¬ No name papers receive NO CREDIT (6th grade policy) 
      -No name papers go in a NO NAME FILE. Students are able to check the file and re-submit work (in the late in-box).

¬ No name tests lose 10% off of their total grade (1 letter grade)

¬ If student is talking (even about the weather) during a test, they will lose 10% and if it occurs again they will receive a zero. If they are cheating, they automatically receive a zero and there will be contact home.

¬ After the 1st trimester, first name only papers receive NO CREDIT (will go in the NO NAME -- see above)

¬ In class writing assignments may be retained by teacher for school-wide assessment purposes. 

¬ Project grades are lowered 10% for each day they are turned in late.

¬ Letter grades correspond percentages as follows:
A      100-93 
A-     92-90
B+    89-88 
B      87-83 
B-     82-80
C+    79-78  
C      77-73
C-     72-70
D+    69-68
D      67-63
D-     62-60
F      59 and below

¬ Students will have nightly homework (Monday – Friday).  

¬ Homework is to complete work started in class or practice skills, not assess them.

¬ Homework will take approximately 20-60 minutes a night, but will vary according to the student and the assignment(s).

¬ Most homework assignments (specifically Spelling & Math) will be given an effort grade.  Points will be deducted for messiness, incomplete work and work not done according to the directions. 

¬ Students are expected to record their daily homework on their calendar/agenda. 
    Each student will have a calendar in their binder, some calendars will vary according to need.

¬ Parents are expected to check their child’s calendar and homework nightly (if needed).

¬ All homework assignments must be turned in on time – if they are even 5 minutes late, they are considered late.

¬ Students who are absent are expected to make up all work (1 day make-up time allotted for each day absent).


CLASS RULES (We have/will make Class Agreements ~ as a class)

1. Be respectful and courteous to all students and staff.

2. Make sure you know and follow all classroom procedures and routines.

3. Be prepared and prompt for school.



REWARDS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

1. Positive notes/e-mails/phone calls home.

2. Class and group rewards (no HW board, etc…)

3. Individual rewards (Markofer Money, etc…)



DISCIPLINE POLICY

I believe that all children have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, especially when they need to experience logical consequences for their choices.  Therefore, I feel communications with the student, parent, and myself is vital.  If the rules, routines or procedures are not adhered to, communication of some sort will occur.