Syllabus
What is your teacher's name?
Mrs. Carrio
What are the Core Values?
Goodness of God · Education for Life ·Integrity Respect · Family · Community
What do you do after the bell rings?
Can you hand in late work?
Yes, but you will get half credit
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Students and their families are able to access daily attendance and grades by logging into?
PowerSchool
When do you go to the bathroom?
Ask permission to leave the room AFTER you have completed the do now, so I can take attendance and check your homework. Also, when possible, ask to go to the bathroom during independent or group work, not when I am giving directions or others are sharing.
Can you pack up your materials 10 minutes before class?
Nope
Will you succeed in this class?
You bet!
What is my goal for you this year?
My goal for you is to become responsible, reflective and active participants in the process of learning.
NDCR provides academic support programs to assist students who may need extra help or who have been placed on academic probation. Programs include?
Before and after-school study spaces • Individual or small-group tutoring • Teachers and volunteer tutors are available by appointment • CASA, ASAP and Study Skills Evenings
What happens if you do not finish classwork?
It becomes HOMEWORK!
Is failure an option?
NOPE
What is our classroom website?
Schoology
What are the School Supplies you will need for this class?
1. Black or Blue Pen (no pencils!). You will be required to write in blue or black ink pen on all assignments turned in unless otherwise specified.
2. Highlighters (any color)
3. Prepare a 1 inch, three-ring binder with notebook paper divided into the following eight sections...
4. Independent reading book
What is CASA?
The Center for Academic Support and Assistance (CASA) The Center for Academic Support and Assistance (CASA) is an extra help program that meets after school from 3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. CASA is designed to provide all students with a place to complete homework assignments, have access to computers/printers, work with peers on group projects and/or obtain assistance with homework/studying. While CASA is mandatory for those students on academic probation, all students are encouraged to utilize the support services available.
What do you do if you arrive late to class?
Put your late-slip on my desk, wait until group work and then you ask what you missed
Is the teacher available before school?
Yes
What are the consequences of not following the rules?
Consequences for not following the rules.
1st offense: non-verbal cue or verbal warning
2nd offense: Removal from class
3rd offense: Lunch Detention, discipline referral, or after school detention.
What is the Golden Rule?
The Golden Rule
“Do not do anything that will keep the teacher from teaching successfully or students from learning successfully.”
What is ASAP?
Academic Support Assistance Program (ASAP) The Academic Support and Assistance Program (ASAP) was designed to provide selected freshmen students with the opportunity to strengthen basic skills in mathematics, vocabulary, English grammar and usage, reading, writing and computers. The program runs for the first semester of the academic year and consists of seven class periods: two in math, two in English, one focusing on computers, one library period (for research and study skills) and one study hall.
Is there Extra Credit?
Yes, your independent reading project
If you are at home, struggling and ripping your hair out because you are so confused on an assignment, what do you do?
Email me or go to Schoology for assistance
Is failure an option?
Not a change