TEAM Expectations:

Respect others as well as yourself. Respect the property of your classmates and this room. Golden rule: Treat others as you expect to be treated. Keep hands, feet, and inappropriate comments to yourself. Choose the appropriate time for speaking in class. Raise your hand and wait for the appropriate time to speak. Give your classmates and myself the same respect you would expect. Respect the personal property of others as well as the equipment in this room.

Be prepared for class. Bring paper, pencil/pen, planner and a positive attitude to class everyday. ALWAYS bring your homework with you. It is your responsibility to bring these items to class. You will not be allowed to return to your locker for forgotten items.

Come to class on time. This means you will be in your seat and filling out your planner at the beginning of class. You must be in your seat ready to work with at the start of class or you will be counted tardy. Begin warm-up independently.

Follow directions the first time they are given. We will do hands-on activities, group work, and independent work in which you will collaborate with your classmates. It is very important that you listen and follow directions, so that you can complete the task successfully and safely.

Consequences: Consequences of not following the above policies or meeting the above expectations will result in disciplinary action. In special cases, a student might go right to the assignment of detention(s) or office-referral may occur. All students and parents should refer to the Nagel Middle School Handbook in the student planner for discipline policies and procedures.

Team 8-4 Late Work/Make-Up WorkPolicy: Excused Absence: Students are given 2 days for every day absent to make up work.

Late Work (the student is present and fails to turn in homework): Late work may receive partial or no credit. Points will be deducted each academic day that a long term project or paper is late, which usually results in the loss of a letter grade per day late.

Test make-ups: If you are absent on the day of a test you will be expected to make the test up the day you return. If you are absent several days after a test make arrangements to make up the test when you return.

Absentees:
If you know you will be gone, try to let your teachers know ahead of time so you can get your assignments before you go. Work that is taken in advance should be turned in the day you return. Nagel’s policy for teachers collecting work to be sent home states that on the 3rd day you are absent your teachers will be happy to do this for you. Homework assignments will be posted on Progress Book. Also, check with classmates during advisory or ask your advisor if you can check in with the other team teachers. Late work will only be accepted for those with an excused absence.

Team 8-4 Extra Credit Policy:
Extra credit will be given at teacher’s discretion. Extra credit will not be offered on an individual basis, but will be offered to the entire team when appropriate. Extra credit is not intended to substitute for not doing your regular classroom assignments.

Grading Scale:
The grading scale will follow that of the district.
93-100% A 85-92% B         76-84% C         70-75-% D        Below 70% F

Team 8-4

I have read and understand the above information contained on the Team Expectations and Policies form for Team 8-4. I understand the team policies and expectations for the 2009-2010 school year. I understand that I can check homework assignments, grades, and announcements on the team website and ProgressBook .

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Student Signature Date
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Parent Signature Date

I have received a code for Progress Book and activated the account: (circle one)

Parent: Yes No I need assistance please contact me: ________________________

Student: Yes No I need assistance please help me during advisory

Please sign above and have a parent read and sign the course outlines provided in this packet, and return to your advisor by Friday, September 4, 2009.