Welcome to Mrs. Cottrill’s Academic Research and Composition! First Day of School September 3, 2013

Today… Assign seats Assign Student/Laptop Number Introduction of the course Complete Student Information Sheet Present Senior Exit Presentation Hand out Senior Exit Presentation Assignment (due Monday)

Mrs. Cottrill’s Syllabus Procedures and Expectations September 3, 2013

Grading scale A: 93.0-100.0 C: 73.0-76.9 A-: 90.0-92.9 C-: 70.0-72.9 B+: 87.0-89.9 D+: 67.0-69.9 B: 83.0-86.9 D: 63.0-66.9 B-: 80.0-82.9 D-: 60.0-62.9 C+: 77.0-79.9 E: 0.0-59.9 Percentages based on total points Grade Contract Semester grades Each marking period = 40% Exam = 20% Figured by percentages

Late Work Late work is NOT tolerated. Small Assignments Large Assignments Office hours Wednesday 2:30-4:00 Work on missing work Turn in for 50% credit

Missing class Check the missing work binder and/or the website Excused absence 1 day/day missed + 1 Unexcused absence No credit Quizzes and tests Made up within 1 week of return Wednesday office hours or by appointment After 1 week earn a 0

Expectations RESPECT

Plagiarism We will cover this in a unit at the beginning of the semester. School policy

Consequences If you CHOOSE to behave inappropriately… Individual conference Phone call home Referral to Responsibility Room Referral to the office

Exam Portfolio Portfolio Box

Required materials PLANNER! Text as required by the day’s activities Completed homework, if there was any 3 ring binder Pen and pencil Highlighter Post-it Notes CD-ROM/thumb drive/jump drive

I’m looking forward to a great semester I’m looking forward to a great semester. Please come to me if you need help or have questions. The clock is ticking. Will you be ready?