Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Will my student get a consequence if they come to class unprepared?
- Must my student have their books every day?
- Do I have to send a written excuse even if I called?
- What are your grading policies?
- What are your class rules?
- Is there school detention?
- Is there team detention?
- When is a student tardy to class?
Will my student get a consequence if they come to class unprepared?
Yes.
Must my student have their books every day?
Yes!!!! They should also be covered.
Do I have to send a written excuse even if I called?
Yes, we must have signed, written documentation.
What are your grading policies?
Grading Policy:
Tests/Projects/Writings are worth 35%
Quizzes are worth 20%
Homework is worth 5%
Classwork is worth 30%
Benchmark Exam is worth 10%
Projects will be accepted up to 2 days late with a deduction of
10 pts. for each day.
Late homework will not be accepted without an excused absence.
What are your class rules?
Mrs. McMenamin’s Rules and Regulations
My students need to be aware of the following rules and
regulations that will be utilized in my classroom. Failure to
follow these rules will result in disciplinary action:
1. Tardiness to class
2. Unpreparedness for class (lack of homework, books,
writing materials, planner, notebook, paper, etc.)
3. Violation of Code of Conduct –see Code of Conduct and
planner for school rules
4. Violation of dress code- see Code of Conduct and planner
for school rules
5. Classroom disruptions
6. Disruption outside of classroom (restroom, hallway,
cafeteria, etc.)
7. Argumentative/disrespectful/rude
8. Bringing purses, book bags, backpacks, or gym bags to
class (ALL of these items MUST stay in the locker until
connections block-girls may carry a small personal clutch that is
no larger than a half-sheet of standard notebook paper.
9. Chewing gum/candy
10. Bringing electronics to the classroom (all electronic
devices –cell phones, c.d. players, i-pods, etc. –MUST be turned
OFF and stowed in locker during school hours)- failure to follow
this policy will result in confiscation of electronic device, and
parent must come to main office to pick it up. Continued
violations may warrant the device being held in the main office
until the end of the school year.
11. Absences – please note that it is the student’s
responsibility to get any make-up work after an excused absence.
Ay work not returned within the schools attendance policy (1-day
absent=2 days allowed to compete work) will receive a zero.
12. Hall passes during class-students will not receive a hall
pass unless it is an emergency. Students need to utilize the
restroom between classes. If there is a medical condition,
parent should contact the school.
These are the choices that teachers may use for consequences for
minor types of disciplinary problems. We also will follow the
Code of Conduct for other infractions.
1. Verbal warning-consider this sheet and the first week of
school your verbal warning
2. Silent lunch, classroom isolation, or isolation in
another classroom
3. Team Conference with student
4. Parent Contact/Parent Conference
5. After School Detention (NO homework is to be done at this
time)
Is there school detention?
Yes, it will be after school from 2:45 until 3:30 PM with the
assigned teacher and is assigned by an administrator.
Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. Missed
detention may result in ISS being assigned.
Is there team detention?
Yes, this can be assigned by any teacher on the team and will be
served during the morning before school. Parents are responsible
for providing transportation. Failure to attend detention will
result in further disciplinary action.
When is a student tardy to class?
Students must be in their seat ready to start class when the
late bell rings. Therefore, they need to use their time wisely.
