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Classroom Policies:   

Mrs. Cirrotti –Information Literacy

Students will learn how to be wise digital citizens,  how to use databases and search engines, how to use sources ethically, and how to develop good research skills for middle school.  

Participation

Everyone has a 100 % quiz grade for class participation

 In order to keep these points, you must 

• be prepared for class 
• come on time
• work hard when you arrive 
• make up any work from when you were absent 

Bring with you every day:

• CHARGED chromebook
• Headphones
• Pen or pencil
• Planner
• Folders will stay in class- 5 pieces of lined paper to go in your folder

 

Class policies

Be on time  

Be prepared

Do the “Do Now” as soon as you get to class

• Make up all work from when you are absent -- Google Classroom
• Don’t chew gum in class
• No Chromebooks on the floor
• Three lates is a lunch detention
• Use the restroom before or after class.  

Grading

Points will be awarded for each project on completeness and accuracy of  assignments. 

Good Spelling, grammar, and clear writing are parts of good communication. 

Students will be given opportunities to check work, to work with partners, and to revise so that submitted work follows all rules of spelling and grammar n order to get full credit.   

There will be 4-5 projects.   Late assignments will have points deducted. 

One quiz will be given per cycle.

We will work toward improving in 21st Century Skills

Effective Communicator: 

•  Express my thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly in front of a group

 

Collaborative Team Member:

•  Share ideas with others
•  Actively participate in brainstorming sessions
•  Demonstrate respect for myself and others

 

Flexible & Self‐Directed Learner, Globally Aware

•  Arrive on time & prepared for class.
•  Plan and budget time to meet deadlines.
•  Attend to and follow directions.
•  Manage my behavior so that I remain focused.

 

Active & Responsible Students

•  Understand and accept responsibility for my actions.
•  Resolve conflicts 
•  Respect the rights and feelings of myself and others.