I require each student to give their best effort and focus to my daily instruction.  Laziness and disrespect will not be tolerated.  You EARN your grade based on your efforts at homework assignments, quizzes, test, etc.  Put forth your best effort and it will pay off!

Classroom Expectations:

• Restrooms and nurse visits must be taken care of during the passing period.  TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE GOING SO YOU ARE NOT COUNTED TARDY.
• Phones are a part of life, however, you can afford to put them away once class starts.  I will likely offer amply opportunities to use them.  Take our earbuds until I say you can listen to music.  Don’t make this an issue.
• Chromebooks should be ready to go when you enter the room.
• Be in your seat when the bell rings!
• No food, drink, gum or hats in the classroom.
• Respect should be shown to everyone.  Respect other people’s property. Respect the opinions of others during class discussions. You are not required to agree, but you are required to disagree respectfully.
• All school and corporation rules apply.  This includes the school’s policy on cell phones.

Plagiarism/AI:

Plagiarism is defined as using the words of another author or source and claiming it as your own AND writing an assignment for another class and submitting it for a second grade.  There is a zero tolerance policy when it comes to plagiarism.  Any student who plagiarizes will receive a zero on the assignment and be subject to other disciplinary actions.  All major papers are required to be run through a plagiarism checker before handing in. The use of AI technology to complete essays is prohibited. If I suspect you’ve used AI to complete and essay, the onus is on the student to prove otherwise. This may include rewriting the essay within the classroom.  I WILL ALWAYS FIND OUT IF YOU PLAGIARIZED!