- Brink Junior High
- Syllabus
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Mrs. Brese – Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra I
ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING:
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Class lessons and assignments will be posted in Canvas. Students can find the list of assignment in the Canvas Calendar or their TO DO list.
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It is the student’s responsibility for turning in assignments, completed and on time.
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When absent, it is the responsibility of the student to complete missing assignments and submit them in the allotted, additional time.
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If a student misses a test, arrangement will be made for making up the test at an agreed upon date and time.
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Missing work will be recorded as a zero (if student was present when assigned and collected). Once the assignment is submitted, I will grade and change the zero to the earned score.
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Cheating: Parents will be contacted, and you will receive a ZERO!!!
Semester grades will be calculated by:
Classwork/Homework = 40%
Quizzes/Tests = 50%
Semester Test = 10%
(I DO NOT GIVE EXTRA CREDIT)
CELL PHONES, SMART WATCHES AND CLASSROOM POLICY:
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Come to class prepared: Bring TOOL KIT, paper and pencils
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Before entering the room, be sure to put phone on SILENT (not vibrate)
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ALL phones and watches must be on silent and kept in the student’s backpack.
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Students are expected to come in the classroom and be seated before the tardy bell rings.
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Your starting instructions will be on the board when you come in
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Login to the computers immediately
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Stay seated until I dismiss class:
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I have a timer that will sound indicating the last three minutes of class.
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Work consistently until you hear the timer
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Do not start gathering your belongings before the timer rings
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Do not get up and leave when the school bell rings. I will be the one to dismiss you.
TARDY POLICY:
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2 tardies = 1 unexcused absence
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3rd Tardy: Parent will be contacted, and student will be assigned one 30-minute detention
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4th Tardy: Creates another unexcused absence, parent will be contacted, and student will be assigned one 30-minute detention
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5th Tardy: Parent will be contacted, and student will be assigned two 30-minute detentions
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6th Tardy: Creates another unexcused absence, parent will be contacted, and a report will be sent to the office on a discipline referral
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
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Always wear your mask.
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Always have your earbuds.
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Always have your towel and cloth for whiteboards (I will issue them at the beginning of the year).
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You cannot borrow or share personal items and supplies; you are expected to bring your own.
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All students are expected to keep their hands to themselves, respect others and their property.
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Raise your hand if you would like to talk to me, otherwise remain quiet while I am teaching, please.
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Horseplay and disrespect are not tolerated and will be treated as a discipline issue.
FOR CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS AND DISCIPLINE ISSUES:
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1st Infraction: I will give a verbal warning and record the student’s response.
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2nd Infraction: I will meet with student after class, the infraction will be recorded, and parents will be contacted. Both will be informed that a third infraction will result in one 30-minute detention.
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3rd Infraction: Student will be assigned two 30-minute detentions, the infraction will be recorded, and parents will be contacted. Both will be informed that a fourth infraction will create a discipline referral to the office.
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4th Infraction: Parents will be contacted and the and a discipline referral will be sent to the office; a parent/teacher meeting may be scheduled. Depending where a student is in their school discipline plan, the principal will make a recommendation
Parents are welcome to visit my class at any time, as allowed by school policy (and Covid-19 regulations). Please check in through the office as a visitor.
You can contact me at any time at: marybrese@mooreschools.com
I welcome your comments, questions and concerns about my class rules and procedures.
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