Class Expectations

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Class Expectations

• Mr. Sando
• Enumclaw High School
• 2008-009
• Updated Summer 2008

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You should expect

• Creative and engaging ways to Learn American
  Government and Pacific Northwest History.
• A a safe and positive classroom where you can
  learn.
• A teacher who is fair with grades and rules.

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What I expect from you

• Participating in a positive and respectful
  manner.
• Making the class one that everyone enjoys being
  in.
• Being teachable and ready to learn!

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What the school expects

• I support and enforce school policies in the
  student handbook.
• I warn you when you will lose points and when you
  will be referred to an administrator for
  disciplinary action.
• I seek the assistance of parents and/or
  administrators in facilitating solution if
  patterns and/or issues persist.

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Seating

• Changes in the seating chart are need for many
  reasons and some do not need to be discussed
  Dont be offended if you are asked to move.
• Choose your seat wisely.
• We will assign seats the second day of class.
• We will change seats occasionally.

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Room Expectations

• A clean classroom is a happy classroom!
• Please do not sit on, put your feet on, or move
  the furniture.
• Please do not leave papers, books or personal
  items in the classroom.
• No Food or Pop! You may only bring in bottled
  waterThis is a school-wide policy.

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Grades

• 10 of your Grade will be Class ParticipationYou
  will earn 5 points per day for being on time,
  prepared, and remaining on task throughout the
  period. There will an alternative assignment
  during the semester to allow students to make up
  school related absences.
• 30 of your grade will be Daily WorkSave all
  daily work/notes and turn it in as a packet when
  its due. This is so you can use the packets to
  review for the tests.
• 30 of your grade will be AssignmentsWe will be
  sharing article reviews/summaries, community
  experiences, and other assignments several times
  a quarter. We will may have two department-wide
  assessmentsa paper and presentationthat will be
  completed during the year.
• 30 of your grade will be Unit Tests

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Class time is valuable

• Time given in class to complete assignments will
  be used for that purpose. Plan ahead when
  working on projectsIf you fail to use class time
  productively you will lose points!
• No cell or head phones in class. They will be
  taken away and referred!
• Disruptive or distracting behavior will be
  identified and referred if it persists

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Daily Points will be lost

• If you are unable to meet any of these
  expectations.
• Examples If you are
• Tardy or are not prepared for class
• Referred for not following school rules
• A distraction or disruption
• Off task or not participating in class

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Grade Policies

• The base or specific assignment rubric will be
  used to assign point totals, if you are concerned
  or have questions about a grade or rubric, please
  ask!
• Late assignments not excused by absence or
  arrangement, will be reduced 50 and may not be
  accepted after papers are graded and returned.
• Tests will be made up before/after school or by
  arrangement and may not be made up after tests
  are graded and turned back.

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Base Rubric

• () Exceeds Standard Work that shows class-wide
  exemplary work and an extra effort for the
  assignment. It demonstrates a mastery of the
  material, is neat and organized for quick
  reference, and is complete. (100 or an A)
• ( ) Meets Standard Work that shows a strong
  effort for the assignment. It demonstrates an
  understanding of the material, it is neat and
  useful for reference, and is mostly complete.
  (80 or a B)
• (-) Below Standard Work that shows some effort
  for the assignment. It demonstrates little or no
  understanding the material, it is messy, it is
  hard to use for reference, and/or it is
  incomplete. (60 or a D)
• (U) Unacceptable Work that may be re-submitted
  for half credit before its returned. (0 or an
  F)

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Materials

• Everyday you will need
• something ready to write with,
• something ready to write on, and
• a three-ringed notebookor space in oneto keep
  your class work in.
• Daily Points will be lost if you are unable to
  meet these expectations.

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Resources Available

• We have the Seattle Times available for you to
  read/take.
• You may be given a textbook to store and use at
  homeWe have a class set here
• Please return all classroom textbooks to the
  shelves before you leave the room.
• If you need something, please ask for it!

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www.sandozer.com

• Links, class information, and a way to
  communicate with me anytime. Feel free to ask
  questions or share comments.
• This presentation and other files are in the
  Documents page of my school website.