1. Journalism Class Expectations

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

3. Expected Behaviors The bell signals the start of class
No food in class
No hats, hoods, coats
Disruptions=work not hard enough
No electronics in class
Passes at teacher’s discretion

4. 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 account
Any infractions of these rules may result in loss of computer privileges.

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

6. 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!

7. 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, peer edits
Extra points may be awarded
Participation points may be made up after school if absent.

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