Welcome to Mrs. Cottrill’s Debate Class! First Day of School September 3, 2013

Today… Introduction of the course Syllabus Student Information Sheet

What to expect… Research Reading Writing Speaking

Mrs. Cottrill’s Syllabus Procedures and Expectations September 3, 2012

Grading scale A: 93.0-100.0 C: 73.0-76.9 A-: 90.0-92.9 C-: 70.0-72.9 B+: 87.0-89.9 D+: 67.0-69.9 B: 83.0-86.9 D: 63.0-66.9 B-: 80.0-82.9 D-: 60.0-62.9 C+: 77.0-79.9 E: 0.0-59.9 Grade Contract Semester grades Each marking period = 40% Exam = 20% Figured by percentages

Late Work Late work is NOT tolerated. Small Assignments Large Assignments Missing Work Slip

Missing class Check the missing work binder Excused absence 1 day/day missed + 1 Unexcused absence No credit Quizzes and tests Made up within 1 week of return Wednesday office hours or by appointment After 1 week earn a 0

Other Test Corrections/Redos Extra Credit Online grades

Formal Debate Procedures The round order will be determined prior to the beginning of the first debate. The round order will be followed unless a round has to be postponed due to absences. If we must skip a round due to absences, we will proceed to the next round and so on. All debaters are expected to be prepared to debate on the first day of rounds – even if you are not scheduled to debate! A copy of all necessary evidence/projects should be kept in the classroom at all times.

Debates and Absences If one affirmative debater is absent, the round goes on. If one negative debater is absent, the round goes on. If one affirmative and one negative debater are absent, the round will go on. If both affirmative debaters are absent, the round will be postponed until the next day (or until the replacement round is completed). If both negative debaters are absent, the round will be postponed until the next day (or until the replacement round is completed).

Being Unprepared/Absence Penalties IF YOU ARE PRESENT ON THE DAY OF A DEBATE AND CHOOSE NOT TO PRESENT, YOU WILL EARN A ZERO FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. IT WILL HAVE A SEVERE IMPACT ON YOUR GRADE. IF YOU HAVE AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE THE DAY OF A DEBATE, YOU WILL EARN A ZERO FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. IT WILL HAVE A SEVERE IMPACT ON YOUR GRADE.

Expectations When I am ready to begin, students are in their seats with their notebooks open, ready to learn. If there was homework, it is out and ready to be checked or turned in. Attendance in class means that students are here both physically AND mentally. This also means no putting your head down and/or sleeping. Class will be dismissed by the teacher. This means students will not pack up early or leave when the bell rings UNLESS told to do so by the teacher. Students and the teacher will treat everyone and everything with respect.

Consequences If you CHOOSE to behave inappropriately… Individual conference Phone call home Referral to the office

Required materials Text as required by the day’s activities Completed homework, if there was any 3 ring binder Pen and pencil Highlighter Post-it Notes CD-ROM/thumb drive/jump drive

I’m looking forward to a great semester I’m looking forward to a great semester. Please come to me if you need help or have questions. The clock is ticking. Will you be ready?