1. Expectations and Grades
Government
Mr. Rosenstock
San Fernando High School

2. Materials For taking notes and organizing work, you have two choices:
A three ring binder (1” or larger) for just this class or
A dedicated section for this class in a large three ring binder
Why?
We take a lot of notes in this class
I regularly check notes for part of your grade
To hold any other items: tests, project papers, etc.

3. Materials I will only accept work for a grade in either:
Pen (blue or black ink only)
Pencil
Typed (Arial or Times New Roman, 14 font size)
Why?
These are standard requirements in college academics and in professional work

4. Etiquette By the bell: Please be in your seat
Binder and pen/pencil should be out
Non-classwork should be away in your backpack
Place your phone in your backpack/handbag
Backpack/handbag should be on the floor/under the
desk
Why?
Courtesy and academic professionalism
These affect Work Habits and
Cooperation marks

5. Etiquette Food and drink is permitted in my room however:
It cannot interfere with your/our work
All remains must be properly thrown away or recycled before the end of class
If number 1 or 2 are violated, this privilege will be revoked
2. You may use a hall pass (ask)
Excessive use will cause you to lose this privilege

6. Grades Academic Grades will come from: Classwork (including notes)
Homework (given occasionally)
Tests
Projects and Presentations
Essays and Short Responses
Your academic grade (A,B,C,D,F) is objective: in other words, you earn your grade through the quality of your work. I do not “give” grades

7. Grades Grade Scale: A = 90 - 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69
F = 59 or lower
You will never get a zero – unless you choose to do no work, or have missing assignments

8. Grades Work Habit and Cooperation Marks (E,S,U):
These are subjective: in other words, these come from my observation of you, and are based on my perception
If you care about these marks, think about how I might see you when you choose to do/not do something

9. Grades What affects Work Habits and Cooperation? Attendance:
3 or more Absences or Tardies in a grade period will earn a “U” in Work Habits
To erase a “U” you must be absence/tardy free for the next grade period
Continued absences/tardies will earn a “U” in Cooperation as well
Phones:
Unless we are using them, keep them away
I will ask you once to put it away

10. Grades 3. Behavior: Show respect to me and the class
Poor choice of language, including verbal confrontations, hate speech and bullying will have consequences
Issues with behavior will affect at minimum Cooperation
4. Dress:
Remove ball caps before you enter class
I will ask once

11. Talk to me! I am here by 6:00 am
My is on both boards and on the school website:
The point is: talk to me
Any problems you are experiencing: in my class (grades, issues with a student/s, problems outside of class) can be hard to accept/deal with and possibly affect your grades in class/es as well as your health
Talk with me! I may be able to help
Sooner is always better than later
Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed!