2011 Classroom Expectations and Policies
Ms. Orta - Language Arts/English
What you should expect from me:
A safe, bias-free, tolerant learning environment that attempts to meet each student’s learning needs, while maintaining energy and dedication to my profession
Knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy that provides for a challenging and engaging curriculum in reading, writing, thinking, and speaking
A fair but firm attitude about behavior and instruction
Grading and posting that is done in a timely manner
Appropriate, straightforward, approachable style
email address where I can be reached: lmorta@dadeschools.net
What I expect from you:
An open mind and respect for education matched with your effort and persistence
Respect for yourself, your peers, guests, and me
Punctuality and presence (To be on time in your seat at the bell)
To be on task and not distracted by electronic or non-electronic media
Communication with teacher- email lmorta@dadeschools.net
To be responsible for your behaviors and learning:
-Effort and attention translates to higher grades and test scores (learning)
-Assignments to be submitted on time to your best ability
-Responsibility for your absences and missed assignments (teacher will not)
What I expect from your parent(s)/guardian(s):
Ability to keep track of child’s progress via Parent Portal
Contact teacher when necessary via email for most expedient response
To keep your child’s absences to a minimum (see behaviors that hinder)
Behaviors that will hinder your progress:
Tardiness (is not tolerated); be in your seat at the bell.
Absences (should be kept to a minimum- use the website to keep up or have a buddy)
Disrespectful behavior-including cell phone use (teacher will confiscate if in plain view)
Submitting assignments late (most assignments will not be accepted late)
Bathroom policy
Go when you have to go- use a bathroom pass for accountability and use common sense
Teacher has the right to suspend bathroom pass for inappropriate use
Grading policy
You will get written information about all projects and grading rubrics
Usually homework, unless specified, is worth one grade
Quizzes, unless specified, are worth one to three grades
Tests, unless specified, are worth four or more grades
Essays, unless specified, are like tests
Commensurate time for assignments due to excused absences
Assignments will not be graded nor distributed for unexcused absences
By signing, I have read and understand the statements below:
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Student’s Signature Guardian’s Signature Date