Student Contract
"An Abbreviated Version"

Test and Quiz Policy

Pre-discussion comprehension quizzes and announced/pop quizzes will be a regular occurence in this class. If you are absent the day of the quiz/test, you will make it up on the day of your return. If you are scheduled to take it after school and do not show up, you will receive an automatic zero. Absentee policies apply according to school policy.

Grade Distribution (subject to change based on progression of course work)

Quizzes 15% Tests 20% Writing 20% Homework 10% Participation 10%

25% for the following--

1st Marking Period: Summer Reading Tests

2nd Marking Period: Mid-term Exam & Research Process

3rd Marking Period: Research Paper

4th Marking Period: Final Exam

Lateness

Each unexcused lateness results in 1/2 point each off final grade.

Book pass

After the first use of this pass, each unprepared day will result in 1 point off final grade.

Notebook Requirement

You must have a formatted English-only notebook. Follow details given in class.

Assignment Format

Follow MLA format. Type final paper with 1" margins, double-spaced, and paginated.

Upper left-hand corner: Your name

Teacher's Name

Course

Date

Order from top to bottom: final draft, rough draft, pre-writing.

Late Work

A notation in my grade book will be made as a means to evaluate your work pattern. It is always best to do the assignment. No major assignments will be accepted late, unless otherwise announced.

General Behavior

In order to have a productive period, we need to give respect in order to get respect. Let's all learn from each other.Upon entering class, be sure to read the agenda on the board and copy important dates/reminders. Visit the "Yesterday's News" files, if need be. Class dismissal occurs only after the teacher dismisses the class. The bell does not replace the teacher.

Pet Peeve:
Packing up before the teacher has completed the lesson or a fellow classmate has concluded a comment. 

- Mrs. Haines