Stone Bridge High School – Classroom Expectations Mrs. Newell – 2015-2016 lnewell@lcps.org EXPECTATIONS: 1. BE RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES: NO talking when I am talking, punching, kicking, biting, screaming, slapping, smacking, tripping, pushing, stealing, insulting, fighting, spitting, or otherwise BOTHERING those around you!!! 2. Bring book, notebook, pen/pencil EVERY DAY. 3. Participate FULLY in class work and discussions. 4. Do YOUR best work! Anything else is a waste of time. ABSENCES YOU are responsible for ALL work missed due to a tardy or absence. You will have the same number of days that you missed, to make up ALL work. Make-up summative assignments can be completed before school or in SSC at my discretion. ***NOTA BENE #1: Assignments that were previously assigned and turned in the day you were out are due the day you return to class. ***NOTA BENE #2: Consistently missing quiz/test day will result in a phone call home & alternative assignments. MAKE-UP WORK: All assignments will be listed on the school’s website under my name. See ME for any handouts given in class which can NOT be given a link on the webpage. If you suspect internet issues and I would, get a friend’s phone number or email ME. There are no excuses for not knowing what you missed or getting it done! If an assignment is listed as “GRADED” on my webpage, you must make it up with me, before school, no exceptions. ***NOTA BENE #3: I do NOT give credit for late work that is NOT due to an absence from class i.e. late home/class work. ***NOTA BENE #4: Extenuating circumstances (e.g. lengthy illness, death in the family, extended travel, surgery, etc.) may always be discussed with me and worked out to everyone’s advantage. ***NOTA BENE #5: Students absent for extracurricular activities or other schoolapproved absences are responsible for retrieving their work PRIOR to the day class is missed. These students will have the same due dates and responsibilities as those attending class that day. LEAVING CLASS: You MUST have your AGENDA to leave class, no exceptions. Leaving class is at MY discretion! COMMUNICATION: ALWAYS feel free to email me or stop by and ask any and all questions you may have regarding anything. My door is always OPEN and YOU are ALWAYS welcome!!! “I have read and understand the above expectations of myself/my student; if I have any questions I will feel free to contact Mrs. Newell.” PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: STUDENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________ __________________________ This handout is to be kept in the front of your binder for the entire school year for your reference.