Teacher's Expectations of Students
Respect & Responsibility
This includes:
- Be in class on time
- Have necessary materials for class
- Always respect everyone in the class
- Participate in class activities. (ask questions, answer questions etc.)
- Complete assignments on time (or early!)
- Make up tests promptly after missing them (according to school policy)
- Helping others whenever possible
Students' Expectations of the Teacher
I will
not allow you to "hide" in class and avoid participating. I will call on you....and call on you.....and....
provide opportunities for class discussions
listen to you
provide opportunities for you to develop your writing skills
provide opportunities for you to use the computer
not usually give extra credit assignments as I build extra credit points into my tests
not curve in my grading
not usually look up your grade in the computer because you can do it as easily as I can
expect you to get assignments ahead of time when you know you will be absent
follow the school policy on makeup work
expect you to check the website, ask a classmate, or ask me what you missed when you return from being absent
try to be creative in my assignments
try to make class as fun as possible
let you choose your seat location in class as long as it doesn't interfere with the educational experience of the class (in my opinion)
start class each day asking a question from the Jeopardy calendar
allow you to eat & drink in class as long as there is no mess and it does not interrupt class in my judgment
correct tests as fast as I can
be glad to help you if you want/need extra help
always have Kleenex available
be your teacher and your friend