Drama I Syllabus
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Emme Yeargin (Room 115)
2500 Anthuan Maybank Rd.
Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: (843) 546-8516 Ext. 2115
Email: eyeargin@gcsd.k12.sc.us
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GHS STUDENT HANDBOOK CLASSROOM RULES
All students are expected to adhere to basic behaviors while in ANY GHS classroom. Students must
remember that THE TEACHER IS IN CHARGE OF THE CLASSROOM. The administration, teachers, and
staff will treat all students with dignity and respect. However, immature, irresponsible, or disrespectful
behavior will not be tolerated. The following Classroom Code of Conduct states proper behaviors
expected of every student:
1. Attend class daily and be punctual
2. Have your ID properly displayed as directed by the teacher
3. Raise your hand and be recognized by the teacher BEFORE speaking
4. Remain on task and engaged in the lesson for the entire period
5. Have learning materials each day as required by the teacher
6. Respect the teacher and other persons AT ALL TIMES
7. Respect school property at ALL TIMES
8. Keep hands, feet, and body parts to yourself
9. Profane, vulgar, and inappropriate language or gestures are prohibited
10. Cell phones must be out of sight and turned off at all times
11. Food and drink items are not to be consumed in the classroom without special permission from the
school administrator
12. No bookbags are allowed in the classroom
13. Follow the directions of the teacher
MS. YEARGIN’S ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM RULES
1. FOLLOW ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SET FORTH BY GHS—If you have any questions please refer
to your student handbook.
2. NO TALKING WHILE OTHERS ARE TALKING—It is disrespectful, and it will not be tolerated under any
circumstance.
3. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS WHEN THE BELL RINGS—Have your materials ready (paper, pencil, book,
etc.) BEFORE the bell rings!
4. RAISE YOUR HAND TO SPEAK—This is so we have a respectful classroom environment and everyone has
a chance to participate.
5. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR SEAT WITHOUT PERMISSION—Please stay in your seat from bell to bell. If you
need to get up, raise your hand and I will address the situation.
6. NO SLEEPING!—There are no exceptions to this rule. You are here to learn.
7. PLEASE KEEP ALL TRASH UNTIL THE END OF THE PERIOD! Do NOT throw trash at the trash can!
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
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Verbal Warning
Teacher After-School Detention and Parent Notification
Referral to an Administrator
AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION
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After-School Detention –Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
An ISS suspension will be assigned to students who do not attend an assigned ASD as well
as to students who are late for an assigned ASD
If a student is not able to attend the designated After-School Detention time, the student is
responsible for arranging to serve their detention at an alternative time with the teacher
All assigned detention must be served within 1 week of being assigned detention
TUTORING TIMES
Monday:
After School (3:05-3:35)
Tuesday:
Before School (7:30-7:50)
After School (3:05-3:35)
Wednesday:
Before School (7:30-7:50)
After School (3:05-3:35)
Thursday:
Before School (7:30-7:50)
After School (3:05-3:35)
Friday:
Before School (7:30-7:50)
**Please let me know if you are planning to come for tutoring!! If I do not have anyone
scheduled for tutoring at that time, I will not be available. If you would like to stay for
tutoring and cannot come during these times, please see me to make other arrangements.
TARDY POLICY
Learning to be punctual is an essential part of the educational process. Promptness and
punctuality are habits that are important to develop, and they are ones that are expected at
Georgetown High School. Students are expected to be inside their classrooms before the tardy bell
rings to begin class.
Students must report to the designated tardy area in order to receive a pass to class.
The following sequence of consequences will apply to students who are tardy to class:
1st offense: warning
2nd offense: warning
3rd offense: phone call to parents
4th offense: after-school detention
5th offense: overnight suspension – Parent must bring student in to meet with the
designated administrator.
6th offense: ISS (in school suspension) – one day
Subsequent Offenses: ISS – One Day or Suspension
Students who are more than one minute to any class may be referred for cutting class.
IDENTIFICATION BADGE POLICY
* To keep our school safe, all students are to wear ID badges at all times during the school day.
Lanyards and badges are given to students at no cost at the beginning of the school year. The
badges are to be visible at all times. Students must wear their badges with their pictures facing
away from their bodies. Stickers and marks are not allowed on the badges. In the event that a
student’s ID badge has been defaced, he or she must purchase a new ID badge. Students may not
use or wear any badges other than their own.
* Teachers will check for student IDs during the school day. A student not wearing an ID badge will
be sent to a designated area to receive a temporary ID.
1st Offense:
A warning will be issued.
2nd Offense:
A warning will be issued.
3rd Offense:
A phone call will be placed to the student’s parents.
4th Offense:
An after-school detention will be assigned.
5th Offense:
Overnight Suspension will be assigned. Parent
meets with the designated administrator.
6th Offense:
ISS – One day
Subsequent Offenses:
ISS – Out-of-School or Suspension
* Students who lose ID badges may purchase replacement badges for $5.00 each (and $1.00 for
lanyards) from the NJROTC department during lunches, before school or after school.
* All teachers and administrators will be checking students’ ID badges during the day.
Students must show ID badges to teachers and other staff members when requested to do so.
Failure to identify oneself to a teacher or staff member or failure to stop to speak to a teacher or
staff member when asked to do so is a major disciplinary offense.
GRADING POLICY
Class Participation (Class Participation in Drama is NOT optional)
Minor Grades
Tests and Projects
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40%
25%
35%
Each student is responsible for obtaining any work missed due to absence
All make-up work is due within 5 days of the original absence
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Yeargin by email at eyeargin@gcsd.k12.sc.us or by
phone at (843) 546-8516 ext. 2115