Churchill Science National Park Class Policies and Procedures

Vocabulary flashcards covering classroom rules, procedures, grading policies, and retake requirements for Churchill Science National Park.

Safe and Respectful Classroom

A classroom environment where students encourage one another, listen, and work well together.

Late Homework Policy

Policy stating that late homework is accepted without penalty and may be corrected/resubmitted.

Bathroom Procedure

The process of filling out a planner pass, raising a hand, getting a signature, and taking the planner when leaving for the restroom.

Semester Exams Policy

Rules stating that semester exams are not open notes, cannot be retaken, and use bubble-answer questions.

Daily Class Entry Procedure

Routine where students grab their notebook, sit in their assigned seat, write in their planner, and begin bellwork.

Assessment Retake Meeting Form

A form that must be submitted to earn an assessment retake.

Absence Procedure

The protocol after being absent, which requires checking Absence Folders and Google Classroom, and making up work on time.

Semester Exam Preparation

The practice of using returned quizzes and tests to study for the semester exam.

Leaving Seat Procedure

Quietly leaving one's seat for approved reasons and returning without distracting others.

Practice Work Policy

Rule stating practice can be corrected and resubmitted, and must be complete before a retake.

Required Class Materials

Items students must bring or grab before class: notebook, planner, and pencil/pen.

Open-Note Assessments

Assessments where an organized notebook helps performance, excluding the semester exam which is not open notes.

Classroom Participation

Engaging in class by sharing thinking and taking academic risks.

Beverage Policy

Rule permitting only water in a closed container unless the teacher gives permission.

Retake Grading Policy

Policy where the higher retake score is kept, with the highest recorded retake score being 90%.

Early Completion Options

Activities for when work is finished early: complete unfinished work, read, or do approved quiet work.

Grade Composition

Assessments make up 100% of the grade, consisting of quizzes, tests, arguments, projects, essays, and labs.

Outstanding Citizenship

Actions that involve helping others, contributing, and making the class welcoming.

Phones and Electronics Policy

Rule stating phones and electronics must stay off and in backpacks unless the teacher gives permission.