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This document outlines the expectations and policies for an English II classroom taught by Mrs. Hillis. It discusses behaviors such as being prompt, prepared, polite, productive, and respectful. It also covers responsibilities like bringing required materials to class, knowing assignment due dates, and developing lifelong learning traits. Grading policies are explained, including how assignments and projects are scored. The teacher pledges to respect students, solve problems with them, provide feedback, and offer extra help so students can meet learning goals.

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Classroom Expectations Powerpoint

This document outlines the expectations and policies for an English II classroom taught by Mrs. Hillis. It discusses behaviors such as being prompt, prepared, polite, productive, and respectful. It also covers responsibilities like bringing required materials to class, knowing assignment due dates, and developing lifelong learning traits. Grading policies are explained, including how assignments and projects are scored. The teacher pledges to respect students, solve problems with them, provide feedback, and offer extra help so students can meet learning goals.

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Classroom Expectations

English II
Mrs. Hillis
Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
– Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
– Have materials with you and know due
dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
– Speak in a normal tone of voice, use
manners, and listen attentively.
• Be productive
– Turn in work on time, and always do your
best.
• Be a problem solver
Show Respect
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical,
and practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the school
community and all visitors with
politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of
others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and
Responsibility for
Coursework
• Bring notebook, textbook, and
appropriate writing tools to
class.
• Know due dates, and submit
all coursework on time.
• All assignments are posted on
the bulletin board and on the
class Web site.
Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning
traits:
– By showing curiosity about human
nature and how the world works.
– By seeking and valuing diversity.
– By persisting in seeking out new
solutions.
– By using your unique talents and
intelligence to promote positive change.
– By learning and applying research &
Policies

• Food, beverages, and electronic devices


are not allowed in the classroom.
• Please be in your seat when the bell
rings, as class begins at that time.
• Major assignments and projects can be
resubmitted. They will be scored at a
10% deduction.
• Absences
– Ask a classmate first for assignments.
– Each absence has a one-day grace
period.
Grading
• Grades are based on the accumulation
of points. Our Grading Scale
• 93-100% =
• Points are based on: A
• 84-92% =
B
– Class participation • 76-83%
C
=
• 70-75% =
(effort) D
• Below 70% =
– Completion of assignments F

(daily work) Grades are calculated


on cumulative
percentage and are
– Major projects, exams, and
self-reflection
• Grades are posted online and updated
every Thursday.
My Pledge to Students
• I will not prejudge any student. It doesn’t
matter to me what someone tells me you
have said/done in the past. You have a
clean slate with me in this class—a “tabula
rasa.” SHOW me the person you are by how
you conduct yourself.
• I will trust you until you give me reason to
do otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative

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