1.Requirements:

Attendance:Attendance is required for all class periods. Every week, all students should be in the classroom on time and prepared.  An unexcused absence will result in a deduction of 2 points from the final grade; an excused absence will result in a deduction of 1 point from the final grade (an official excuse note must be provided).  Any student missing1/3 or more of the total class hours, with or without an excuse, will bedisqualified according to university policy.

 

Classroombehavior: No electronic devices (phones, mp3s,electronic dictionaries, etc.) are allowed during class time.  Disruptive behavior, such as speaking at inappropriate times, spitting in class, making fun of peers, and/or regularlyarriving late or leaving early, will not be tolerated. Students are expected tobe attentive during instruction and engaged during group, pair and classactivities.  Sleeping in class is notallowed.

 

Homework:  Students are expected to complete homework ontime, as assigned by the teacher. Homework will supplement and reinforce what is taught in class, as wellas help students prepare for the next class. Students will receive at least five homework grades per term.

 

Classwork:  Throughout the semester, students will be graded on 3 separate activities that will be completed during class time.  Some activities may require preparation outside of class.  For those activities,the teacher will provide descriptions and expectations for the activities inthe classes before those activities.