Classroom Policies and Expectations

You will receive a F and a detention. :-(

What happens if I use a translator program?

one extra day for every day you were absent

How much time do you have to make up assignments when sick?

get a planned absence form and make Ms. Benson sign it.

What should you do if you know you will be absent ahead of time?

check Moodle for homework.

If you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to...

At the beginning of the next class.

When is homework due?

Ms. Benson tells you it will be for that day.

Homework assignments are not graded unless...

WL lab or CWP

I will ask you to come to ___________ if you have not completed an assignment.

talk to/email Ms. Benson. She will understand.

If you have a family or personal emergency...

it is your responsibility to schedule a time to make it up.

If you miss a quiz or a test or need to retake it, ...

In the black can on top of Ms. Benson's desk. Everything else on the desk is off limit!

Where can I get a pencil if needed?

Ms. Benson's Moodle page.

Everything you need for our class can be found on...

bathroom or fountain. (But don't abuse it!)

You do NOT need to ask to go to the...

To learn from your own mistakes and ask questions. Write the correct answer, but don't erase the original one.

Why do we correct homework together in class and why do we use a different color pen?

are NOT tolerated.

"Put-downs" or inappropriate comments or actions...

hand, seat, turn

Raise your ___________, stay in your ___________, wait your ___________.

1) Sit down 2) Write the homework in your assignment notebook 3) Begin the warm-up on the board

What are you expected to do when you enter my room?

respect.

Treat everyone and their things with...

You can only drink water. Make sure to recycle your bottle when you leave the room...

Can I eat or drink in class?

gum

You CANNOT have _____ in French because it gets in the way of speaking.

a pass.

If you are going to be late to class, you must have...

a CHARGED laptop, headphones, pen/pencil/dry erase marker, assignment notebook, a folder or a binder)

What do you need to bring to class every day?

Bringing all supplies, completing homework, your laptop is CHARGED

Being prepared for class means:

At recess, WL lab, CWP or after school

When can you get extra help?

Push in your chair!

What should you do when you leave class?

You don't need one!

Where are the bathroom/water passes?

Freeze and get silent!

What should you do when I ring my bell?

Your parents and your advisor will be contacted after the third missing assignment, and any missing assignment after that.

What happens if I repeatedly miss assignments?

You will lose a letter on the word of the day.

What happens if I speak English in class?

You will have an extra speaking assignment that night.

What happens where there are no more letters?

You should raise your hand and ask in French to switch to English.

What do I need to do if I want to speak English?

You will receive a F and a detention. :-(

What happens if I use a translator program?

Yes, you are responsible to record in Evernote everything I write on the board.

Do I need to take notes?

You need to give them a specific title (assignment number, page, etc.) and include the date.

How should I label my notes?

a homework pass to use at your discretion (but not for assessment or project).

Each quarter you will get...

you are still responsible for homework if you were in class that day, as homework will always be posted on the board.

If the homework is not posted on Moodle or Moodle is down, ...

You have 5 days (Monday to Friday by 8:00 a.m.)

How long do I have to write my journal?

All assessments below a 70, and all tests, whatever the grade, will need to be signed.

When do I need to get a signature?