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toc **Expect Excellence in ELCO High School** Classroom Expectations for Students in General Business

Student/Parent:

The following expectations for behavior, classroom participation, attendance, educational materials/equipment, and grading procedures are guidelines I expect all of my students to follow and understand.

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the semester, please do not hesitate contact me (717-866-7447 or aweddle@elcosd.org).

I am looking forward to having a great semester in General Business! Mrs. Weddle

**Behavior**
Students are responsible for maintaining proper behavior, which respects the rights of all individuals involved in the educational process.
 * 1) Students are expected to be courteous and polite to all other individuals in the classroom.
 * 2) Students are expected to be working and participating in all class activities and assignments.
 * 3) All behavior regulations listed in the student handbook must be followed.

Classroom Participation
Students are responsible for participation in classroom activities and for completing assigned work.
 * 1) Students must complete all assignments by the assigned due date.
 * 2) Work assigned in advance is due on a given date in class, no late papers will be accepted.
 * 3) Students are expected to voice their questions, answers, and opinions pertaining to the subject of the class at appropriate times and in an acceptable manner.

Attendance
Students are responsible for regular school attendance, to report to their assigned classes on time, and to make up work missed due to absences.


 * 1) If a student is absent, he or she is expected to make arrangements with the teacher to complete any missed work.
 * 2) Students are expected to complete all work missed when absent in a timely manner.
 * 3) On the fourth lateness to class a student will be assigned detention and for every lateness thereafter.

Educational Materials and Equipment
Students are responsible for the proper care and usage of all the equipment and educational materials. Any equipment damaged by students will result in detention and payment of repair costs. Students should bring a pencil and all other required materials to class every day.

Grading Procedures
Students are responsible for understanding the grading procedures established by their instructor. Parents may access information online through Power School For Parents at https://powerschool.elcosd.org/public to check class progress and grades.


 * 1) Students will be graded on class assignments, participation, homework, tests, quizzes, group work, projects, and a final exam/project.
 * 2) Each aspect of the class will be given a certain number of points. At the end of the marking period, all of the student’s points will be totaled. The student’s total number of points will be divided by the total possible points. The end result will be the student’s percentage grade for the marking period.

Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns throughout the semester, please do not hesitate to come and see me or contact me.
 * Phone Number 717-866-7447
 * Email aweddle@elcosd.org

I am looking forward to having a great semester with all of my students!

Mrs. Amy Weddle