Mrs. Rickart’s

Disclosure Statement Overview

In General… In General…

I view this class as a three-way partnership. A student cannot complete the requirements alone, a parent cannot support their child alone, and a teacher cannot facilitate learning alone. It takes each working together to provide a quality educational experience, and to monitor the earning of grade and credit.

I view this class as a three-way partnership. A student cannot complete the requirements alone, a parent cannot support their child alone, and a teacher cannot facilitate learning alone. It takes each working together to provide a quality educational experience, and to monitor the earning of grade and credit.

It is my hope that every student will take advantage of all opportunities made available to them this year.

It is my hope that every student will take advantage of all opportunities made available to them this year.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

To help guarantee success, I have

certain expectations of myself, my

students and their parents.

Myself – as teacherMyself – as teacher1. PROVIDE meaningful and challenging lessons that

honor individual styles of learning, 2. BE PREPARED for and ON TIME to class each day,3. HELP students understand concepts, requirements

and due dates,4. ASSESS and DISCUSS completed assignments,5. UPDATE Power School each week (some

assignments may take up to 2 weeks to correct),6. REMAIN OPEN to student, parent and

administrative input,7. ATTEND parent teacher conferences and RETURN

parent calls/emails, and8. CREATE and INSURE a safe, productive learning

environment.

1. PROVIDE meaningful and challenging lessons that honor individual styles of learning,

2. BE PREPARED for and ON TIME to class each day,3. HELP students understand concepts, requirements

and due dates,4. ASSESS and DISCUSS completed assignments,5. UPDATE Power School each week (some

assignments may take up to 2 weeks to correct),6. REMAIN OPEN to student, parent and

administrative input,7. ATTEND parent teacher conferences and RETURN

parent calls/emails, and8. CREATE and INSURE a safe, productive learning

environment.

StudentsStudents1. DO assignments, KNOW expectations, LEARN concepts, and

THINK critically,2. BE ON TIME to class,3. BRING the necessary materials each day: PLANNER, blue/black

pen, pencil, paper, reading materials, and any assignments due,

4. LEAVE all electronics (CD players, cell phones, games) turned off and out of sight,

5. OBTAIN the required ASSIGNMENTS, and UNDERSTAND how to complete them,

6. LISTEN to and FOLLOW directions,7. TURN IN completed assignments at the time they are DUE, 8. MONITOR and MANAGE your grade so you get the results you

want, 9. BE A RESPONSIBLE COURIER between teacher and parent, and10. CONTRIBUTE positively to the classroom atmosphere.

1. DO assignments, KNOW expectations, LEARN concepts, and THINK critically,

2. BE ON TIME to class,3. BRING the necessary materials each day: PLANNER, blue/black

pen, pencil, paper, reading materials, and any assignments due,

4. LEAVE all electronics (CD players, cell phones, games) turned off and out of sight,

5. OBTAIN the required ASSIGNMENTS, and UNDERSTAND how to complete them,

6. LISTEN to and FOLLOW directions,7. TURN IN completed assignments at the time they are DUE, 8. MONITOR and MANAGE your grade so you get the results you

want, 9. BE A RESPONSIBLE COURIER between teacher and parent, and10. CONTRIBUTE positively to the classroom atmosphere.

ParentsParents1. MAKE English class requirements a PRIORITY in

your home by:2. ASSISTING your student TO BALANCE school,

home and personal responsibilities,3. CHECKING your student’s schedule daily to see if

they have work due for this class,4. RECHECKING to see if assignments have been

completed,5. ATTENDING parent/teacher conferences, or

call/email if a problem or question arises, and6. KNOWING your student’s current grade in this

class.

1. MAKE English class requirements a PRIORITY in your home by:

2. ASSISTING your student TO BALANCE school, home and personal responsibilities,

3. CHECKING your student’s schedule daily to see if they have work due for this class,

4. RECHECKING to see if assignments have been completed,

5. ATTENDING parent/teacher conferences, or call/email if a problem or question arises, and

6. KNOWING your student’s current grade in this class.

Classrooms of Excellence

No retakes on tests – there may be “Reflective Make-ups” (teacher discretion) No late work – assignments need to be turned in on the due date. If there is an unavoidable

circumstance that will make it so your assignment cannot be turned in on time, you must complete the following steps: A) Talk to your teacher about the circumstance, B) coordinate with your teacher the use of your “Oops Pass” (you get only one per quarter), C) turn the assignment in the next day with your “Oops Pass.”

Tardies will be minus participation points (amount determined by teacher). All papers will be labeled with the following heading in the upper right hand corner of the

paper: First and Last Name, Date, Class Period, and Name of Assignment. Point deductions will be determined by teacher.

Planners will be checked randomly twice a month for the following: no mutilation and daily usage. Points will be determined by teacher.

Hall Passes will not be given unless the student presents his or her planner to the teacher with the hall pass portion completely filled out.

Quality work must be turned in. Quality work means that assignments are neatly written on standard sized paper, clean and free of stray marks or doodles, no spiral edges, and no dirty or wrinkled papers. Point deductions will be determined by teacher.

If you turn in a poor quality paper, you will get it back and must use an “Oops Pass” to fix it.

Classroom Policies

Plan AFollow these policies as written,Focus on the teacher, Ask questions for clarification,Follow the directionsHonor due dates,Turn in all assignments on time,Use Oops Passes appropriately, as specified.

Plan B

…there is no plan b.

