Mrs. Naus
I: Required Materials
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5 subject notebook with a folder or a large 3 ring binder with loose leaf DESIGNATED
ONLY FOR FORENSICS WORK o Notebooks will be collected and checked randomly
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Pencil case with at least 2 pencils and 2 pens
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3 ring hole puncher to fit in your binders or notebooks
II: Responsibilities
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Come to class on time and prepared to work. All students should be seated and ready to begin their do now by the late bell
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1 point for class participation will be lost for each day unprepared
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Bring your materials to class EVERY DAY
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Be respectful to your teacher and classmates
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Take accurate class notes
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Complete ALL homework assignments and laboratory reports ON TIME
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Make up all missing work due to absence
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Report to Extra help when needed
Extra help periods________1_______ Room_________239_________
III:Grading: Grades will be calculated based on total points
1. Homework
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Homework will be assigned at least 4 nights per week and posted on the board
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Homework includes reading, written assignments, and studying and MUST be completed by the due date.
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Homework is to INCLUDE A PROPER HEADING & be written on loose-leaf paper or typed
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Homework Policy: 10 completed homework assignments in a row will lead to a 1 homework free pass.
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3 missing homework assignments will lead to detention
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Homework will not be accepted late unless a student is absent (see ABSENCE). When a student is absent, he/she is responsible for finding out what work was missed, and for making up the work within the time specified by the teacher.
* 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 at http://teacherweb.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/~nnaus
2. Quizzes
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At least one quiz or test will be given each week may consist of Do Nows or homework assignments
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May be announced or unannounced
3.In Class Participation
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Laboratory Reports will be performed in class
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Preparation EVERY DAY which means having your forensics notebook or binder and a writing utencil
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Random assessment questions will be asked and collected
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Calling out, talking out of turn and lateness will deduct points from this grade

4. Exams
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Each chapter will end with an exam
5. Projects
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All projects will be research and/or internet based some will require a short presentation
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Projects are due on the date assigned LATENESS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
IV. ABSENCE
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All work missed due to absence MUST be made up. If a student is absent, he/she should find out what the missing work was
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ASK THE TEACHER WHAT DATE THE WORK SHOULD BE MADE UP BY .
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Students who are absent from class will be given one day for each absent day to make up missed work
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FAILURE TO MAKE UP MISSED WORK WILL RESULT IN A LOWERED OR
FAILING GRADE.
Students can visit my website to find out what work has been assigned, and should use the buddy system:
My website address: http://teacherweb.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/~nnaus
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Buddy’s name
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Buddy’s phone number
Your first homework assignment is to have your contract signed and returned to me by tomorrow.
This will be kept in the front of your binder or notebook for the remainder of the year.
I look forward to a wonderful year.
Your Name
Parent/Guardian Name
Date
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