*Course Policies are subject to change*
Philosophy
- I believe in specific and positive feedback on student work.
- I expect each learner to strive for excellence.
- I will provide a grading framework aligned with learning goals.
- I will use quantitative and qualitative assessments and accurately record achievement.
- I will consistently involve each student in assessment process.
Technology
A cell phone and the use of technology is a student privilege; however, to align with administration policy, cell phones will not be allowed in the classroom. Technologies can be used as an educational or learning enhancement tool. The technology policy is subject to change. If a class cannot adhere to the policy there will be a restriction on usage. An example would be if students are using social media while working on tasks. Please go to here to access my framework for technology usage in the classroom.
A cell phone and the use of technology is a student privilege; however, to align with administration policy, cell phones will not be allowed in the classroom. Technologies can be used as an educational or learning enhancement tool. The technology policy is subject to change. If a class cannot adhere to the policy there will be a restriction on usage. An example would be if students are using social media while working on tasks. Please go to here to access my framework for technology usage in the classroom.
- Technologies are to be used in an appropriate manner (i.e., no social media, unless approved by the instruction, such as TikTok as a project creation tool).
- Technologies may be used as a brain break when student progress of task is provided to the instructor; in other words, show how much work you have completed and the plan to complete the required task. However, the THREE STRIKE OUT RULE is always in effect which can result in limited cell phone usage for the remainder of the quarter.
Daily Points
A learner can collect a total of 10 points during a 50 minute class.
A learner can collect a total of 10 points during a 50 minute class.
- 1 point for 10 minutes of continual work
- 2 points for preparedness.
- 3 points for punctuality.
Extra/Co-Curricular Students
- All tasks will be completed before an event.
Extra Credit
- Students will be given opportunities to earn extra credit points throughout the semester.
Hall Passes
- One (1) person at a time to get water.
- One (1) person at a time for middle school restroom breaks.
- One (1) person per team may go to the library for printed documents.
- Colours of the Hall Passes:
- BLUE - Water Hall Pass
- GREEN - Restroom (head) Hall Pass
- ORANGE - Hallway or Locker Hall Pass
- BLACK - Library Hall Pass
- RED - Office Hall Pass
Homework
- Readings are the only homework that will be assigned
- Textbooks are to enhance student learning.
- All readings may be formally assessed.
Late Work
- Late PAPERS will be accepted with a 5-POINT deduction for every day late.
- After the FIFTH (5TH) DAY late, the task will be a ZERO, and the MULLIGAN OPTION may NOT BE GIVEN.
- Late MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS will have the same regulations as PAPERS, unless there are extraordinary circumstances (school-related activities are not considered extraordinary circumstances).
- All end-of-the-semester projects and papers must be turned in at the end 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.
- Missing submissions will be updated on the following Monday of each week.
Make-up
- Make-up work will be allowed only under extraordinary circumstances (school-related activities are not considered extraordinary circumstances).
Music in Class
- School appropriate music is allowed in class only with the use of earphones, ear buds, or headphones.
- 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 each student’s privilege to listen to music in class; if a student is asked three (3) times to get to work, he/they/she will lose the music privileges for the remainder of the period.
- TIER TWO: Repeat offenders: If a student breaks the THREE STRIKE OUT RULE three (3) times in an academic quarter, his/they/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 in an academic year), he/they/she will lose all music privileges under Mr. Mantei's instruction for no less than one (1) academic year.
Plagiarism
- Refer to Middle/High Schools' policy.
- The definition of plagiarism is here.
- If you need a further understanding, please check out the website (here).
Semester Exams
Semester exam overview:
Semester exam overview:
- Semester exams are worth 300 total points.
- Semester exams evaluate three experiences (100 points/each).
- Semester exams must be submitted here in PDF format.
- Semester exams are required to be submitted 11:59 PM MST of the final day of the semester.
- Extenuating circumstances will be considered for an extension.
- If exam is not turned in, the assessment's grade is Missing, which is a 0.
