English IA
General Course
Guidelines
Mr. Gibson
Supplies Needed Textbook
Folder
and Paper
Blue
or Black Pen
Other specified materials as
indicated in class.
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.
