You must arrive to class on time and fully prepared.
On time means being at your desk, in the classroom, prepared to work when the bell rings.
Fully prepared means having a working pen, paper, your binder, any textbooks and a USB stick
The objective is to have a classroom where there is a minimum of posted rules and a maximum of respect for others, including your classmates and your teacher. This means that the individual student is responsible for his or her own actions. It also means that the student must listen and behave towards others in the class in a manner that demonstrates respect for themselves as well as other.
Attendance/Absences:
Regular attendance is absolutely necessary.
Students are responsible for catching up work they have missed due to an excused absence. If you are in the school the day after an absence (the day prior to the next class), see your teacher about missed work so that you can complete it and be ready for the next class.
If you are absent on the day of the test or the day an assignment is due, be prepared to write the test or hand in the assignment on the first day you return to school.
If you expect to be absent for an extended period of time, please contact your teacher to make arrangements to complete work, make up tests, and set suitable due dates.
If you are absent without excuse from a class in which a test was written or an assignment was due, you will receive a zero make for that test/assignment. It may not be written/ submitted at a later date.
Assignments:
One of the most important things that you can do to maximise your chances of success if to develop good work habits. You will have homework most nights. Even if you do not have any “written” homework, you are expected to review at home the work you do in class each day.
Incomplete or messy assignments will not be accepted.
Students who submit plagiarised assignments will receive a mark of ZERO, their parents will be contacted and they will be referred to the administration.
Most assignments may be word-processed/typed. Most written compositions will be done in class.
Include your name, date and title if applicable on all work.
Electronic Devices:
Devices like computers, tablets and mobile phones can be used in class but only when it is pertaining to the work assigned in class.
If the teacher feels that you cannot abstain from playing games, no chatting or texting making selfies of yourself during class time, the device shall remain in your school bag or even better, at home.
Food & Drink:
Unless you are planning on sharing with everyone in the class, please refrain from eating or bringing food to the class.
Please only bring water to class. (Only students should be coming to class.....not the local ant population)
Extra Help:
If you need to see me, it would be best if you try to make an appointment with me to ensure that I will be there to answer your questions.
FLEX TIME: Use it to your advantage. Come in during that time to get extra help.
Don't wait until I am checking your homework or collecting an assignment to tell me you had problems with it or didn't understand it. I will be more likely to help you or work out an alternate plan with you if you approach me before the deadline.
The best way to get a hold of me is through email ([email protected]) I check my email regularly throughout the day and also check it at least once after school hours.