Classroom Rules:

1. Be on time. You should be seated, quiet and ready to work when the tardy bell sounds.

2. Come prepared. You should have all necessary materials with you when you come to class.

3. Stay seated until you are dismissed from class.

4. Do not bring any food or drink into the classroom (water is allowed).

5. Do not cheat.

6. Treat all school property (including textbooks, desks and any other materials furnished by the school) with care.

7. Treat your classmates and school staff with respect.

8. Speak clearly, using proper English.

9. Always strive to do more than you think you can.

Grading Scale

Grading scales will differ slightly from class to class, but as a general rule all tests, projects and major writing assignments will be counted 60%, all quizzes 25% and all homework 15%. If we find that you have copied work from another student, plagiarized an essay, or cheated on a test, you will receive a zero for your work and a referral to the principal.

Make-up Policy

· You are required to make up any missed writing assignment, test or presentation within 5 days. Missed tests will be administered either before or after school at a time agreeable to both of us (you cannot make up a test during class).

· The 5-day policy does not include tests, essays or project work that had a pre-assigned date. That is, if you are absent the day an essay is due, be prepared to turn in your completed essay the day you return to school.

· It is your responsibility to find out about missed assignments. All assignments will be recorded on the “Weekly Assignments” sheet at the front of the classroom. You can also access this list on the following webpage: http://www.ccboe.net/teachers/boatwright_juli/home.html. All handouts and applicable assignment information will be in your class folder on top of the bookcase.

· If you have an unexcused absence, you will not be allowed to make up the work and will receive a zero for the assignment. Also, we do not take late work, so if you want to receive a grade for your work, you must remember to turn it in on time, no exceptions.

Discipline: All discipline policies outlined in the Harlem High Student Handbook will be followed in class.

Contact Information: We encourage students and parents to call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns. You may reach us via e-mail at juliana.boatwright@ccboe.net or randee.kaage@ccboe.net or at 556-5980.