acswritingrules

Classroom Expectations
1. Be on time with all materials
2. Participate with the intention of learning
3. Follow all directions with academic honesty/integrity
4. Positively contribute to our class community
5. Be respectful

Rewards For Your Success!
Praise, Personal Recognition, Classroom Leadership Roles,
Positive Notes Home, Certificates, Class or School Nominated awards

Consequences:
        1st time: Student redirected or cautioned by the teacher

        2nd time: Student-teacher conference is held. Parent(s) may be
     contacted about the situation

        3rd time: Student will receive a detention. Parent will be
      contacted about the situation

        Severe clause: Further insubordination will result in an office
      referral and/or a parent-teacher-student meeting

Classroom Policies
A. Attendance
      Absences & Tardy
    1. Attendance will be taken daily by the teacher and office.

    2. Excused absences require proper documentation and
         acceptance by the HS office. (Please refer to pages 7-8 of your
         2008-2009 ACS Student Handbook.

    3. Three or more unexcused absences and/or tardies will result
         in detention, homework penalties, and possibly no credit for
         this course. (Please refer to pages 7-9 Student Handbook)

B. Assignments
     Late Work & Unexcused absences
         1. Work is due at the beginning of class, otherwise it is
              considered late. Work is also considered late if you have
              it but can’t find it, you have it on your flash drive, you
              had printer issues, you swear you did it but…etc.

         2. Late work must be turned in by the beginning of the next
              consecutive calendar day for partial credit. It will receive
              a 25% reduction for one day late; 50% for two or more days.
              Turn in all late work directly to the teacher.

         3. Unexcused absences will result in a 0% on any work due that
              day.

     Excused Absences
         1. Students who are officially excused by the office for
              absence may turn in the assignment or complete the
              missed assignment the next time class is scheduled to
              meet (except otherwise stated in ‘Writing Expectations’).
              You are responsible for checking our class website for any
              missed work, handouts, notes etc. www.mrsgreer.net.
              Please turn in all absent work directly to the teacher.
              If you have questions regarding an assignment, please email
              the teacher: tgreer@acsamman.edu.jo

         2. EMAC ACTIVITIES: If you miss an assignment that was
              assigned while away on an EMAC event, you shall have one
              week from the day you are supposed to return to school to
              make up the missed assignment(s). Assignments given
              PRIOR to travel are due on previously assigned due dates or
              teacher arranged due dates. (pg 23 in the Student Handbook)

C. Academic Honesty
         1. All students are expected to follow the ACS Student Code of
              Ethics.

         2. Academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and the consequences of
              dishonesty are on page 23 in the ACS Student Handbook.

D. Acceptable Use Policy
         *Students will abide by the ACS policy regarding lap top use.

E. Academic Assessment
   QUARTERLY
             10% Homework, Quizzes & Participation
             20% Journal
             30% Writing Process (drafting, editing, revising)
             40% Performance Assessment
                      -Formal essay or documents, written literary analysis,
                       integrated assignments, portfolio work, tests, etc.
     SEMESTER
             A semester exam is NOT given in this course.   Your semester
             average is calculated 50% per quarter average.

F. Office Hours
    1. Students may schedule a time to meet individually with the
         teacher to discuss assignments, evaluations, or progress in
         class.
    2. Students may contact the teacher also through email

G. Other
        Bathroom
            Use the bathroom during break or in between classes.
            You will not be released from class unless it is an emergency.

        Food & Drink
            1. You may bring water in a clear container (with a lid or
                 cap) to drink during class
            2. Only healthy snacks are allowed in class-whole fruits or
                 vegetables. NO gum, junk food, soda…

       iPods & Cell Phones
           Ipods and cell phones are not to be on at school from 8-3 PM.

Use my email: tgreer@acsamman.edu.jo or our class website: www.
mrsgreer.net to keep on top of your work! YOUR LEARNING IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY!