Mr. Parkin's

Classroom Rules and Procedures

(CRAP)

The following Classroom Rules and Procedures (CRAP) are intended to help students succeed by maintaining a calm and orderly classroom environment. They are based on the Code of Conduct contained on pages 18 to 73 in the Edwardsville High School 2007-2008 Student Handbook & Calendar as approved by the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 school board. Verbatim quotes selected from the handbook are in bold italicized print. If at any point the behavioral expectations or disciplinary procedures that follow are in conflict with what has been sanctioned by the school board, then the policies of District #7 shall take precedence.

Since all high school students have attained the age of young adult, they will be treated accordingly. They are expected to exhibit the following "Be-Attitudes" as an indication of their maturity:

q Be punctual

q Be prepared

q Be attentive

q Be courteous

q Be responsible

Whenever class is held in a computer lab, students are expected to follow the verbal instructions of the instructor at all times. If at any time a student uses a computer without teacher permission and/or accesses an inappropriate website, that student will be considered as acting in an insubordinate manner, and, consequently, will be disciplined according to the Student Handbook (see 6.05.B.29 Insubordination, p. 44).

Mr. Parkin’s Grading Policy:

All assignments will be given a specific date when they are due. Assignments received on those dates will receive the maximum points possible, commensurate with the quality and accuracy of the work. Late assignments will be accepted only one day late, and for half-credit. Assignments turned in late due to extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and credit will be assigned accordingly. Students who miss an activity or an assignment due to an unexcused absence may still submit their work for evaluation, but they will only receive partial credit (50%), commensurate with the quality and accuracy of the work.

3.06.a Grading (pp. 28-29)

Grades are issued quarterly. Credits for passing grades are issued at the end of each semester. Quarter grades are to be regarded as grades-in-progress. They are not recorded on a student's permanent record. Final average and rank are based on all semester grades earned from the 9^th grade through the 12^th grade. All courses are included in determining the grade point average and class rank, except Physical Education, Driver Education, and Media Aide.

A+	98.5 to 100%	C+	76.5 to 79.4
A	92.5 to 96.4	C	72.5 to 76.4
A-	89.5 to 91.4	C-	69.5 to 71.5
B+	86.5 to 88.4	D+	66.5 to 69.4
B	82.5 to 85.5	D	62.5 to 66.4
B-	79.5 to 81.4	D-	59.5 to 61.4

Any grade below an average of 59.5% is considered an "F".

3.07.a Progress Reports/Grade Reporting (p. 29)

Progress reports, which are not permanent recorded grades, are issue twice per semester. Quarter grades are issued at the end of each quarter. Semester grades are issued at the end of each semester and are permanently recorded grades. Progress reports are sent home mid-way through each quarter. Grade reports are issued approximately one week after the end of the quarter.

ATTENDANCE

5.01.c Guidelines (p. 30)

A report on each absence must be made by a parent or guardian within 48 hours of the absence before a student may be excused for an absence. In order that the school may have an accurate account, it is required that the parent or guardian call the Attendance Office at 656-7100, ext. 20103 (grades 10 & 12) or 20102 (grades 9 & 11) the morning of the absence. An answering machine will take attendance calls from your parents or legal guardians seven (7) days a week and 24 hours a day. Parents or guardians are required to leave a telephone number where they may be reached. A phone call shall serve as the most dependable means of communication between home and school. However, if parents are unable to call on the day of the absence, a note accompanied by a phone number from the parents or guardians must be presented on the day the student returns to school. Students without phone verification will be contacted. Failure to properly clear an absence will result in an absence being classified as unexcused.

5.05. Unexcused Absences (p. 32)

All absences not classified as excused will be considered unexcused or truant. Out-of-school suspensions are considered unexcused. students with an unexcused absence are encouraged to make up classroom work missed, although full credit for such work will not be given. partial credit shall be given in the amount of 80% for student’s first three unexcused absences in a school year that are not out-of-school suspensions. Subsequent unexcused absences will result in 50% credit for make-up work.

In order to receive partial credit, students hall receive the same number of days to make-up work as the number of days absent – not to exceed two (2) days. Among those absences classified as unexcused are the following:

Some absences classified as unexcused by an administrator:

a. oversleeping

b. missing the bus

c. babysitting

d. personal business

e. train

f. car trouble

g. not following excused absence procedure

Note: Being tardy to class in excess of 5 minutes into the class period will be classified as an unexcused absence and will result in the work done for that period being counted for partial credit only.

5.6 Make-up After Absences (pp. 32-33)

q Students should report directly to class after the absence.

q Students absent with the approval of the school and parent shall be allowed the opportunity for full credit make-up work.

q Students are responsible to see their teachers for work missed.

q Students shall have the same number of days as the absence to make up work. Additional days may be arranged for by the parent and student through the teacher.

q Teachers may require students to make up work, concept, or grade:

1. Work missed during absence;

2. Concept or main idea presented by teacher during the student's absence (i,e, when teachers present a concept or idea for the class on a given day but have no written assignment due, they may require an absent student to compile the missed information through a brief paper, paragraph, etc.); and

3. Anything graded during the student's absence.

MAKE-UP TESTS WILL BE ADMINISTERED THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO CLASS (IF THE CLASS IS REVIEWING THE TEST ON THAT DAY), OTHERWISE ALL MAKE-UP TESTS WILL BE TAKEN IN AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION WITH MR. HOPKSINS THE FOLLOWING DAY.

Parents are responsible for contacting the Main Office receptionist at 656-7100, extension 20100, for assignments when students are absent more than two (2) days.

5.08 Truancy Definition [pp. 33-34)

Students are truant when absent from school/class without the consent of a parent, guardian, or school personnel. Among those absences classified as truant are

1. Leaving class without permission,

2. Skipping class, and

3. Leaving school without checking out through the Attendance Office, an administrator, or the Clinic

Consequences For Truancy (p. 34)

First offense: Saturday detention, call home, partial credit for make-up work

Second, Third and Fourth offenses: In-district detention, conference with parent or guardian, partial credit for make-up work

Fifth and subsequent offenses: Three days in-district detention, conference with parent or guardian no credit for make-up work

5.09 Tardies and Consequences (per Semester) (p. 34)

TARDY: Students without authorization shall be considered tardy when they arrive at the classroom after the bell rings. Students who arrive at class in excess of five (5) minutes late will receive partial credit for their work that class period.

1 & 2 tardies:	Warning by teacher.
3 tardies:	After-school detention assigned by teacher..
4 tardies:	Referral sent to the proper assistant principal. The assistant principal will assign one Saturday detention.
5 & 6 tardies	Referral sent to the proper assistant principal. The assistant principal will assign the student a 1-day in-district detention.
7 - 9 tardies	2 days in-district detention.
10 - 14 tardies	3 days in-district detention.
15 an more tardies	4 days in-district detention and review placement.

Failure to serve any of the Saturday detentions will result in a 2-day in-district detention.

6:01b ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (p. 35)

Copying, cheating, plagiarism, forging passes, being dishonest with teachers or office personnel, or any other academic or school-related dishonesty may result in disciplinary action.

6.05.B.23 General Misbehavior (Level 3) – Conduct that is not in the best interest of the school environment. (p. 44)

6.05.B.29 Insubordination (Level 2) – Refusing to follow the instructions of authorized school personnel. (p. 44)

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and/or concerns regarding the above policies:

o N. O. Nelson Complex, 656-8800, extension 5813 (weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

o Home, 692-4456 (most evenings and weekends)

o jparkin@ecusd7.org (anytime)

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