Class Procedures and Policies

Mr. Grimes

1.  All school policies concerning absences and tardies will be strictly adhered to!

2.  Attendance: It is necessary for you to attend class every meeting.  Missing class will put you behind and can adversely affect your grade in the class.  If you are not in class you can not earn participation points even if your absence is excused.

3.  Home work:  There will be home work every night.  Home work will consist of reading assignments, writing assignments, or project work.

4.  Make-up Work: 

*If you were in class when an assignment was given and miss class on the deadline date, the assignment is due upon your return to class.  You do not receive 2 days per your absence; the assignment was given to you previously.  Remember this is a college or honors level class.

*If you are absent when an assignment is made, it is your responsibility to get the assignment from a fellow classmate.  If you do not understand the assignment, see me after class for an explanation. 

You will have 2 classes to get an assignment completed for any in-class work.  There will be no extensions for missed days on assignments that are given in advance.

5. Deadlines: Dates for DEADLINES are given in advance, so it is expected that you get your work in on time.  Work will NOT be accepted late.

6. Extra Credit:  There will be minimal extra credit assignments in this course.  DO NOT come to me and ask for extra credit work if you are not happy with your grades.  Extra credit will be offered only to the entire class.  If you do your work and do it well, you will not need extra credit!

7.  Grades:  Grades are not given; they are earned in this course.

*There will be approximately 300 to 500 points assigned each quarter.  The number of points earned by each student will be added together then divided by the total possible points available thus giving the student his/her percentage for that marking period.

                                            90% -- 100% = A

                                            87% -- 89%   = B+

                                            80% -- 86%   = B

                                            77% -- 79%   = C+

                                            70% -- 76%   = C

                                            67% -- 69%   = D+

                                            60% -- 66%   = D

                                            59% and below = F

*Homework assignments and quizzes will be worth less than tests, essays, and projects.  The weight of the grade is influenced by the amount of work and importance of assignment.

8.  Class expectations and behavior:  It is expected that you come to class prepared with book and necessary supplies every day.

*Rude and disrespectful comments to fellow students and teacher will not be tolerated.

*It is expected that you will participate in all class activities.

*It is expected that you will keep all your body parts to yourself.

*It is expected that if you have a problem with me, the class, or an assignment that you will come to me and discuss any issue that you may be experiencing.

*It is expected that you understand that I am here for you.  You are my main concern; you are my job, and I take my profession seriously and work hard for you.  You will get from this class what you put into it. 

*Last but not least, it is expected that you will have fun while learning.

My email address is charles.grimes@browardschools.com  

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