Behavior Guidelines 1. Visit quietly in assigned desk until class officially begins. The QUIET SIGNAL will signify students to stop, look, listen & signal others. It will also be used for time between activities, directions & discussions. 2. I expect people to be listening while I am talking or a classmate is talking. Do not talk while others are unless told otherwise. 3. Leave classroom equipment & environment alone. Do not move desks unless told. Leave the teacher’s desk & computer area alone. Do not put items on or borrow from there without permission. Borrow supplies & access equipment from the designated areas in the classroom when necessary—no need to ask. Do not walk behind the teacher’s desk unless she is back there. 4. Plan bathroom use, locker business & pencil sharpening outside of class time. 5. Use study time wisely—working, not visiting. 6. Cooperate with others. 7. Do not throw things without permission. 8. Use appropriate language. Do not say shut-up or call names. One warning for saying shut-up; after that, it’s detention time. 9. The teacher does not want to see cell phones, I-pods & the like in the classroom.	USD 268 Grading Scale 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 59 F Grades Are Weighted Performance Projects & Products.................. .......................................................... 35% Quizzes, Tests & Evaluations....................... .......................................................... 30% Daily Work, Small Quizzes & Minor Assessments....................................... 20% Reading Counts........................................... .......................................................... 10% Citizenship & Notebook Points...................... ............................................................ 5% Typical heading for word processed papers that are not in the table format: Your Name Harris: 7^th Communications Title of Assignment Date	Cheney Middle School
		7th Communications & Technology 2010-2011 Room 108
	Students will study the following areas: literature, reading, writing, research, speaking, listening, viewing & media products. ▪ Selections will facilitate writing & include vocabulary & grammar study as necessary. ▪ Technology will be integrated as will state look-alike questions. ▪ Students will spend a considerable amount of time brainstorming, writing & critiquing, revising & publishing.	Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. Confucius (551 BC- 479 BC) The Confucian Analects
Academic Guidelines 1. Do assignments on own unless told otherwise. 2. Bring needed materials to class: book, binder, writing utensil, etc. (See Ctz/Ntbk Section) 3. Use pencil or blue/black ink--not red. Avoid shiny ink 4. Use loose leaf paper. Cut off any spiral squigglies. 5. Due dates are strictly adhered to.
		Instructor: Mrs. Melodie Harris mharris@cheney268.com Website: http://www.cheney268.com/MSCom/Harris/HarrisMain.htm
Citizenship & Notebook Points Students earn 15 points per day. Keep everything behind the tabs in binder as directed. Each item below is worth 1 point during 1^st quarter, two for 2^nd, 3 for 3^rd& 4 for 4^th. Points possible remain at 15. This procedure encourages greater responsibility as the school year progresses. --brought text --used loose leaf paper --brought notebook/binder --cooperated w/others --brought writing utensil(s) --name on hand-ins --took items upon leaving --logged off computer --listened/followed directions --used appropriate ink --kept handouts in binder --brought/used agenda --brought other items assigned –cleaned up area --brought SRT material See Make-Up Work section for what happens if absent.
	Students will always be informed on how something will be graded. They may often see models of excellence to see what’s expected.
		Much learning does not teach understanding. Heraclites (540 BC-480 BC) On the Universe

Checklist for Success				Other Information BONUS is an opportunity for students to show they know more than what's expected. Not knowing doesn't hurt; it can only help. The teacher determines when bonus is part of an assignment. EXTRA CREDIT is not allowed in this class. It's when students ask for more work because they can't meet the expectations. If students do their best on what is required, extra credit won't be needed. MEETING DEADLINES is an expectation of this class. Late work will result in partial credit earned. · assignment done, but left in locker or not printed out but can be produced immediately, 90% credit · late, but turned in later that day or the very next day w/out a reminder, 80% credit · late, turned in two days later, 70% · 3 days until a week late, 50% credit; after that 0% The teacher has the right to extend deadlines for late work in certain situations. A modification of the consequences may occur if the behavior is habitual. MAKE-UP WORK is to be picked up ASAP upon the day returning to school. Do it in a timely manner without a reminder to keep the 15 daily ctz./ntbk. points. Students have two days to complete the make-up work. If necessary, talk to the instructor about it or for an extension or exception, but do so at an appropriate time. · Gone Monday, picked up work Tues., Wed. is day #1, Thurs. is day #2. Work due Thurs. during your block. · Gone Tues., picked up work on Wed., then gone again on Thurs. & returned Fri.? Student & teacher will talk about the due dates. The teacher will do her best to grant requests to get work to the office should a student be home ill. Requests for compiling work ahead of time due to lengthy vacations will not be granted, so upon return to class, the student should be prepared to keep up with current course work. Also, upon return, the teacher & student will meet to discuss reasonable due dates for the missed work. DISCIPLINE MATTERS will first be dealt with privately with a warning if the situation allows for it. Detentions are after school with start time at 3:25. Students will be given a chance to notify parents to arrange transportation if necessary. COMPUTER USE is a privilege. Classroom PC’s & laptops are for student use. Respect them. It is not a storage area for student materials. The teacher’s computer is not to be used without permission. READING COUNTS...so bring a book. Enough said.
	I thoroughly read outside assignments & came prepared for discussion.	I practiced oral presentations & speeches.
	I participated in class in a meaningful way.	I met my RC points related to my independent reading.
	I completed all assignments reflectively & on time.
		I picked up make-up work upon the day I returned to school & completed it in a timely manner.
	I kept my notebook organized under the dividers as the teacher directed.
	I followed instructions for the format of assignments.
		I tried my best on the problem of the day/week.
	I read again the selections after we read or discussed them in class.
		I proofed my work.
	I reflectively read or listened to the comments my teacher provided about my assignments & asked if I didn’t understand.
		I practiced misspellings.
		I followed guidelines for cooperative learning activities & brain breaks.
	I know the literary terms, persuasive techniques, roots-prefixes-suffixes, & text types/structures/features like I know the ABC's.
		I checked my grade.
	I did assignments another time when allowed.	I used my agenda.
		I consulted the teacher’s web site often to find helpful resources & to know due dates & assignments if I forgot.
	When revising an item, I worked on taking out & adding things—I didn't just edit.
	I followed guidelines for peer critiques.	If I lost a paper, I checked the web for a copy first before asking the teacher.
	I used notes on tests when allowed.
		I respected the technology used.
	I studied the vocab.
		I know how to navigate the teacher’s web site & have taught my parents as well.
	I brought needed materials to class.
	I filled out the optional review sheets for tests & studied them.	I have an appropriate level of concern in regards to the state reading testing.
		I have a study buddy.