We are half-way through the year.

Let’s make 2012 the year of success.. 

Bio MCAS retest-THIS week. Good luck!

My night back: Thursday.

 Grading parameters for all my classes are:

25 percent      tests

15 percent      homework

20 percent      Vocabulary (combination of quizzes, personal dictionary, projects

and games)

25 percent      Other assignments  (Collins essays, other writing & special projects)

15 percent      Classroom citizenship

My Class rules are :

Attendance  (Seven unexcused absences will result in an automatic F)

NO CELL PHONES ANYTIME IN CLASS OR HALLWAY

Effort (Try to do your best.  Give your time and attention to your studies.

Do not sleep in class.  Ask for help.  Make up missed tests and homework.)

Classroom participation (Raise your hand.  Try to answer  questions.  Listen when others speak.)

Behavior (Follow school rules.  Be serious and respectful.  Don’t eat, chew gum, of do personal grooming in the class.  Put away cell IPods.  Dress appropriately.)

Attitude (Come to class prepared.  Don’t be mean to others.  Co-operate when the class does group work.  Keep your hands to yourself.)