Ms. D. Smith’s Parenting
Classroom Rules and Procedures
(Revised 8-31-12)
1. MATERIALS REQUIRED
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1 ½” - 3 Ring binder (For Coursework Journal)
Loose leaf paper only
4-Subject dividers (study guides, class projects, class notes, and bell work).
Black/blue ink pens and/or No. 2 pencils w/erasers, only (Points will be
deducted if any other colors are used. However, you may use any colored ink,
when taking notes.).
2. CLASS RULES
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Respect others.
This includes school property and authority as well as fellow students and their
property. Please, do not touch anything on my desk, unless you receive
permission from me.
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Be on task.
You must be in your assigned seat, at the start of class. Anyone who
reports to class after the tardy bell without a pass will be
counted tardy. Bring your textbook to class, everyday! Start bell work,
immediately! The class agenda will be on the right side of the board, everyday.
You must be attentive to follow instructions the first time and complete all
assignments. Ten points will be taken off for each day an assignment is late
(except for excused absences, in which make-up work is due within two days of
return). Be alert! No head resting or sleeping allowed in class. Personal
discussions, note writing, assignments for other classes, and electronic
devices (cameras, cell phones, Ipods, headphone sets, etc.) are not
permitted, unless given permission by Ms. Smith. You are to remain in your
assigned seat until class is dismissed.
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No food or drink.
Water is fine, as long as it is in a clear container.
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Show responsibility.
You must abide by all of the rules set by SHS (i.e. the Student Code of Conduct,
Internet Policy, Computer Lab Rules, etc.). You must use your class time,
wisely. You are responsible for make-up work and handing in all assignments
on time, with the proper heading (first and last name, date, class period, and
assignment name). Points will be deducted for incomplete heading. Students
are allowed to turn assignments in early. All completed assignments go into
the assignment tray that is labeled for your class period. Coursework
notebooks go inside the box that is labeled for your class period (located
underneath the assignment table). You must keep all of your graded
assignments (except tests/quizzes), organized, inside of your coursework
notebook.
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Be positive.
3. BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES (Not necessarily in this order.)
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Verbal/Non-verbal warning
Instructor/Student conference
Instructor/Parent conference
Detention assignment
Referral to the Dean
4. HALL PASSES
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3 hall passes are allowed per nine-week grading period.*
A detention will be given after maximum usage (3) is up.
After 6th pass, your pass privilege will be taken away, until the next 9 week pd.
3 bonus points are given at the end of each nine weeks, if no passes are used.
*Please see me regarding any medical issues.
5. COURSEWORK**
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Class Participation
Worksheets/Notes (Study material)
Individual and Group Projects
Pop Quizzes
Chapter/Unit Assessments
Two 150 word summaries to http://www.turnitin.com and two peer
editing/evaluations. The student’s login name is: student’s first name_last name
plus the last two digits of student’s ID #@highlands.gaggle.net (i.e.
fname_lname16@highlands.gaggle.net). Students are encouraged to complete
such assignments in a timely manner, to avoid technical difficulties (last minute
mishaps). Please look below to find your class period, class id, and password.
Be aware that usernames and passwords are case sensitive.
Class
Performance Based
Parenting 2A
Parenting 3A
Parenting 4A
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Class ID
5344990
5345024
5345037
5345046
Password
PB1213
P2A1213
P3A1213
P4A1213
Coursework Journal (Contains all graded assignments, except quizzes and
tests; Collected towards the end of each 9 wk. grading period)
Final Exam (Comprehensive; 20% of final grade)
** Assessments and Projects count 2 times. Coursework Journal Counts 3 times.
All other coursework count, only, once.
Grading Scale: A
B
C
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
D
60 – 69
F
59 and below
**Extra Credit opportunities may be given.
August 20, 2012
Dear Parents/Students:
It is my great pleasure to welcome you into the new school term. The course I am
prepared to teach is designed to offer students the best means for becoming great
parents, child caregivers, or teachers in child related fields. In essence, they will
learn how to care, nurture, and guide children, properly, as well as develop skills
necessary for decision making and solving critical thinking type issues. Through
actively exploring the wide variety of readings and hands on activities that this
course offers, students will also learn how to interact with several diverse cultures.
Furthermore, by exploring the roles of parenting, students will gain a better
understanding of themselves and their parents, thus improving their relationships.
With these things in mind, I will assist, to the best of my ability, each student with
his or her need in accomplishing these goals and having a successful term. To
ensure this is met, we must work together, diligently.
Enclosed, you will find a list of classroom rules and procedures that are geared to
help keep the classroom a positive, effective learning atmosphere. Please read,
discuss together, and return signed as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact me by telephone or email, or schedule a conference to
meet with me before school (7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.) or after school (3:20 p.m.).
Again, I am, certainly, looking forward to our having a wonderful, successful,
enjoyable learning experience that will last a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Ms. Detrice Smith
Family & Consumer Science and
Performance Based Teacher
471- 5500 Ext: 294
Email: smithdj@highlands.k12.fl.us
I have read and fully understand the contents of this letter and classroom rules and
procedures. I will contact you if I have any questions or concerns.
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Parent Signature
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Date
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Student Signature