Homework

Expectations for Effort

Exceeds Expectations. You exceed expectations in preparedness, attitude, and personal growth. Meets Expectations. You meet expectations in preparedness, attitude, and personal growth. Usually Meets Expectations. You usually meet expectations inpreparedness, attitude, and personal growth. Sometimes Meets Expectations. You sometimes meet expectations in preparedness, attitude, and personal growth. Does Not Meet Expectations. You rarely meet expectations in preparedness, attitude, and personal growth. A prepared student is punctual and prepared both physically and mentally to focus on the day’s material and best interests of the class. A positive attitude is exemplified by full attention to the instruction and conversation. This student is exemplary for attentiveness, full and appropriate participation, curiosity and initiative, and concern for the well-being of the class and classmates. Personal growth is measured over time. Personal growth will emerge when a student practices, improves skills, applies new information and techniques, uses appropriate terminology, and looks forward to new projects in anticipation of the possibility for improvement.

Homework

Students are expected to record homework assignments in their assignment notebooks at the end of each class. Assignments typically require twenty to forty minutes of time. Students who neglect homework assignments may be placed on a homework contract that monitors their daily ability to complete assignments successfully. Missed assignments will negatively impact a student’s grade. When a student is absent, they or their parents may contact teachers to receive missed assignments.