Classroom Expectations
by Mrs. Gronewold
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND
POLICIES
MRS. GRONEWOLD
MATH, ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY
Classroom
Expectations:
There are only 3 expectations you need to know to be successful in
Math, Algebra and Geometry:
Be
prompt -
Be in your seat
before class begins.
Be
prepared - Always bring a pencil, your
math book, your math folder (with notes, paper, etc.), your
completed assignment, and a POSITIVE ATTITUDE to class.
Please sharpen pencil before class starts. Notes can
be used on quizzes and tests.
Be
polite -
Treat everyone
with RESPECT, including yourself, and respect other people's
property.
While I do not
anticipate any problems, it should be clear that the consequences
for not following the classroom expectations may include but are
not limited to:
Staying after school
A call home
A parent conference
A conference with you and a counselor or administrator
Meeting these simple, yet important expectations will make this
year a successful experience for all of us!!
Classroom
Policies:
Grading: The middle school
grading policy is:
| A = 93-100 B = 86-92 C = 78-85 D = 70-77 F = 0-69 |
For grading purposes, homework will account for 20%; quizzes are 30%; and tests are 50% of your final grade. |
Assignments:
1) Expect assignments
everyday.
2) Record all assignments in your assignment book.
3) Assignments are posted daily in my room #208.
4) Study slips will be given to those not consistently
handing in completed homework. Parents will be notified if
late work continues.
5) When you are gone from class, you are responsible for
getting the assignment from a friend, the assignment board, or
myself and turning it in. You have 2 days to make up an assignment
for every day you are gone.
6) The top of each assignment should have a first and last
name, subject, period, date and assignment page number and
problems.
7) Homework papers will be placed in homework folders for you
to take home each day after they are graded and recorded. You
will need to correct all missed problems if you receive a grade
lower than 78% on an assignment.
8) Use regular notebook paper and pencil.
9) ASK for help when you do not do well on an
assignment. I am available to help during class, before and after
school and during study hall.
Quizzes:
1) Quizzes will be given each
chapter. You should judge your level of understanding by
your performance on your quiz.
Tests:
1) A test will be given at the conclusion of each
unit.
2) Tests may be retaken. Students will need to come in
to review mistakes prior to retaking. The higher of the two test
scores goes in the gradebook.
Hall Passes:
1)
Each quarter you
will receive two hall passes which can be used to leave class to
take care of personal business (locker, restroom, drinking
fountain). Use them wisely!! As long as you ask to use the bathroom
or get a drink before the bell, you do not have to use a
pass.
Tardy to Class:
1)
In order for
us to start class promptly and get the most out of our time
together, it is necessary for every student to arrive on time.
2) If you arrive late for class, you will be expected after
school that day for 15 minutes.
3) Excessive tardies will result in a referral to the office
and a phone call home.
In Case of My Absence:
1) When the
need for a substitute teacher arises, you will be expected to give
the substitute teacher the same cooperation that you give me
daily.
2) If your name is written down for inappropriate behavior,
you will be expected after school until 3:45 p.m. on an arranged
day to discuss your behavior.
Gum:
1)
Gum is o.k.
as long as I don't see it or hear it!!
If you or your
parents have any questions, please feel free to call me. My phone
number at school is 223-1545. The best time to reach me would be
after 3:25 p.m. or during my plan period 2nd hour (9:29 a.m. -
10:12 a.m.).
I'm looking
forward to a great 8th grade year!!
