CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Mrs. Shaneyfelt
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EVALUATION/GRADING The nine weeks grade will be calculated using tests
(50%), quizzes, labs (30%), notebook checks/portfolios/projects
(20%). Tests and notebook checks are
given at the end of a chapter or a major topic. Quizzes are given at least once a
week. Homework is assigned every
block. Test corrections may be done to add points to the
test grade. The test corrections must
have the question and the answer written out completely. The original test paper must be signed by
the parent/guardian. Half-credit is
given for each correction. Test
corrections are due the next block. Extra credit is not usually given. |
STUDENT CONDUCT Students should be in their seats and ready to work when
the bell rings. Students should raise
their hands and wait to be acknowledged before speaking. Inappropriate talking in class includes
asking a classmate for a pencil or a piece of loose leaf. Students should remain in their seats
unless given permission to move about the room. Pencils should be sharpened before class
begins. Trash should be held until
leaving the classroom. The VBCPS Code of Conduct is to be followed as well
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MAKE-UP Students are expected to make up any work missed due
to an excused absence within five school days of the last
absence. Extra help is available in the morning before school
with 24 hours notice. ______________________________________ CLASSROOM INFORMATION Website: http://TeacherWeb.com/VA/ BrandonMiddleSchool/FrancesShaneyfelt Email: Frances.Shaneyfelt@VBSchools.com Phone: 648-4450
Ext. 71271 SCHOOL NET: Class
assignments and announcements – available on the Brandon Web Site If a conference is desired, please
contact your child’s guidance counselor to set a date and time. |
MATERIALS REQUIRED Students are to bring their planner, their science
textbook, the correct notebook, their SOL Bell Ringer Notebook, and a pencil
to class every day. If you choose to
use a mechanical pencil, please be sure to have your own lead for it. No markers or pens are needed in the
classroom. Goggles are required to be worn during any lab
involving glassware, chemicals, or heat.
Goggles will be provided and must be worn during the entire lab
session. The |
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HOMEWORK Homework is posted on the side board and on my web
page. It is assigned every block. It should be copied into the planner. Homework is part of the science notebook and students
are expected to complete it and keep it in their notebook. Please check your student’s planner on a daily basis. |
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES ALL work is done in # 2 pencil unless otherwise
noted. Students should enter the classroom quietly, immediately sit in their
seats and copy and answer the bell ringer question in the SOL Bell Ringer
Notebook provided. Students should then copy and define the
Word of the Day. Students will copy homework into their planner and
update the Table of Contents. Students
should then wait quietly for further instructions |
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SPECIAL PROJECTS Details of projects and portfolios will be given in
class with specific dates for submission.
The dates given are the LAST days the project may be submitted for
credit. Library time will be provided,
if necessary, |
GRADING SCALE A – 5.0 – 94-100 B – 4.0 – 86-93 C – 3.0 – 78-85 D – 2.0 – 70-77 E – 1.0 – 69 and below
0.0 – WORK NOT TURNED IN |
Parents
are reminded that all student papers, tests, etc. are the property of
The
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Parent/Guardian and student,
please sign below indicating that you have read these classroom expectations.
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