Class rules:

1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GIVEN.
2. KEEP HANDS AND OTHER OBJECTS TO YOURSELF.
3. RESPECT ALL OTHERS.
4. REFRAIN FROM USING VULGAR LANGUAGE.
5. COME TO CLASS ON TIME / WAIT TO BE DISMISSED.

Failure to follow rules will result in:

1st offense- Warning.
2nd offense- 2 minute detention after school the same day.
3rd offense- 1 hour detention after school* and a CALL HOME.
                 * or half an hour detention before school
4th offense- Referral to the principal and a CALL HOME.

Severe action- Student will be referred to the principal immediately!

Ability to follow rules may result in:

Notes home
Phone calls home
Free time
Dunkin’ Donuts party
Other positive consequences (see page 7 of Guidelines)

Grades will be based on the following percentage scale:

HOMEWORK .............................. 10%
LAB WORK ................................. 30%
TESTS ......................................... 40%
PARTICIPATION ..................... 20%

Letter grades will be assigned according to the standardized scale of the District of Edison’s grading policy.

Homework:

A small H.W. assignment will be given almost every night.     However, you can do some assignments ahead of time by using     the syllabus.
H.W. is checked/collected unannounced once a week.
Late H.W. can be turned in for half credit until the end of the     chapter.
Incomplete H.W. will NOT be accepted.

Lab work:

If you are absent you must make up the lab after school within 1     week.
Lab procedures will be discussed in lab.

Tests:

There are about 3 unit tests and 1 marking period test per     marking period. Each test is broken down into two multiple     choice sections and one essay section. You might even get    extra credit, if the "Magic 8 ball" likes you.
If you are absent you must make up the test after school within 1     week or you will receive an F. THIS IS YOUR     RESPONSIBILITY!
Once every marking period, you will have the option of taking an     ALTERNATIVE TEST in place of a standard test. However, it     must be based on the chapter we are studying. This assignment     must be approved by me before we begin the chapter. Alternative testing includes:
    written report- 3 pages typed with work cited
    oral report- 7 minute speech
    presentation- poster, model, slides, or video
Remember: Study Hard! Extra Help is always available after     school.

Participation:

You get 75 points every day if you:
    a. come to class on time and wait for me to dismiss you
    b. bring your book, notebook, and a pencil
    c. begin the "Do Now" task before I finish taking attendance
You can gain points during class by answering questions correctly.
You can also lose points during class if you:
    a. are not paying attention
    b. talk or write notes
    c. pack up early

A typical student's grade might look like this,

HOMEWORK .............................. 90% avg. (90 x .1)  = 9
LAB WORK ................................. 85% avg. (85 x .3)  = 25.5
TESTS ......................................... 70% avg. (70 x .4)  = 28
PARTICIPATION ..................... 80% avg. (80 x .2)  = 16 +
                                                                             78.5% or C+ If the same student did only one third of the H.W. (30 x .1),     he/she might only receive a C-.
Again, by not participating (40 x .2), he/she might also get a C-.
Not doing H.W. or participating WILL have an impact on your      grade!

One class per marking period will win Dunkin’ Donuts for the entire class!
The class which receives the most awards per marking period, EATS UP!
Awards include:
    Fantastic Attitude Award- given to the most cooperative class.
    Superb Average Award- given to the class with the overall highest         academic average.
    Best Attendance Award- given to the class with the least absences.
    Fewest Detentions Award- given to the class(es) with the lowest number         of detentions (every class should get this one).
    Random Choice Award- given to a random class.

Every other Friday, your class may have 15 minutes of free time to talk, do     other H.W., or just relax PLUS a reading from the "Grossology Manual",     provided there is a consistently positive class attitude and no recent     detentions given.

The chance at 5 points extra credit is available on each test, IF you     answer the bonus question correctly. GOOD LUCK!