ENGLISH RULES AND

REGULATIONS
2016-2017
Mrs. Silva

e-mail- dsilva@muhsd.k12.ca.us
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SUCCESS IN SCHOOL
Success or failure in school is largely determined by attitude. High intelligence without desire
and hard work will eventually produce failure. However, anyone with a positive attitude can
ultimately succeed.
Students demonstrate a positive attitude by staying focused on learning. They are rarely absent
or tardy. Their work is done thoughtfully, neatly, and on time. They pay attention in class. Their
talk is related to learning, and they are not distracted by foolishness. They wisely use spare
time for study. Such students have high standards for themselves. They take full responsibility
for their own education and never make excuses. Students with these attitudes are guaranteed
the reward of excellence.

GENERAL CLASS RULES

Every student is responsible for knowing and following the classroom rules. These rules will be
enforced everyday, so it is to your advantage to know and understand them:
1. NO ONE WILL DISRUPT THE TEACHING / LEARNING PROCESS
2. STUDENTS WILL COME TO CLASS PREPARED TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF
THE DAY.
3. NO FOOD, DRINK OR GUM IN THE CLASSROOM! (NO EXCEPTIONS)
4. CELL PHONES, AND ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR THE
DAILY LESSON ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED IN MY CLASSROOM.
5. STUDENTS WILL BE IN THEIR ASSIGNED SEATS WHEN THE TARDY BELL RINGS
6. NO TALKING WHEN THE TEACHER OR ANOTHER STUDENT IS SPEAKING
7. ALL STUDENTS WILL SHOW RESPECT AND COURTESY TO TEACHERS, STUDENT AIDES,
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, AS WELL AS FELLOW STUDENTS. RUDENESS AND VULGAR LANGUAGE WILL
NOT BE TOLERATED. BE POSTIITVE AND OTHERS WILL REACT POSITIVELY TOWARDS YOU.
8. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR BATHROOM AND OFFICE BUSINESS ON YOUR OWN TIME. YOU
WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE CLASS FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES.

Class Materials The following must be brought to class each day:

Fully charged Chromebook

A binder (It can be a large binder with other classes)
Pen (blue or black ink only)
pencils (recommend keeping 2-3)
Binder paper

*Home internet access will be beneficial, but is not required to be successful in this
course.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

We will use computers often in the classroom. It is IMPERATIVE that you follow
all rules and procedures for using the computers. Any abuse to the computers or
inappropriate usage will have consequences.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS CHARGED DAILY. It is
important that you come to school with your computer fully charged. Classrooms have limited
power outlets and it disruptes the environment when you need to plug in your computer during
class.

ATTENDANCE
Attendance is very important. Absences and being late will hinder your learning process and
your success in passing this class.
Absences and make-ups are the responsibility of the student. It is your responsibility to request
the make-up work. The make-up policy is as follows:
Excused Absence- 3 days to turn in
Unexcused Absence- 1 day to turn in
Suspension- Students will have 1 day to make up work for each day that they are
suspended from class.
Students must request missed work the same day they return or they will not be allowed
to make-up the work. It is your responsibility to schedule a time with me to make up a
quiz or test.

GRADING
All assignments will be graded by point values, not letter grades. Points will be accumulated
during the week and final grades will be based on the total of points earned during the course.
A printout will be posted randomly in class, listing the current point totals of each student. The
grading scale will be as follows:

A=89.5%+

B=79.5-89.4%

C=69.5-79.4%

D=59.5-69.4%

F=below 59.5%

***Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Refer to your student agenda for
Consequences
NOTE: All students can check their grade online on AERIES.

ADDITIONAL NOTES TO PARENTS

You should be checking Aeries often to keep up with your childs grade. You may contact me at
any time if you have any questions or concerns. The most effective way of communicating
with me is via e-mail. My e-mail address is: dsilva@muhsd.k12.ca.us.