Classroom Expectations
Technology Policy
Students will be using technology in this class. Students may access only websites or use applications that they have been instructed to use. Students are responsible for any device they use which includes paying fines for any damage caused. Students must use their assigned ChromeBook.
Cell Phone Policy
The official Edgewood policy is that cell phones are not to be used during class time. Cell phones must remain out of sight in the classroom and will not be used for any reason. Cell phones will be confiscated and turned into the office if they are in sight during class.
Homework Policy
Students are expected to work consistently during class. Homework will rarely be “assigned”. However, if students do not finish the classwork during the time provided, and it is due the following day, they will need to take assignments home to finish. Homework will also include studying for upcoming assessments. Students are expected to stay after school if assignments are missing. They can finish assignments in Science Zone with Mr. N. on Wednesdays (not available during fall) or on Mondays with 6th grade teacher Mrs. Bloomgren. Homework is due into the inbox at the start of class.
Grading Policy
All work must be turned in by the deadline. Assignments not turned in, or submitted after the deadline, will be entered as 55% in the gradebook. Students will be expected to stay after school either with myself or at the after school program to finish any incomplete or missing work. Students may redo work to improve mastery. Students may retake an assessment for a higher score. Only one retake is allowed.
We will use a standard grading scale:
A 94-100 %
A- 90-93 %
B+ 87-89 %
B 84-86 %
B- 80-83 %
C+ 77-79 %
C 74-76 %
C- 70-73 %
D+ 67-69 %
D 64-66 %
D- 60-63 %
Incomplete <60
Communication Plan
I am happy to communicate with families and students through email, phone calls, ParentVue, and in-person conversations. The primary way to contact me is through email. For in-person conversations, please email or call to arrange a time. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I am dedicated to working with you, and your child, to achieve positive experiences, develop relationships, and learn.
Tardies
Students are marked tardy if they are not in the classroom, working on the warm-up when the bell rings. If a student receives three tardies, a phone call home will be made. On the fourth tardy, student will receive an after-school detention.
Passes
Students can use these passes to go to their locker, bathroom, or drinking fountain. Students must sign out with their Chromebooks to leave class. Students may ask when the teacher is not teaching or giving directions to use a pass.
Absences
Students who were absent are responsible for making up what was missed. Please check ParentVue for information about work that was missed.
Guest teachers
When a substitute teacher is teaching, all classroom expectations, policies, procedures are to be followed. Students will comply with the guest teacher’s directions.
- BE NICE: Students will always be held responsible for their words and actions. Be nice to others.
- WORK HARD: Students are expected to give all tasks their best effort.
Technology Policy
Students will be using technology in this class. Students may access only websites or use applications that they have been instructed to use. Students are responsible for any device they use which includes paying fines for any damage caused. Students must use their assigned ChromeBook.
Cell Phone Policy
The official Edgewood policy is that cell phones are not to be used during class time. Cell phones must remain out of sight in the classroom and will not be used for any reason. Cell phones will be confiscated and turned into the office if they are in sight during class.
Homework Policy
Students are expected to work consistently during class. Homework will rarely be “assigned”. However, if students do not finish the classwork during the time provided, and it is due the following day, they will need to take assignments home to finish. Homework will also include studying for upcoming assessments. Students are expected to stay after school if assignments are missing. They can finish assignments in Science Zone with Mr. N. on Wednesdays (not available during fall) or on Mondays with 6th grade teacher Mrs. Bloomgren. Homework is due into the inbox at the start of class.
Grading Policy
All work must be turned in by the deadline. Assignments not turned in, or submitted after the deadline, will be entered as 55% in the gradebook. Students will be expected to stay after school either with myself or at the after school program to finish any incomplete or missing work. Students may redo work to improve mastery. Students may retake an assessment for a higher score. Only one retake is allowed.
We will use a standard grading scale:
A 94-100 %
A- 90-93 %
B+ 87-89 %
B 84-86 %
B- 80-83 %
C+ 77-79 %
C 74-76 %
C- 70-73 %
D+ 67-69 %
D 64-66 %
D- 60-63 %
Incomplete <60
Communication Plan
I am happy to communicate with families and students through email, phone calls, ParentVue, and in-person conversations. The primary way to contact me is through email. For in-person conversations, please email or call to arrange a time. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I am dedicated to working with you, and your child, to achieve positive experiences, develop relationships, and learn.
Tardies
Students are marked tardy if they are not in the classroom, working on the warm-up when the bell rings. If a student receives three tardies, a phone call home will be made. On the fourth tardy, student will receive an after-school detention.
Passes
Students can use these passes to go to their locker, bathroom, or drinking fountain. Students must sign out with their Chromebooks to leave class. Students may ask when the teacher is not teaching or giving directions to use a pass.
Absences
Students who were absent are responsible for making up what was missed. Please check ParentVue for information about work that was missed.
Guest teachers
When a substitute teacher is teaching, all classroom expectations, policies, procedures are to be followed. Students will comply with the guest teacher’s directions.
