Top Ten Class Policies!

1) Late work is accepted at 5 points off or 10% off per day, whichever is greater.
2) Cheating earns a zero.
3) Point deductions will be taken for basic editing errors, including spelling, punctuation, run-ons and fragments. One "free" basic skills mistake is granted per 3 pages of text.
4) Essay revisions count separately. Each draft submitted should be the best draft possible at that time. Each draft's grade is final. Please follow the essay format as prescribed on the classroom poster, with former drafts stapled behind the newest version.
5) Extensions are available in stressful circumstances if requested in advance of the deadline. Only emergengies will justify extensions after the due date has arrived or passed.
6) Bathroom visits during class are not allowed during quizzes/tests or lectures/presentations.
7) Absentees are fully responsible for any missed due dates, pop quizzes, scheduled assignments, notes, and lecture materials. School policy allows 2 make-up days per 1 day of excused absence. Make-up tests are subjective, which means they tend to be harder than the original version.
8) Tardies beyond 3 will earn lunch detention. Missing class repetitively for any reason is likely to impact learning, and therefore grades.
9) Concerns or objections must be raised privately and respectfully. Try to stay positive in the classroom.
10) Extra credit will be accepted only when a student has fewer than 3 zeroes for the quarter. Extra credit is not meant to compensate for irresponsibility.