Shields’ Expectations

Shields Way I am your Teacher These are my expectations

Shields Way Continued Black ink only Homework is done at home or in study hall. Please see YWCPA late work policy. Classwork due at the end of class. Heading and papers need to follow MLA formatting 12 point font Times New Roman Double spaced Follow instructions given No Google Drive assignments will be accepted. PDF or Word file only. If not sure, ask me.

College Freshmen You are being considered college freshmen Most of you have been excepted to college You need to understand your impending reality College has: No late work, No explanations of due dates (read your syllabus) and professors have specific office hours.

College Freshmen II Turn in assignments on time Follow professor’s instructions Be proactive not reactive Except the consequences of choices and actions

Proactive not reactive Proactive Students: Ask questions and get help beforehand Seek help when something is confusing Use all academic resources available Keep a calendar/schedule Review assignments/readings Prioritize

Turn in assignments on time Early is on time, on time is late & late is unacceptable When you walk in the only thing you should be doing is turning your work in. If you have a fieldtrip scheduled assignments need to be turned in before you leave. If you handle it early, you don’t have to worry about any life complications that arise, because it’s done.

Late Work Policy Acceptable excuses for late homework: Absent from school when the assignment was given. Note: If you’re absent when it is due you need to turn it in the day you return (NOT the next time you have my class), If you’re late you need to turn it in as soon as you get to campus. Severe Illness Death or severe injury/ illness of family member Prior approval from teacher

MY JOB To Guide To Motivate To Inspire To Enlighten To Model Scholarship

YOUR JOB Take ownership of your education Seek the information you need Prioritize your work Be a good teammate: with colleagues and instructors

Grading Rubrics will be given before and after writing assignments Grades will be given (no edits or revisions) Papers falling below 70% will be given mandatory tutorials Class lessons will be over common mistakes Students with lingering questions/ concerns need to request a teacher conference (students can request through signup genius) Written works need to be revised and edited according to teacher’s instruction for final portfolio grade. Any papers submitted without applying feedback will receive a failing score.

Tutorials and Conferences Students coming to tutorials need to come prepared (need to have something ready to work on) Tutorials start on time and are focused. Group practice for struggling students require a parent signature to receive tutorial points to help average Teacher/Writer Conferences: Students must bring TWO copies of their paper ready to conference Student must have specific questions ready to ask / selections ready to discuss Student must apply feedback for additional average points and for End of semester(s) Portfolio grades

The Good News If you can do this for ALL of your courses you’re ready for pretty much anything college will throw at you. Not to mention you’ll pass my class on your own cognition which is the ONLY way to pass.