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Classroom Orientation for Mrs. Stewart’s Students
I. Responsibilities
As Webster (the dictionary guy) points out, a norm is “a standard, model, or pattern.” In this class, we will take responsibility
for upholding the standards of a respectful, positive environment by adhering to the following norms:
The Code of Cooperation*
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EVERY member is responsible for the progress and success of the class.
Attend all class meetings, on time.
Come prepared.
Carry out assignments on schedule.
Listen to and show respect for the contributions of other members.
Avoid disruptive side conversations.
Only one person speaks at a time.
Ask questions when you do not understand.
Attend to your personal comfort needs, but minimize class disruption.
Have fun!
*Adapted from the Boeing Airplane Group Team Member Training Manual
In short, BE NICE... to each other, to me, to yourself, and to stuff 
“Bio-bucks”
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ALL students are awarded six bio-bucks at the beginning of each quarter. Hang onto them by making
good choices. At quarter’s end, unspent bio-bucks turn into extra credit!
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Choosing to disregard our Code results in a bio-buck fine (e.g., an unexcused tardy costs 2 bio-bucks),
loss of earned privileges, detention, and/or removal from class. Consequences escalate. Discipline
problems are communicated to the home and reported to the administration via the IHS online referral
system. See the IHS Handbook for additional information.
Academic honesty
Academic honesty is an I.H.S. norm. ‘Cheating’ is any attempt to misrepresent your level of achievement or to
aid another student in such an attempt. “We worked together” never produces nor justifies identical papers
bearing different names. Reference your work. If you are unsure as to whether something is considered
cheating, please ask – you won’t be penalized for asking. Cheating will earn a zero on the assignment, a call
home, and referral to the administration. Read the section on cheating in the IHS Handbook.
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II. Procedures From A to Z
Operating procedures are used in the workplace to make sure that things run smoothly. Knowing the procedures for our class
enables you to maximize your learning time.
Absence
(Excused)
Our class is a performance class – regular attendance is crucial for student success. If you
are absent for a day, YOU are responsible for finding out what took place in class by checking
the WEEKLY SCHEDULE and obtaining missed handouts from the handouts file. See MAKING UP
MISSED WORK. If you miss part of a school day, please turn in published work before leaving.
Attention
If you are busy working in groups & I need everyone’s attention, I will stand near the front of
the room with my hand in the air and ask for attention. When this happens, please stop talking
and turn towards me for further instructions.
Begin class
Please be on time so you can read the agenda on the board & prepare for the day’s lesson.
Dismissal
I need the last few minutes of class to monitor clean up or clarify homework. Thus, after
final instructions are given & the room is clean, I – not the bell – will dismiss our class.
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“I have read Mrs. Stewart’s Classroom Orientation. I agree to abide by, or support my son/daughter in
agreeing to abide by, its rules & procedures. If special accommodations due to disability are required,
I/we will meet with my teacher to make arrangements.”
Student name (please print) ________________________ Student Signature:_________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: ___________________________________ Date:_________________________________
Contacting
Me
You or your parents/guardians are welcome to e-mail (bstewart2@nsd.org), call (425.408.7302),
or write me (IHS main office mailbox). I try to respond within 48 h. E-mail is easiest!
Electronic
Devices
In accordance with school policy, the use of personal electronic devices like iPods & cell phones
is prohibited during instructional time. Please keep them out of sight unless directed by me.
Help
Sessions
I hold optional after-school Help Sessions most weeks, usually on Tuesday afternoon. The date
and time of each session is written on the board by the previous Friday. I am also available to
help students during Club/Study time on block days (M, T, and F in 2013-14).
Homework
Homework is for lesson preparation, skill practice, and creative
time. Please complete homework in your journal unless
instructed otherwise. It is always due at the start of class.
I expect a good faith effort; this means genuinely trying to
answer every question. Leaving a question blank does not
show evidence of having tried to answer it.
Late Work
Late work, though strongly discouraged, will be accepted
ONE class day later with a penalty of 2 bio-bucks. If turned in more than one class day later,
or if no more biobucks remain, the work will be accepted for half credit.
Making Up
Missed
Work from
an Excused
Absence
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Missed homework – Complete it within a grace period equal to the length of the absence.
In other words, if you are absent one day, you have one extra day to turn in the work.
Missed quiz – The quiz score is usually prorated using your next quiz or unit exam score.
Missed lab – Write the report using data from a partner. You must cite your partner in your
report. Due to safety issues and lack of space, there are rarely make-up labs.
Missed exam – Either take the next day in class or at that week's Help Session. If a
student arranges to take a make-up exam and is a no-show, s/he forfeits the opportunity.
Pass List
If late to class, using a pass for a restroom emergency, or leaving with an early dismissal, sign
the pass list on the clipboard by the door. Remember…. passes are privileges.
Pre-Lab
A pre-lab assignment prepares a student to SAFELY work in the laboratory. Therefore,
choosing not to complete the pre-lab means that the student cannot do the lab. S/he will spend
the period performing classroom service or book work instead.
Publishing
When instructed to publish an assignment, please revise the work and turn it in on lined,
unlined, or graph paper (as appropriate) instead of completing it in your journal.
Substitutes The Code of Cooperation and all classroom procedures are in effect when we have a guest
(substitute) teacher. As they say at WSDOT, “consequences double in guest teacher zones.”
Website
Visit me on the Web at http://schoolcenter.nsd.org/bstewart. You can access the class home
page (assignments, rubrics and keys are posted there under “Documents”), check your grade
(Progress Reports), or leave me an e-mail message.
Weekly
Schedule
Every Wednesday I announce the tentative schedule for the week ahead, including our lessons
and homework assignments. Plan to write the weekly schedule in a planner each Wednesday.
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“Z end!” Thank you for reading!
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