - You don't get participation credit, but since you weren't being rude or disruptive you get 5 points for behavior!
What is the name of Sharon's cat?
Diesel