Mrs. Maatman
DeWitt Junior High School

Classroom Policies

1.  Be prepared for class. You should always bring the following items. You will not be allowed to return to your locker to retrieve them.

	two writing utensils, which can include black or blue ink pens (no gel pens) or pencils.
	notebook paper - work done on spiral paper MUST have the edges cut off.
	your computer folder
	your assignment book
	any assignment or assignments due that day
	a book to read if work is complete

2.  You are expected to be in your assigned seat when class begins. If you are not in your seat when I walk up to the podium, you will be considered tardy.  When you first take your seat, be sure to check the whiteboard to make sure you are prepared and ready to begin class. A weekly or bi-weekly schedule will be posted on it at the beginning of each week.  You will be expected to write down the information in your student planner, and check it for updates each time you are in class.  BEFORE class starts you should log in to your assigned computer and make sure the network loads properly.  We should not have to wait for you to log in when we go into the lab as a class.  If you are not logged in, it will count as a tardy.

3.   Assignments should be brought to class ready to turn in on the day they are due.  You will not be allowed to retrieve them if they are in your locker. Your first and last name must be on the paper to receive credit.  Papers with no names will be marked down.  Papers must be legible - if I can't read it, it will be considered incorrect.  

Computers 1:  Each student will receive one Late Work Pass at the beginning of each marking period.  This may be used to turn one assignment in late one class period after it is due.  If the pass is lost, it will not be replaced.  It must be attached to the assignment in order to receive credit.  Unless you are using your pass, no late assignments will be accepted.  NOTE:  this pass does not apply to major projects, only for daily assignment-type work.

Computers 2 and Web Page Design: Late assignments will not be accepted.

4.  Attendance is very important because much of the work will be done in class.  If you are absent, make-up work is your responsibility. It is your responsibility to ask the teacher or another student about missed work and new due dates, and to arrange time to come in outside of class to complete work, if necessary.  If you know you are going to be absent, you should let the teacher know prior to your absence in case work can be assigned for that time period.  If you are absent the class period prior to a quiz or test that was assigned before your absence you will still be required to take it.  This also applies to assignments and any similar item.  Otherwise, your number of make-up days includes only the number of missed class days.

5.  Talking during quizzes and tests is not allowed.  Your quiz/test will be taken and a score of 0 will be entered in my grade book.

6.  You should remain seated at all times.

7.  Raise your hand before speaking.

8.  Hall pass use is discouraged.  You should use the restroom and get a drink of water, if necessary, prior to class starting.   You will not be allowed a pass to return to your locker for forgotten items.  

9.   Work areas, both in the classroom and in the lab, should be picked up and clean prior to students leaving.  However, DO NOT pack up your materials before the teacher verbally tells you to do so.

10  Respect your classmates. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

11.  The teacher's desk, computer, phone, and cupboards are strictly off limits to students.

12.  The Student Handbook will be followed. Any violation of it or other disruptive behavior will be dealt with depending on the severity of the offense. Penalties could include, but are not limited to:

	a verbal reminder in class
	a lunch detention
	referral to Mr. Hufnagel
	discussion with teacher
	phone call home
	after-school detention
	removal from class until I can meet with your parents, Mr. Hufnagel, and you.