Rules

 

1.*****Respect everyone, as you would like to be respected.*****

2. Do what I ASK and I’ll do what you ASK.

3. Turn in ALL work on time and complete.

4. Stay in seat unless otherwise specified.

5. I allow snacks and drinks in class. However, no obnoxious foods such as fast food bags, all drinks must have a screw top (no restaurant or coffee cups) and any trash left on the floor or desk negates your class’s chance of having food in the future.

6. No texting in class.

 

 

Guidelines

 

These few suggestions aim to keep students on track to pass and become successful in this course.

• Turn in class work the day it is assigned, homework the following day, and projects or other assignments should be in on or before their due date. In order to turn in any major assignment (i.e. paper or project—both group and individual) tardy, you must have a doctor’s note, notice of death or obituary, or documentation of appearance in court or religious holiday. No excuses!

  Recurring Extra Credit Assignment—(Due the final day of class each semester at 2:15 p.m.): Write a 500-word essay discussing any relevant topic to this class (authors, books, literary periods, etc.). It must either be typed and include at least three references. Depending on the quality of the essay, it can add up to 10 points on your final exam score. See me if you have any questions.

  Highlight of the Week—We see grammatical errors every day whether it be in television, radio, or on our various social media outlets. When you come across one that you find particularly interesting, think is comical or is just plain ridiculous, bring a copy of it and place it in your class’s folder. Each week I will draw one or two highlights at random—giving you the opportunity to discuss the error with your classmates. You can enter one each day or five per week. Correct examples will receive 5 extra credit points.

  Additional Extra Credit Assignments—There will be multiple opportunities for extra credit throughout the calendar year. Each assignment must be typed in MLA format and turned in no later than the due date unless otherwise specified by Ms. Bradley.

• Ask any and every question you may have concerning your grade, assignments or tests before it’s too late. Please ask questions if you are confused rather than having your confusion affect your grade. **Swing set!**

  I check my email frequently. Take advantage of that!

  My “office hours” are there for a reason—make an appointment yourself if you need to.

• Group work is exactly that…work. Please, respect my time and I will respect yours; free time is a privilege.

  During group assignments, you are able to evaluate your classmates for a participation grade at the end of all projects.

  These occur frequently and demonstrate not only your ability to work independently, but also your overall maturity level.

• Videos are for a grade, not for a nap. On the few days I provide the class with a video or movie, please watch attentively and turn in the work at the end of class. There is almost always an assignment connected the film.

 

 

Grading Policy:

 

Grading is done according to a weighted point system. Certain assignments are worth a particular number of points and then weighted. Tests (35%), homework (10%), quizzes (25%), projects (30%), and final exams (20 or 15%) are all graded according to the number correct divided by the total number and then weighted at the end. I can and will answer any questions regarding grades throughout the year. Below is a list of approximate points per assignment. Again, these numbers are subject to change:

• Journals (1-3 per quarter):                                          30 pts.

• Vocabulary Quizzes (3-5 per quarter):                    10-25 pts.

• Tests (1-3 per quarter):                                                50-65 pts.

• Projects (1-3 per quarter):                                           50-100 pts.

• Notebooks (1-3 per quarter):                                     50 pts.

• Papers (1-3 per quarter):                                             50-100 pts.

• Homework (15-20 per quarter):                                 10-30 pts.

Bell, vocabulary, journal and homework assignments are in place to track the student’s daily progress. Students must turn in their daily assignments no later than the next day. Per WCS Board Policy if they are absent for an excused reason, they have two days they were absent to get the work in for full credit. In order to make up work for an unexcused absence, students have the equal amount of days but may only maximum of an 84/C. All IEP’s and 504’s will be given time and a half for accommodations requiring extended time. Projects and major course work MUST be turned in the day it is due and no later. All make up tests and quizzes are given on the specified day after school unless otherwise directed by Ms. Bradley or any other WCHS administration.

Final exams may be given early with a physical, signed note from Mr. Mayfield. Those students exempt from the 2nd semester exams must maintain a 90 average in the course and have less than three excused absences. Any unexcused absences negate the possibility of an exemption.