MS. WOOD’S CLASS EXPECTATIONS

 

1.      Respect yourself, the teacher & others

•   Show respect for the teacher, yourself and others at all times.

•   Respect others’ property.  Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong

         to you (including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, chalkboard, etc.).  

•   Don't expect that others will clean-up your messes. Please pick-up after yourself. 

•   Respect yourself and the rest of us by using appropriate language and wearing

         appropriate clothing.

•   Be a kind person.

 

2.      Put forth your best effort at all times

•   Always do your own best work.

•   Put learning ahead of getting good grades.

•   Put quality ahead of just getting it done.

 

3.      Be prepared for class each day

•   Come prepared with all materials necessary:

•   An organized class binder containing all necessary materials and handouts

•   Looseleaf paper, pens (blue or black), and pencils

•   Different coloured pens for grading in class or underlining important

          elements in note taking

•    Highlighters for emphasizing important text

•    A planner to help keep you organized - the most successful students are organized.

 

4.      Follow directions when given

         When directions are given, do your best to follow them the first time.  If you are

         confused or have questions, ask.  I would rather have you stop class to clarify than be    

         off task while everyone else is working.

 

5.      Pay attention, participate and ask questions

         Engage in what is going on in the classroom.  If you have a question, ask it! 

 Otherwise, I might not know until the test that you didn’t understand something. 

 There are no stupid questions, and chances are, if you are wondering about it, 

 someone else in the class is to.  Be proactive about your learning and don’t be afraid

 to ask for help.  If you feel most comfortable waiting until after class, that is okay, 

 too, but do keep communication open between us.

 

 

 

 

 

CLASS RULES

 

1.      Turn off cell phones & electronic devices

         There is a time and place for the use of electronic devices. If you own a laptop, tablet,

          or other type of device that will help with class projects which require the use of such

          tools, I will let you know ahead of time when you can bring them to class if you wish        

          to do so (It is your responsibility to keep these possessions safeguarded). Otherwise,    

          cell  phones and electronic devices will be confiscated for the remainder of the class

          period. Repeated offences will be dealt with by the vice principal. 

 

2.      No food or drink, except water

 

3.      Arrive to class on time & ready to learn

•   When the bell rings, you need to be sitting in your assigned seat. 

•   Take out your independent reading novel to read while waiting for further 

  instruction.

•   Be “physically” and “mentally” present in the classroom

 

4.      Never line up at the door before dismissal

         Please remain in your seat until I have dismissed you.  Never line up at the door 

 before dismissal.  Remember, I dismiss you, not the bell.

 

5.      Do not cheat, plagiarize, or copy work

•   Cheating on tests and assignments will be given the mark of “0”. Parents will be

 notified and additional action may be taken by the vice principal if necessary. 

•   Plagiarism (The use of the work of others without proper citation and claiming it to

 be your own) will not be tolerated, and a mark of “0” will be given for that assignment.

 Parents and the vice principal will be notified. When in doubt, leave it out.

 

CLASS CONSEQUENCES

 

1.      Verbal warning

 

2.      Call home

 

3.      Detention

 

4.      Referral to vice principal