policies

Philosophy

I believe that the evaluation of student work should be specific positive feedback, which aids in the student's continued success throughout the academic semester.
I expect the individual student to push themselves academically to his/her capability.
Consequently, the reason for grading is to give the appropriate feedback to the student of a particular graded assignment.

Guidelines

I will relate grading procedures to learning goals.
I will use quality assessments and accurately record students' evidence of achievement.
I will continually involve students in assessment, including grading, throughout the teaching/learning process.

Late Work

Late PAPERS will be allowed with a 5-POINT deduction every day late.
After the FIFTH (5TH) DAY, late, the paper will be a ZERO, and the REWRITE OPTION is NOT GIVEN.
Late MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS will have the same regulations as PAPERS, unless of extraordinary circumstances (school-related activities are not extraordinary circumstances).
All projects and papers must be turned in at the conclusion of the semester; if not turned-in, the grade will be a ZERO.
The late policy is not applicable to papers and projects at the end of the semester.

Plagiarism

Make-up

Make-up work will be allowed only with extraordinary circumstances (school-related activities are not extraordinary circumstances).

Music in Class

Music is allowed in class, only if the lyrics are appropriate for a school environment (i.e., no explicit lyrics).
Music is a privilege and not a right; therefore, students must be working progressively, if listening to music.
TIER ONE: There will be a THREE STRIKE OUT RULE in effect for students' ability to listen to music in class; if a student is asked three (3) times to get to work, he/she will lose the music privileges for the remaining period.
TIER TWO: Repeat offenders: If a student breaks the THREE STRIKE OUT RULE three (3) times in an academic quarter, his/her music privileges are revoked for the quarter.
TIER THREE: If a student loses their music privileges for two (2) quarters (any two (2) quarters), he/she will lose all music privileges under Mr. Mantei's instruction for no less than one (1) academic year.

Homework

Readings are the only homework that will be assigned
Texts are to aid the student in success for Papers, Quizzes, Exams, and Projects.
Readings may be formally assessed.

Extra/Co-Curricular Students

Papers, Quizzes, Exams, and Projects will be turned in or taken before to the event.

Extra Credit

Students will be given opportunities to earn extra credit points throughout the semester.

Daily Points

Daily points consist of 10 points per 50 minute class period.