Creative Writing Class Rules 2011-2012

Name Grade Parent/Guardian’s Name Phone Number(s) Address Emergency Contact—Phone Number & Relationship

Class Rules The bell signals the start of class No food in class No hats, hoods, coats Disruptions=work not hard enough No electronics in class Bring all needed supplies with you to class No passes without your own planner/passport

Computer Rules Only school work may be done on lab computers No headphones allowed No music videos or gaming All papers should be backed up to personal e-mail or flash drive Any infractions of these rules may result in loss of computer privileges.

Grading Policy 30% Participation 10% Homework 30% Writer’s Journal 30% Test/Essays

Writer’s Workshop Rules Reading & writing must be completed by deadline Most of the class consists of discussion revolving around reading and writing assignments Participation grade (30% of overall average) will be adversely affected by missing/late assignments Stay on top of your assignments!

Writer’s Journal—Kept with student Homework—Can only be made up if the student is legally absent Participation—3 points a day 1 point for being on time 2 points (1 point at a time) reading, class discussions, Extra points may be awarded Participation points may be made up after school if absent.

It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the teacher to obtain make-up work if absent.