Classroom Expectations

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Classroom Expectations

• Introduction to Engineering
• Mr. Bartels
• Leonardtown High School

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Student Behaviors

• Be prompt
• Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
• Have materials with you and know due dates. If I
  have to supply you with missing materials, they
  will cost participation points.
• Be a polite and positive participant
• Speak in turn in a normal tone of voice, and
  listen attentively.
• Be productive
• Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
• Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
  they escalate.

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Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
  practice strong moral values.
• Cheating/Plagiarism Policy
• Do not use profanity.
• Treat all members of the school community and all
  visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
• Your cooperation allows us to do fun
  interesting things. The opposite will prevent us
  from doing these things.

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Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, memory stick (1 Gb), calculator,
  and appropriate writing tools to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework on
  time.
• All assignments are posted on the board and on
  the HAC (Home Access Center ESchool).
• You will not pass this class if you do not do the
  work.

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Promote Lifelong Learning

• You can develop lifelong learning traits
• By showing curiosity about human nature and how
  the world works.
• By seeking and valuing diversity.
• By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
• By using your unique talents and intelligence to
  promote positive change.
• By learning and applying technology tools to
  solve problems.

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Policies

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the
  classroom.
• Please be in your seat and quiet when the bell
  rings, as class begins at that time.
• Late Work Generally (unless otherwise determined
  by the instructor) late work will be assessed a
  10, per day penalty.
• Absences
• Ask team members or a classmate first for
  assignments.
• Work missed due to legal absence must be
  submitted within 5 days of the absence
• Generally any multimedia lessons (PowerPoint)
  will be available on the classroom computers for
  students to review at a later date.
• As long as students make an effort to take notes
  during lectures, PowerPoint handouts will be
  available if they request them.

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• Student safety is paramount. Any student
  jeopardizing the safety of themselves or others
  will be removed immediately.
• Students who disrupt the learning process will be
  removed from class.
• Students may retake any test twice and receive
  the higher grade as long as
• -This is not done during the students normal
  class
• -This is done within 5 days of the original test
• Journals are due every ten days. Correct grammar
  and punctuation are expected.
• Starting and Ending Dates MUST be accurate (even
  if you are absent see 5)
• Students are expected to obtain and complete any
  work missed when they are absent.
• Missing work counts as a zero and is averaged
  into the students grade as such.
• Students are expected to do quality work the
  first time so extra credit work will be limited
  to a maximum of 2 Technology Article Reviews per
  quarter. These must be typed and agreed on in
  advance by the instructor. All regular class
  work must be submitted in order to do extra
  credit work.
• During instructional lessons and periods students
  may be given a participation grade. Each student
  will start out with 60 points and 5 will be
  subtracted each time the instructor has to ask
  the student to be quiet or stop distracting the
  class.

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Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.
• Points are based on
• Class participation (effort)
• Completion of assignments
• (daily work)
• Major projects, exams, and
• self-reflection
• Grades are posted in class by your ID on the
  HAC.
• Students are expected to check their HAC daily.

• Our Grading Scale
• 90-100 A
• 80-89 B
• 70-79 C
• 60-69 D
• 59-45 E
• Below 45 F
• Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage
  and are automatically rounded up.

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Rules

• Everyone will treat each other with respect.
• One person speaks at a time, do not interrupt.
• Arrive prepared to learn (with a pen/pencil,
  notebook, paper calculator).
• Students are seated and quiet when the late bell
  rings.
• Absolutely NO FOOD or DRINK is permitted in class
  at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS
• No Hats are allowed any time. Hats will be
  confiscated. For repeat offenders, parents will
  need to pick-up items.
• All electronic devices are to be off out of
  sight at all times. Referrals will be given
  without additional warnings.

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My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
  otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
  problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
  your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help should you require it.

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I am looking forward to a fun and productive
year as well as getting to know all of
you. -Mr. B