Behavioral Expectations and Grading System
Under NRS 388.122, “bullying” means written, verbal or electronic expressions or physical acts
or gestures, or any combination thereof, that are directed at a person or group of persons, or a
single severe and willful act or expression that is directed at a person or group of persons, and:
a. Have the effect of:
(1) Physically harming a person or damaging the property of a person; or
(2) Placing a person in reasonable fear of physical harm to the person or damage to the
property of the person; or
b. Interfere with the rights of a person by:
(1) Creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment for the person; or
(2) Substantially interfering with the academic performance of a student or the ability of the
person to participate in or benefit from services, activities or privileges provided by a school;
*This is a summary of the legal definition of bullying. Please use the link below to access the
full legal definition and for other information on bullying:
CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: CONSEQUENCES/REWARDS
My objective is for students to eventually regulate their own behavior. For a visual aid students
are given a tally mark for positive behaviors (thumbs up) and inappropriate behaviors (thumbs
down). These tally sheets are sent home every day. More thumbs up equate to a happy face.
More thumbs down equate to a sad face. Five happy faces in a week entitle the student to ice
cream at the park on Friday. One sad face in a week the student stays in the room on Friday with
my teacher assistant and works on social skills. The most successful students are the ones whose
parents follow through at home with rewards and consequences for the daily behavioral reports.
Classroom Rules:
Raise Your Hand Quietly
Listen to the Teacher
Be Quiet When Someone Else is Talking
Finish Your Work
Be Nice to Everyone
Hands and Feet to Yourself
CITIZENSHIP
Students who earn outstanding citizenship are those that follow directions, get along with others,
and always try their best.
EVALUATION AND GRADING SYSTEM Based on IEP goals:
A 90-100% Completes all tasks, active class participation
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F below 59%
Completes 80-% of tasks, above average participation
Completes 70% of tasks, average participation
Completes 60% of tasks, below average participation
Completes 59% or less of assignments, little or no class participation
QUARTER GRADES
Assessments
10%
Class work
50%
Participation
40%
SEMESTER GRADES
Quarter 1/3
45%
Quarter 2/4
45%
Final Exam
10%
Grades will be updated to Infinite Campus on a weekly basis. You can access Infinite Campus
and my website on the Hyde Park home page, hydeparkms.org.
EXCESSIVETARDY NOTIFICATION
1st-3rd tardies
Teacher progressive discipline
4THTARDY
Referral to dean (Deans Detention)
5THTARDY
Required Parent Conference by Phone (RPCA) and deans detention
6THTARDY
Required Parent Conference (RPC)
7th TARDY
Required Parent Conference.
8TH TARDY
Required Parent Conference and possible suspension. Ineligibe to participate
in any extracurricular activities for the rest of the semester.
HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Phone number is 799-4260 ext. 4080 before class 7:15 until 7:40
and after school from 2:00 until 2:15. My email address is djkennedy@interact.ccsd.net