Class+Procedures

Because we have limited time each day in class we must make good use of the time we do have. To assist in making sure class runs smoothly, each class will have a weekly captain. Throughout the course of the year everyone will have the chance to be a captain. Captains will be chosen at random every Friday. Instructions below are for students and the weekly captain.
 * Daily Class Play by Play **
 * || **Students** || **Weekly Captain** || Time ||
 * 1. || Enter class and [|promptly] find their seats. See SMART Board for instructions. || Enter class and quickly prepare your materials || 1 min ||
 * || Take attendance, pass out any papers, distribute clickers ||  ||
 * 2. || Give attention to Miss Davis as she begins class. || Join class at your seat ||  ||
 * 3. || Listen and take notes during a review or introduction. Write down any questions. || same || 5 min ||
 * 4. || Ask questions or listen to other students' questions. || same || 3 min ||
 * 5. || Listen and take notes during lesson. Write down any questions. || same || 10 min ||
 * 6. || Ask questions or listen to other students' questions. ||  || 5 min ||
 * 7. || Begin work on individual assignment. || Pass out any papers, then begin work. || 10 min ||
 * 8. || When instructed, move to Cooperative Learning Groups. || Pass out any papers, then join group. || 10 min ||
 * 9. || When instructed, move to normal classroom setting. ||  || 1 min ||
 * 10. || Write down homework assignment. Wait for Miss Davis to dismiss you. || Wait until all classmates have left, then check to ensure that classroom is in order. || 4 min ||

If a student is tardy to class they should not disrupt class. They should instead fill out the form in the tardy notebook and attach any note from another teacher.
 * Tardy **

There are various opportunities throughout the day for students to use the restroom. This should be taken care of before coming to class. However, students are given 6 passes per 9 weeks. These passes cannot be traded, bought, or given to another student.
 * Bathroom Passes **

The weekly captain will collect homework when instructed by Miss Davis. The captain will put these in the class box beside Mrs. Davis’ desk.
 * Turning in Assignments **

**Student Responsibility after Absence** If a student is absent it is the responsibility of the student to obtain their work from the absent folder located in the bottom basket the day that they return. If a student missed one day they have one day to complete the missing work; if a student missed two days they have two days to complete the missing work, and so forth. Remember that homework will be posted online as well.

**Late Work** Homework is due at the start of class. Any homework turned in after the class period that it is due will lose 10% each day that it is late. This includes leaving it in your locker.

Parents, please feel free to email me or call with any questions you may have. I am available to conference after school or by phone. Students, you may submit questions outside of class by email. Please remember to identify yourself and use academic language in your correspondence. Above all, remember to be respectful.
 * Communication **

**Re-testing** The purpose of any assessment is to assess what a student has learned. If a test score does not reflect that a student learned the material then that student may be eligible to re-take a test at the discretion of the instructor. Regardless of the student’s re-take mark the highest score they may receive is a 70%. Any re-takes will be given **BEFORE or AFTER school** as scheduled by the instructor. To avoid this situation altogether students should put forth every effort to be prepared for assessments the first time.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Grading **
 * //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Grades are distributed as follows for all core middle school classes at CSA: // ||
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Homework __ || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> 5% ||
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Classwork __ || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> 10% ||
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Projects and Presentations __ || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> 20% ||
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Weekly Assessment (Quizzes and Tests) __ || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> 25% ||
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Unit Assessment (Mid-term and Final) __ || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;"> 40% ||