CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
1. Treat your teacher, substitutes, classmates, and guests with the utmost respect and courtesy. ANY form of disrespect will NOT be tolerated and will be dealt with by disciplinary actions.
2. Come to class prepared and ready to learn. Students will complete UNPREPARED SLIPS if work/materials are brought to class on time -- after the 2nd slip in one week, they will stay in a designated time during "extra recess" on Friday's.
3. Cheating policy:
1st offense - a “0” on the product in which you cheated on and phone call home
2nd offense - “0” on product in you cheated, a referral, and conference with parents
3rd offense – a “0” for the 9 weeks, a referral, phone call home, and possible suspension
4. Absenteeism – if you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to ask me what you have missed. It is also your responsibility to MAKE IT UP. You are allowed one day grace period for every day you were absent. (5 or more continuous days – see me to make arrangements)
5. Desks/tables are arranged in a specific pattern, so DO NOT move or rearrange them without permission from Mrs. Thompson ONLY. If there are things on your TABLES – DO NOT TOUCH until told to do so by your teacher.
6. NEED MATERIALS:
~ 2 inch 3-ring binder
~ 2 notebooks (70 sheets)
~ 3 folders w/ 3 hole punch
** These items will stay in your binder PLUS additional materials given to you by Mrs. Thompson. This BINDER is not allowed to leave the room without permission from Mrs. Thompson only! Parents are more than welcome to view the contents of the folder before or after school. Just have them contact me (260) 868-2123. PLUS, you will receive a grade at the end of each 9 weeks for the work/materials in it --– ALL your WORK-IN PROGRESS and WORK-RETURNED belongs in this folder.
7. NO food, drinks, candy, etc. in my classroom, science lab, or computer lab – unless authorized by your substitute or me.
8. You will NOT be allowed to use the restroom during class UNLESS your teacher determines it is an EMERGENCY! Be sure to use the restroom breaks given by your teachers (during homeroom, after specials, and lunch). In the case of a medical condition, I will need medical note on file in the office.
9. HALLWAY POLICIES: No talking when in hall; No touching walls or others; Stay behind the person in front of you; be courteous to other classes/teachers in hall.
10. ALL school rules apply – SEE HANDBOOK!
Mrs. T’s “3 Warning System”
(for minor offenses)
1st offense – verbal warning
2nd offense – verbal warning
3rd offense – refocus &/or referral (depending on severity)
4th offense – automatic referral and/or sent to principal’s office
NOTE: ANY extreme behavior problems will be dealt with accordingly. Therefore, the 3 WARNING SYSTEM will NOT be applied!
How are Mrs. Thompson’s grades figured?
~ individual assignment grades:
~ nine week grades: ~ semester grade:
< in class activities/labs/projects 60%
< homework 10% <average of both 9 weeks
< tests/quizzes 20%
< class participation 10%
GRADING SCALE:
A+: 98-100% C+ :77-79%
A: 94-97% C: 74-76%
A-: 90-93% C-: 70-73%
B+: 87-89% D+: 67-69%
B: 84-86% D: 64-66%
B-: 80-83% D-: 60-63%
F: 59% and below
TIMES MRS. THOMPSON IS AVAILABLE FOR PARENT CONFERENCES OR PHONE CALLS:
Before school (7:45 to 8:10 am)
After School (2:45 to 3:30 pm)
** Best way to contact me is by email: [email protected]
The class website has a lot of information you need to answer your questions –
www.mrsthompson6grade.weebly.com
2. Come to class prepared and ready to learn. Students will complete UNPREPARED SLIPS if work/materials are brought to class on time -- after the 2nd slip in one week, they will stay in a designated time during "extra recess" on Friday's.
3. Cheating policy:
1st offense - a “0” on the product in which you cheated on and phone call home
2nd offense - “0” on product in you cheated, a referral, and conference with parents
3rd offense – a “0” for the 9 weeks, a referral, phone call home, and possible suspension
4. Absenteeism – if you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to ask me what you have missed. It is also your responsibility to MAKE IT UP. You are allowed one day grace period for every day you were absent. (5 or more continuous days – see me to make arrangements)
5. Desks/tables are arranged in a specific pattern, so DO NOT move or rearrange them without permission from Mrs. Thompson ONLY. If there are things on your TABLES – DO NOT TOUCH until told to do so by your teacher.
6. NEED MATERIALS:
~ 2 inch 3-ring binder
~ 2 notebooks (70 sheets)
~ 3 folders w/ 3 hole punch
** These items will stay in your binder PLUS additional materials given to you by Mrs. Thompson. This BINDER is not allowed to leave the room without permission from Mrs. Thompson only! Parents are more than welcome to view the contents of the folder before or after school. Just have them contact me (260) 868-2123. PLUS, you will receive a grade at the end of each 9 weeks for the work/materials in it --– ALL your WORK-IN PROGRESS and WORK-RETURNED belongs in this folder.
7. NO food, drinks, candy, etc. in my classroom, science lab, or computer lab – unless authorized by your substitute or me.
8. You will NOT be allowed to use the restroom during class UNLESS your teacher determines it is an EMERGENCY! Be sure to use the restroom breaks given by your teachers (during homeroom, after specials, and lunch). In the case of a medical condition, I will need medical note on file in the office.
9. HALLWAY POLICIES: No talking when in hall; No touching walls or others; Stay behind the person in front of you; be courteous to other classes/teachers in hall.
10. ALL school rules apply – SEE HANDBOOK!
Mrs. T’s “3 Warning System”
(for minor offenses)
1st offense – verbal warning
2nd offense – verbal warning
3rd offense – refocus &/or referral (depending on severity)
4th offense – automatic referral and/or sent to principal’s office
NOTE: ANY extreme behavior problems will be dealt with accordingly. Therefore, the 3 WARNING SYSTEM will NOT be applied!
How are Mrs. Thompson’s grades figured?
~ individual assignment grades:
~ nine week grades: ~ semester grade:
< in class activities/labs/projects 60%
< homework 10% <average of both 9 weeks
< tests/quizzes 20%
< class participation 10%
GRADING SCALE:
A+: 98-100% C+ :77-79%
A: 94-97% C: 74-76%
A-: 90-93% C-: 70-73%
B+: 87-89% D+: 67-69%
B: 84-86% D: 64-66%
B-: 80-83% D-: 60-63%
F: 59% and below
TIMES MRS. THOMPSON IS AVAILABLE FOR PARENT CONFERENCES OR PHONE CALLS:
Before school (7:45 to 8:10 am)
After School (2:45 to 3:30 pm)
** Best way to contact me is by email: [email protected]
The class website has a lot of information you need to answer your questions –
www.mrsthompson6grade.weebly.com