Sewanhaka Central High School District
A National Blue Ribbon District of Excellence
Elmont Memorial High School
Intro to Living Environment Grade Expectations
Ms. Unterricht
2012-2013
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCIENCE:
A. You will need in class EVERY day:
- 1 1/2 inch (or larger) binder
- 3 dividers for binder
- Pens (BLUE or BLACK ONLY).
- PENCILS
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Come to class daily
2. Be in your seat, quiet, and ready to begin work WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
3. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS!
4. Record complete and accurate class notes.
5. Have RESPECT for your teacher, classmates and YOU
6. Follow teacher’s instructions
7. Complete all homework assignments on time.
8. Make up missed work due to absences.
9. Report for extra help when needed.
10. Study for tests and quizzes.
11. At the end of class the teacher will dismiss you, Do Not just leave when the bell sounds!
C. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
PARTICIPATION- completing the “Do Now”, participating in class discussions, answering questions,
and completing/handing in classwork all fall under good class participation. Being unprepared,
calling out, disrupting, and lateness can result in deductions from these points.
HOMEWORK – Homework will be assigned 4 times per week and will include completing
worksheets and castlelearning (online questions). Homework must be completed and brought to
class the next day unless otherwise indicated. Partial credit will be given for incomplete work. If you
are absent you are responsible for finding out from another student or from my website what
homework has been assigned. The assignment must be completed within a reasonable amount of
time. Speak with your teacher to discuss your missing work. If no written homework is assigned you
are expected to review notes and other materials in preparation for tests and quizzes.
** Since everything we do in class counts toward your grade, it is very important that you do ALL your homework assignments.
If a student or parent wishes to know if there is a homework assignment, or when an assignment is
due, they can visit my website. See instructions below.
www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us  Under “Our Schools” click “Elmont”  click “Our Faculty”  scroll
down to my last name and click on “Unterricht, R”
D. QUIZZES/TESTS
“Do Nows” will be graded as openbook quizzes based on the previous day’s lesson. Therefore, it is
extremely important that you bring your notes to class every day to receive the highest grade
possible. There are no makeups on “Do Now” quizzes. If you are in class, you are expected to hand
in a “Do Now” quiz. In addition, regular closed book quizzes are usually announced in advance, so
students can budget their homework and study time. On rare occasions, POP quizzes are given.
E. ABSENCE
IF YOU HAVE BEEN ABSENT, SPEAK TO THE TEACHER TO ARRANGE COMPLETING
MISSED WORK
F. PROJECTS- Projects submitted late will lose 10 points per day late. Projects are worth a test grade.
G. EXTRA HELP
Students should report for extra help when absent or needed.
H. GRADING
EVERYTHING COUNTS!!! Students’ grades each marking period are determined by total
points:
(1) Homework/Lab…….. 20 %
(2) Quizzes……………….20 %
(3) Tests/Projects… ….. 50 %
(4) Participation………….10 %
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
SCIENCE CLASS: Introduction to Living Environment
TEACHER’S NAME: Ms. Unterricht
TEACHER E-MAIL: runterricht@gmail.com
TEACHER WEBSITE: Available through school website
EXTRA HELP: Check website for most current information regarding extra help
Sewanhaka Central High School District
A National Blue Ribbon District of Excellence
Elmont Memorial High School
Intro to Living Environment Grade Expectations
Ms. Unterricht
2012-2013
Dear Students and Parents,
Please read the information on the previous pages and sign your name on the line provided stating
that you have read the expectations for this class. If you have any questions about this
information, please e-mail me at runterricht@gmail.com
Thank you and I look forward to working with you. Let’s have a great year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Unterricht
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