1. Mrs. Lewis’s Classroom Policies and Procedures
#2630

2. HSHS HAWKS
Have respect for yourself, others, and for other’s property: The Golden Rule
Arrive on time: Make sure you are inside the classroom before the bell starts to ring
Work responsibility to succeed: Use wise decision making and time management skills
Keep a positive attitude: Check your personal “baggage” at the door
Safety first: Move all backpacks out of the isle way

3. Room #2630 Personal Finance alewis9@wcpss.net
Mrs. Lewis’s Info
Room #2630
Personal Finance

4. What is on Mrs. Lewis’s Website?
-course descriptions -outline of the class per objective -daily agendas -class notes outlines -power points and info sheets -handouts/projects/assignments -vocabulary words and definitions

5. Mrs. Lewis’s Tutorial Schedule
Tuesday- “A” Lunch Tutorials & Lunch Detention
Thursday-
“B” Lunch: Tutorials & Lunch Detention

6. What Materials Do I need for this Class?
a folder/s or section for the class
lined paper
A pair of ear buds/headphones
pens/pencils/erasers/highlighters

7. Where do I turn in/pick up assignments?
INBOX- turn in all assignments
OUTBOX- collect all graded assignments
Save ALL papers (P.S. is unreliable)

8. “I’m Finished! What Do I Do Now?”
-work on EverFi -read a book -assist Mrs. Lewis if she needs help with anything -do homework /study for a test/quiz -hand out OUTBOX papers -complete missing/make-up assignments *DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION

9. N.O.I.S.E.
Three chances to keep the noise level in check when working in partners/groups
Individuals can cause the loss of a letter
When, “NO” is left on the board, everyone must return to their own individual seats and it will remain silent until everyone completes the assignment.

10. Tardy Policy
Tardy = anytime both feet are not inside the classroom at the beginning, during, or after the bell.
1st Block only: if you are tardy, you need to go and check into the attendance office first BEFORE coming to class.

11. If you choose to skip a lunch detention:
Tardy Policy
1st Tardy: Verbal warning
2nd Tardy: Lunch detention
3rd or more Tardy: Referral
If you choose to skip a lunch detention:
automatic referral

12. Absenteeism and Late Work Policy
Absent 1 day = 1 day to make up assignments Absent 2 days = 2 days to make up assignments Absent 3 days = 3 days to make up assignments ETC… REMEMBER: It is YOUR responsibility to collect any missing notes/assignment from the Hot Pink, “Absent/Missing Work” folder when you return to class.

13. Criteria For Re-testing Tests/Quizzes
You have a MAXIMIM of TWO weeks from the date you were handed back the original scored test/quiz to complete the re-test test
In order to be able to re-test a test/quiz, you must not have ANY outstanding assignments
You may only re-test during tutorials and you need to let Mrs. L know in advance (a few days) which test/quiz you would like to re-take.

14. HSHS Grading Scale A = 100%-90% B = 89%-80% C = 79%-70% D = 69%-60%
F = 59% and below

15. Benchmarks = 20% of your grade
CTE Grading Scale
Homework= 10%
Bell work, class work (Ever Fi),
and projects = 45% of your grade
Tests and quizzes = 45% of your grade
Benchmarks = 20% of your grade

16. Tutorials
59% or less = make wise choices and choose to attend tutorials until your grade is above passing.
Bring your lunch to tutorials (PLAN AHEAD)!
No friends allowed to come and “hang out” with you when taking a test/quiz.
You are allowed to come to tutorials even if you are not failing or missing any assignments.

17. May I Eat in Mrs. Lewis’s Classroom?
NO FOOD/CANDY allowed in the classroom! Drinks MUST have a lid on them You may eat lunch in here during tutorials ONLY Do NOT stick gum under desks/chairs!

18. Your 4 “End of the Class” Responsibilities.
1.) Line up the desk with the tape mark and push in your chair. 2.) Put away all books, papers, supplies… 3.) Pick up any trash surrounding desk even if it is not your trash. 4.) Stay in seats and please do NOT line up by the door before the bell rings. “STAY IN THE “PINK!”

19. Alternative Assignment
Definition:
An “Alternative Assignment” is an additional assignment assigned when continually off- task/not following instructions and require additional redirection.
*Long story short: DON’T EARN ONE!

20. Restrooms
If you need to use the restroom BEFORE class begins, please come to class, drop off your stuff, and ask Mrs. Lewis if you may go (5 min max). You will be marked tardy if you do not get permission first and then the bell rings.
No one will be allowed to use the restrooms/get water/get tissues 10 minutes after class begins or 10 minutes before the class ends. If you are gone longer than five minutes, you will be considered skipping class (HSHS policy).
You may only use the bathroom/get water/get tissues if you have your own individual bathroom pass. If you loose, damage, or forget your pass, you will not be allowed to go.
If you use someone else’s pass, BOTH people loose their pass for the quarter.

21. Cell Phones and Music
No phones/headphones/ear buds out/in use when not allowed :
1st time: place phone on Ms. Lewis’s desk until the end of class
2nd time and beyond: phone will be turned into front office and your parents will have to come pick it up at the end of the school day in front office
The only time you are allowed to charge your phone is when you are using your phone for a class assignment, otherwise it will be unplugged and not used in class that day.
When you are allowed to listen to music, it should not be heard by anyone but you, otherwise you will be asked to turn it down.

22. Questions?