Class Expectations
What are the four classroom expectations?
Be Respectful, Be Prepared, Be Engaged, and Be Responsible.
What percentage of your grade comes from SSR?
10%
What should you do with your cell phone during class?
Turn it OFF and store it in your book bag or locker.
What does SSR stand for?
Sustained Silent Reading.
How many tardies result in Friday School?
5 tardies.
You walk into class without your binder, bellringer notebook, or novel. Which expectation did you forget?
Be Prepared
What percentage of your grade comes from assignments?
40%
Is having your phone on vibrate acceptable during class?
No. It should be turned OFF.
How many pages are you required to read each week for SSR?
At least 40 pages.
What type of absences result in Friday School?
Unexcused absences.
You don't understand an assignment, so you ask your teacher for help. Which classroom expectation are you demonstrating?
Be Responsible.
What percentage of your grade comes from tests and projects?
50%
What happens if your phone is seen in class?
It will be confiscated and sent to the office.
What day are SSR reading logs due?
Monday.
What percentage is deducted from an assignment for each day it is late?
10%
During a class discussion, you listen while someone else is speaking and use appropriate language. Which expectation are you demonstrating?
Be Respectful.
You are playing a sport and have missing assignments. When do those assignments need to be turned in for eligibility?
By the end of Thursday each week.
Can you use AI on your assignments?
No.
Who chooses your SSR book?
You choose it, but it must be at an appropriate reading level and approved by the teacher.
What is the maximum late penalty?
50%
Name two things you should do to "Be Engaged."
Actively participate in activities/discussions, stay focused, and avoid distractions.
You receive a grade on a writing assignment that you want to improve. What opportunity does the syllabus give you?
You may have one chance to raise your grade by submitting a revised copy within two days.
If your teacher suspects you used AI, what may you be expected to do?
Prove that your work is original.
You read only 25 pages during the school week. What do you need to do to meet the requirement?
Read outside of class to reach the 40-page weekly goal.
You forgot your SSR book on Monday. What should you do?
Bring it on Tuesday for credit.