Thursday, August 29, 2013

Media Studies Course Guidelines



                             Media Studies
General Course Guidelines
Mr. Gibson



Supplies Needed                    Textbook
                                                Folder and Paper
                                                Blue or Black Pen
Other specified materials as indicated in class.  You may be                                     required to bring in a newspaper, watch a TV program, listen to the radio, etc.

Expectations                           Assignments are due at the beginning of class unless otherwise specified.  Late assignments will not be accepted.

                                                Students are responsible for identifying any work to be made up due to absence.  Absences must be made up according to the student handbook guidelines.

                                                Class discussions, group projects, creative endeavors, etc. are a privilege.  Students are expected to participate and to exercise behavior that will promote, not interfere with, others’ learning experiences.

Classroom Management       Students are expected to enter the room in a quiet, orderly manner and be in their seats and silent when the bell rings.  Students are expected to remain in their seats until dismissed by the teacher.

                                                Respect for the teacher, other students, school property, and yourself, is expected.

                                                Classroom misconduct will be dealt with according to the attached Discipline Policy.  Student and Parent/Guardian are to sign and return policy.

Tools For Evaluation             10 pts.  Pop Quizzes
20 pts.  Daily assignments/Group participation
                                                25 pts. Chapter Review
40 pts.  Major Quizzes
                                                100 pts. Tests/Major Projects


Grading Scale                         A =93-100
                                                A-=90-92
                                                B+=88-89
                                                B =83-87
                                                B-=80-82
                                                C+=78-79
                                                C =73-77
                                                C-=70-72
                                                D+=68-69
                                                D =63-67
                                                D-=60-62
                                                F =0-59

Teacher Help                         I want all students to succeed in this class.  If you are having problems, it is your responsibility to ask me for help.  I will be available at various times throughout the day.  Please see me to schedule a convenient time.  For your reference, my daily schedule is posted on the bulletin board.

Harassment                            Neoga CUSD#3 does not tolerate acts of harassment, including acts of harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, or other protected classes. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to harassment or a hostile environment is encouraged to report the act to district personnel. The students found to have engaged in acts of harassment or those that contribute to a hostile environment based on race, color, or national origin are subject to discipline up through and including suspension and expulsion. The district encourages students, parents, and District staff to work together to prevent acts of harassment of any kind.