You are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in class as well as
those found in the Student Handbook.
You should remember to bring everything you will need with you to
class (this includes the covered textbook, notebook, writing supplies, any
homework assignments, an independent reading book, etc.).
Homework, written assignments, quizzes, individual & group activities, and
tests can be expected. Advanced notice will be given for tests and most
quizzes. There will be some quizzes given without prior notice (primarily
notebook quizzes).
After an absence, you should get notes and any missed homework from a
classmate. You are responsible for all notes, assignments, etc. that you
missed while absent. Check my website while at home and ask me when
you return. This is your responsibility.
Homework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline and
lifelong learning habits; for these reasons, I believe that homework is an
essential part of every child’s learning experience. Homework is usually not
new learning and should enhance what the student has been working on in
class. However, homework incorporates a wider definition than most students
realize. It includes the completion of work not finished in class, completion
of daily assignments, review of concepts taught that day, reading, work on
long-term projects, studying for upcoming quizzes/tests, and preparing for
the next day. Most students with failing grades are not adequately completing
homework assignments and studying. Therefore, I recommend that all students
schedule a regular routine for completing homework.
You are allowed to turn in one assignment late per grading period, no
questions asked (due the following day). After that, homework will be
accepted late with a maximum grade of 80%. No credit will be given for
work more than two weeks late. Exceptions are made for excused absences
(students are generally given one day to make up an assignment per each day
absent). [Teacher Discretion]
You will be required to type many assignments in 8th grade. If your home
printer breaks or runs out of ink, you should save it to a jump drive and
come in prior to class to print it out on a school computer (this should be
done in the morning before school begins). Another option is to email it to
me and I will print it for you at school. Again, this must be done prior to
the class period it is due. The assignment will be counted late if you come
to class with only a jump drive in hand or directions for me about an email I
can expect at any moment from home.
You will also be required to complete assignments on a computer using the
internet in both grades seven and eight. If you are unable to complete such
an assignment due to computer or internet issues at home, you will be
expected to come in prior to class to finish the assignment at school (before
school begins). The assignment will be considered late if it is not done by
the assigned date or time.