Grades
Your Quarter Daily Work and Quizzes/Tests Grades are worth this percentage each quarter.
40%
True or False: Homework not completely done or with no work shown can be turned in for full points.
False: If the work is only partially completed or not done at all, you will receive 0 points until you complete the assignment and submit it to me, resulting in a late grade of 80% of the original score and any incorrect answers on the assignment.
What should you do when you enter the classroom?
When you enter the room, go directly to your seat and start working on the Bell Ringer posted on the SMARTboard.
False: Phones are to be kept in your locker only and will be taken if found in the classroom.
What supplies do you need to have every day for class?
3-ring binder
Math Workbook or Math Book
Pencils and erasers
Notebook or notebook paper
Charged Chromebook
Your Participation grade is worth this percentage each quarter.
20%
What happens if you turn in work with no work shown?
You will be given the paper back with "Redo" on it, and you will need to redo with the work shown.
Where do you turn in assignments, corrections, missing work, etc.?
Homework should be turned in at the beginning of class before you sit down and put it in the appropriate bin with your class name or "Corrections" labeled on it.
Which offense number is this: The cell phone will be taken and given to Mr. Cassellius and will result in a minor referral;
2nd Offense
What happens if I need to borrow supplies or charge my Chromebook?
What percentages are your 1st- and 2nd-semester grades worth toward your semester grade?
45%
What 3 things can you do to show your work on your homework?
You can show it on your paper or attach a paper with the work shown to your homework
Use a whiteboard and show Mrs. Kinstler that you are using a whiteboard,
Have a parent sign your paper or send me an email that they saw you do the work at home.
True or False: I can sit on the rugs, pillows, and beanbags as long as Mrs. Kinstler isn't teaching.
Which offense is this: This cell phone will be taken away and given to Mr. Cassellius, and parents will need to come to school to get the cell phone from him. This also results in a major referral
3rd Offense
When can you come in to get help from Mrs. Kinstler or talk to her about things?
Before or after school, or during her 3rd hour prep time.
What percentage is your Semester Final grade worth toward your semester grade?
15%
What percentage can you earn at the most if you turn in late work?
80% minus any wrong answers
Which 2 places can I find information and assignments that are due?
On the daily slides shown on the SMARTBoard and on Schoology.
What happens the first time you have your phone in class?
Students will be required to bring their phone to their locker and will result in a minor referral.
What are the 4 Guidelines for Success at Houston High School?
Safe
Encouraging
Dedicated
(Member of a) Community
True or False: Taking notes and completing things in your workbook count toward part of your grade.
True: I will do weekly checks to make sure your work/notes are all completed, or you will lose participation points.
How do you know if you need to correct an assignment?
Mrs. Kinstler will write "Please Correct" and these are required to be completed and turned back in.
What do you do when you are done with an assignment and there is class time left?
Choose from the Choiceboard ONLY that is displayed on the SMARTBoard.
True or False: I can still bring or use earbuds/headphones with me in the classroom.
False: Earbuds and headphones follow the same policy and procedures as the cell phone policy.
What steps do you need to take to retake a test?
Turning in late work, correcting the initial test, completing workbook pages or notes, and completing a study game that I assign to you.