Tardieso “ON TIME” means being in your assigned seat by the time the bell finishes ringing.

o Tardies are minus 5 points, but can be made up before or after school.

o IF I AM LATE TO CLASS all other tardies are null and void.

(FYI…I’m rarely late)

Late WorkLate Work

Late work: Students have one “Oops Pass” per quarter which allows an extension of 1 day. Students must see me prior to the beginning of class, to discuss the reason extra time is needed. Without this procedure, late assignments will not be accepted (and I’ll be sad). I keep the “Oops Pass,” and will expect the assignment the next day.

“Oops Passes” do not apply to some assignments.

LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU’RE HAVING PROBLEMS MEETING CLASS DEADLINES AHEAD OF TIME!!

Late work: Students have one “Oops Pass” per quarter which allows an extension of 1 day. Students must see me prior to the beginning of class, to discuss the reason extra time is needed. Without this procedure, late assignments will not be accepted (and I’ll be sad). I keep the “Oops Pass,” and will expect the assignment the next day.

“Oops Passes” do not apply to some assignments.

LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU’RE HAVING PROBLEMS MEETING CLASS DEADLINES AHEAD OF TIME!!

Getting work from an Absence

Students must obtain and complete the work within a week upon return to class. If a student is absent when an assignment is due, they must turn it in the day they return.

Hall Passes• The planner must be signed for a three-

minute hall pass.• Please wait for a good time to leave, and

have the planner filled out, ready to go.

• You must get and wear the orange vest while out of the classroom. Besides, it’s soooo attractive!!

Study Skills Points (Daily Points)

• Each student has a daily assignment to be on time, prepared and well behaved. This assignment is worth five points per day. That adds up to 200 points per quarter!

• Tardies and poor behavior subtract points from this assignment. If a student is absent, they are excused from the points for that day.

GradesGrades

GRADING PAPERS–Determining a student’s grade on any assignment will always be my responsibility. On occasion, student will view and correct each other’s assignments.

GRADES and CITIZENSHIP–Grades are determined on a percentage basis; citizenship on points (tardies and behavior). Please check the internet often to keep track of your progress.

GRADING PAPERS–Determining a student’s grade on any assignment will always be my responsibility. On occasion, student will view and correct each other’s assignments.

GRADES and CITIZENSHIP–Grades are determined on a percentage basis; citizenship on points (tardies and behavior). Please check the internet often to keep track of your progress.

Class Heading

All papers will be labeled with the following heading in the upper right hand corner of the paper:

First and Last Name

Due Date

Class Period

Name of assignment

Averting Disaster!!Averting Disaster!!

If you are having a problem completing work (or any other problem regarding my class), I would like to know BEFORE the problem becomes a crisis. Please keep me informed; that gives us all more options and solutions. Don’t forget about the “Oops Pass” option.

If you are having a problem completing work (or any other problem regarding my class), I would like to know BEFORE the problem becomes a crisis. Please keep me informed; that gives us all more options and solutions. Don’t forget about the “Oops Pass” option.

Grade Percentage Breakdown

A 100-94 C+ 79-77

A- 93-90 C 76-73

B+ 89-87 C- 72-70

B 86-83 F 69 and below

B- 82-80

ATTENTION ALPS STUDENTS!

ATTENTION ALPS STUDENTS!

*B- is the “probation point” for this class. A letter will be sent home, and we’ll be chatting…

…and Ms. Putnam will be hunting you down.

*B- is the “probation point” for this class. A letter will be sent home, and we’ll be chatting…

…and Ms. Putnam will be hunting you down.

Citizenship

H 0-5 NO tardies

S 6-7

N 8-10

U 10+

Plusses and MinusesPlusses and MinusesYour Behavior makes a difference!

Rewards: daily points pride in yourself stress-free classroom

positive notes and calls home

Consequences: low scores on daily points discussion with student parental involvement

administrative involvement

Your Behavior makes a difference!

Rewards: daily points pride in yourself stress-free classroom

positive notes and calls home

Consequences: low scores on daily points discussion with student parental involvement

administrative involvement

Please remember:Please remember:

CONTINUED BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS WILL RESULT IN

REMOVAL FROM CLASS UNTIL A

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE

CAN BE HELD TO DISCUSS SOLUTIONS. THIS WILL ONLY

OCCUR AFTER A PARENT AND A VICE PRINCIPAL HAVE BEEN

NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM.

CONTINUED BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS WILL RESULT IN

REMOVAL FROM CLASS UNTIL A

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE

CAN BE HELD TO DISCUSS SOLUTIONS. THIS WILL ONLY

OCCUR AFTER A PARENT AND A VICE PRINCIPAL HAVE BEEN

NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM.

Assignment #1

Don’t forget your signed and returned disclosure statement is your first assignment worth 25 points!

It pay$ to be good!

It pay$ to be good!

5 points daily,200 points per quarter!

5 points daily,200 points per quarter!

Where in the WORLD is Mrs. Rickart?

Where in the WORLD is Mrs. Rickart?

http://calendar.yahoo/micemammahttp://micewiki.wikispaces.com• shelby.rickart@canyonsdistrict.org• micemamma@yahoo.com• Midvale Middle School: 412-2150

http://calendar.yahoo/micemammahttp://micewiki.wikispaces.com• shelby.rickart@canyonsdistrict.org• micemamma@yahoo.com• Midvale Middle School: 412-2150

Thank you! I look forward to a fun,

successful year, and getting to know each of you much better!

Mrs. Rickart