1. Mrs. Hastings 10 Expectations Consequences Rules English Room C-209
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CLASS MATERIALS
Remind App:
Required:
Recommended:
☐ Notebook or binder
☐ Highlighters
☐ Two-pocket folder
☐ Post-it notes
☐ Pencils
☐ Independent reading book
☐ Pens
☐ Agenda book
☐ Positive attitude
☐ Willingness to learn
☐ Your best self
Class Procedures
Grades
1. Follow directions quickly.
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak
(no blurting).
3. Raise your hand for permission to leave
your seat (no wandering).
4. Respect yourself and others at all times.
1. Be in seat when bell rings.
2. Put proper heading on all work.
3. Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission.
4. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
5. Bring all of your supplies to class daily.
6. Complete all of your work and turn it in on time.
Expectations
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10%
Tests
Quizzes
Projects /Writing Assignments
Research Project
Homework/Classwork
Consequences
Official progress reports are mailed home once per term. Unofficial progress reports may be provided to you periodically. Be sure to complete all assignments as directed and on time. Your grades will reflect the work you have completed. The research project is required in order to pass this course. Should you have a question about grades, please feel free to ask me.
Rules
1. Parent Contact: Parents may be contacted regarding both positive and
negative classroom behaviors.
2. Warning: A verbal reprimand/reminder may occur for first time infractions.
3. Teacher Detention: Short time spent after school to contemplate improper
conduct.
4. Referral to Administration: A student will be immediately referred to
administration for severe behavior problems.

2. Mrs. Hastings 10 Late / Incomplete Work Absentee Policy 2016-2017
English 10
Mrs. Hastings
Late / Incomplete Work
Absentee Policy
* ALL assignments must be completed to a level of proficiency and turned in on time.
* Each step of an assignment should be completed in full in order to receive full credit. Assignment grades will be reduced if the directions are not followed fully.
* Printer and Internet issues are not an excuse for late work as many assignments will be submitted through our Google Classroom. Complete assignments in a timely manner and/or utilize the THS library, which is open until 3:30 Monday through Friday, in order to complete assignments on time.
* YES, WE DID SOMETHING IMPORTANT WHILE YOU WERE ABSENT. It is your responsibility to retrieve and make up assignments missed due to absence in accordance with your student agenda guidelines.
* You have one day to turn in any work assigned on a day you were absent. If a quiz or test was administered or major assignment was due on the date of the absence, that assignment must be made up or passed in upon your return.
* Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed and considered on a case by case basis.
Plagiarism
Cheating
The teacher will notify the administration and contact parents if cheating / plagiarism is suspected.
The student will receive a zero for that particular test or assignment.
The best way to avoid cheating is to complete assignments using your own thoughts and ideas.
Plagiarism occurs when you use the ideas and words of someone else and pass them off as your own.
Plagiarism includes...
1. turning in another’s work as one’s own.
2. copying work from a friend before class. (or while in another class)
3. including a source but failing to cite it
4. copying an author’s exact words and passing them off your own
Students caught plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for the assignment.
Technology
Student Google Accounts will be used frequently in English Language Arts. The majority of class writing assignments and research projects will be completed and published digitally through our Google Classroom. Students are expected to abide by all school and district digital safety rules and guidelines. Google Classroom code: _______________
I agree to the terms and use of Google classroom for my student.
I do not agree to the terms and use of Google classroom for my student.
Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ________________________
I, ________________________________________, have read and understand the rules and expectations for English Language Arts. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact my teacher if I have any questions or concerns. I know that this syllabus, assignments, calendars, and resources are available to me at at any time. I know that assignments can be submitted digitally at any time and that printer/computer/flash drive issues are not an excuse for late work.
Student signature __________________________________ Guardian signature __________________________________
Guardian phone: ___________________________________ Guardian ____________________________________