Mrs. Shiner’s Classroom Guidelines

7^th Grade Civics

Materials needed for class Every day

Grading

·       Assignments will be given a point value and abide by the Common Grading Policy developed by the Social Studies Department      

·        If a student does not understand an assignment, it is expected that the student will try to complete the entire assignment to the best of his/her ability.

·        All returned tests and quizzes will be kept in the classroom.

·        Current student grades can be accessed on Power School.

·        Cheating (this includes talking during a test/quiz or handing in identical work) will result in a zero for the assignment and possible disciplinary action.

Assignments and Make-up work

·        All assignments are due at the beginning of the period.

·        Homework assignments not handed in will receive a zero.

·        If a student is absent from school, it is the students’ responsibility to call the homework hotline. If the missed work is not handed in, homework points will be deducted.

·        Students will be working on several cooperative assignments this year. If a problem develops within a group, the students must notify Mrs. Shiner immediately.

·        On take-home assignments it is perfectly acceptable to ask a classmate for help. However, it is not acceptable to hand in identical work. This is considered cheating and will, as is the case with any form of cheating, result in a zero and possible disciplinary action.

 Classroom Disruptions

·        Cell phones or any other electronic devices are not permitted in the classroom.     If a student violates this rule, the device will be immediately taken from the student turned into the office.