Expectations, Policies, and Teacher 101

Grade that Assignment

100

What is the percentage of reading or writing assignments in the class? 

25%

200

How long do you have after receiving an assignment back from Ms. Horton to make corrections and resubmit? 

One week

300

How many points are taken off of an assessment if you do not write in complete sentences? 

1/2 point

400

What is the percentage you must obtain on a quiz on order to not have to do quiz corrections? 

70% or higher

500

How long do you have after a due date to turn in an assignment before it's not worth anything anymore? 

2 weeks from the due date

Ms. Horton 101

100

What is Ms. Horton's favorite kind of pop? 

Dr. Pepper

200

What are Ms. Horton's dog's names? 

Finn and Lincoln

300

Where did Ms. Horton grow up, and what school did she attend? 

Runnells and Southeast Polk

400

What did Ms. Horton major in in college? 

Theatre

500

What is Ms. Horton's second job outside of school? 

She owns her own business; an in-home bakery called Fresh Tart.

Classroom Expectations

100

When is the proper time to ask for an extension on an assignment? 

At least 24 hours ahead of the due date- not the night before or the day of.

200

What is the system of consequence that Ms. Horton uses for phones? 

1st time: Verbal Warning

2nd time: Take it for the rest of the school day

3rd time: Detention- phone goes to the office

300

What is Ms. Horton's biggest pet peeve while lecturing? 

Talking! It's so distracting! 

400

What are the three things that Ms. Horton expects you to respect in this classroom? 

Your instructor/guest, each other, and the classroom materials.

500

When your grade falls below a C-, what is Ms. Horton's next move?

Email or call your parents

Ms. DeVries 101

100

What is Ms. DeVries' favorite color?

Purple

200

How many countries has Ms. DeVries been to? 

5

300

What candy bar is Ms. DeVries' favorite? 

Twix

400

What is Ms. DeVries' boyfriend's name? 

Tyler

500

How many pets does Ms. DeVries have? 

4

Do you remember?

100

Have many tardies can you receive before getting a detention? 

2- you get the detention on the third

200

True or False: Ms. Horton gives extra credit just to bring up a grade. 

False- extra credit may be available occasionally, but it is not given just to bring up a grade.

300

If you are gone from school for 2 days due to being sick, how many additional days do you get for homework upon your return? 

2

400

True or False: There is only one type of notes that Ms. Horton allows you to take. 

False- how you take notes is up to you! 

500

What is the process of checking out a textbook or novel to take home? 

Sign it out on the board, and bring it back the next morning before school starts.