Class Information

Classroom Rules:

1. Be respectful of yourself, others, and the classroom.
2. Be prepared.
3. Please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
4. Participate in all activities.
5. Do your own work.
6. Silently pass through hallways.
7. Wear appropriate school assigned uniform.
8. No cell phones, mp3 players or electronic devices.
9. Use the bathroom only with teacher permission and pass.
10. Always clean up after yourselves.
11. Please do not bring food, drink, gum or personal items into the classroom.
12. All other school rules apply.

Discipline Policy:

1. Verbal Warning 1
2. Verbal Warning 2 and after class detention.
3. Student writes letter of apology. A copy is given to the teacher, the parents and the administration. The student will return the parent copy signed the next day.
4. Teacher/Parent/Administration Conference.

Late Work/ Absence Policy:

• NO late assignments will be accepted.
• If an assignment is late due to an absence the assignment will be accepted with a valid excuse note from a parent or physician.
• Missed tests must be made up after school within 48 hours of the original test date, or the next regularly scheduled school day.  

Tests and quizzes:

• Quizzes will be given throughout each chapter, in each subject.
• Tests will be given at the end of each chapter and unit in each subject.
• Spelling and vocabulary tests will be given at the end of each week.
• If a student receives %100 on the pre- spelling/vocabulary test they do not need to take the regularly scheduled test at the end of the week.
• One cumulative midterm and one cumulative final will be given in each subject each semester.
• Each quiz and test will contain a variety of sections including:  Matching, Multiple Choice, Interpreting Graphs/Maps/Chart/Documents, Short Answer, and Essay items. 
• Students who receive less than 84% (B-) on any quiz or test (excluding midterms and finals) can raise their grade up to 84% (B-) by identifying the correct answer in each incorrect question and writing a 5-7 sentence explanation for the correct answer. This make up work is due within two school days of the test results.  

 Plagiarism and cheating:

Any student who plagiarizes, copies, or cheats on an assignment, quiz, or test will receive a zero for the work and will face disciplinary action.

For the purposes of this class, plagiarism is defined as knowingly copying an entire paper, or parts of a paper (as little as one sentence), and claiming it as your own. If you are using someone else’s words you must give them credit!

Teacher Contact Information:

School Phone:  415-647-8662 ex.15               

Email:  pkinney@sanpedro.org