Mrs. K's Class Policy

Welcome to English!  As we embark on a new school year together, it is important that we share an understanding of rules and behaviors that will help you to succeed in this class. 

1.      Show up to class.  Attendance is an important part of the learning process.  If you know you are going to be absent, contact me to review the work you will be missing.  If you miss a test or quiz, you are responsible for making it up within the week that you return to school.  If you miss class unexpectedly, it is your responsibility to make up work you have missed.  Absence is not an excuse for missing homework.  Cutting class will result in a zero for the work you have missed, and detention.

2.      Be on time.  Class will begin when the bell rings.  Please be in your seats and silent so that we can begin.  Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class.  If you are not in your seat following the bell, you may be counted tardy.  Please remain silent during the morning and afternoon announcements.

3.      Be prepared.  Attendance is half the battle.  You must bring your books, a notebook, and a writing instrument to class EVERY DAY!  You will not be permitted to leave class if you are missing any of these items.

4.      Do your work.  It is important to complete your assignments in order to succeed in this class.  All assignments are to be submitted on the due date.  The due date expires when the bell rings to end the class.  Following the bell, the assignment will lose 10 points per day until received. 

5.      Do YOUR work.  Plagiarism is not acceptable.  Your papers will be checked.  If your work is plagiarized, you will receive a zero for the assignment.  All papers will follow MLA guidelines.  All grading will follow the guidelines listed in your student handbook, based on a point system.  If you have any questions, please contact me.  My email address is: mklastava@nhvweb.net
 

6.      Do ALL of your work.  I am aware that English  is not the only class you receive homework in, but you are expected to complete all of the assigned work.  If you are having difficulty either understanding or completing an assignment, you need to speak with me directly either during my open period, or after school, so that we can work on it together.  Review the grading procedures.  Missing work can have a dramatic effect on your final grade.

7.      TYPE your work.  All final papers must be typed and double spaced.  Be sure to save your work.  All good writing is rewriting!  You can save a great deal of time if you do no have to retype your entire paper to make these changes.  You are responsible for saving all your work for review.

8.      Respect yourself and your peers.  So much can be learned simply by listening to each other.  Respect the opinions of your peers and they will respect yours.  Misbehavior is disturbing to others who are trying to succeed and will result in your removal from the class, and the necessary disciplinary action.  The dress code will be upheld in this classroom.  If you are not familiar with the schools policy, please refer to your student handbook.

We have a great year ahead of us, and I’m looking forward to working with you all!