Rules and Expectations
Far away there in the sunshine are my brightest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.

There’s no thrill in easy sailing when the skies are clear and blue, there’s no joy in merely doing things which any one can do. But, there is some satisfaction that is mighty sweet to take, when you reach a destination that you thought you’d never make.

 
Attendance
  • If you are absent you must show an admit. Absences will be posted on the whiteboard in front of the room. A selected student will take attendance and record tardies. You can find out your status on a daily basis concerning attendance and tardies.
  • 8 absences = no credit or failure
  • 3 tardies equals one absence. Detention slips will be filled out immediately in class. A tardy is not being in the room once the teacher closes the door. Since I have hallway/locker duty this should give you sufficient time to reach class.
Classroom Policies
  • No liquids in the classroom. (This includes water)
  • No food
  • No Walkmans, CD players, toys, cellular phones, pagers, calculators, etc.
  • Keep makeup, perfume, cosmetics in your backpack
  • The telephone is available between passing time
  • Please keep the classroom immaculate
  • Please listen to announcements
  • You must remain in your seats until the bell rings or you do not leave
  • Three passes per quarter in each Team TriBolt class
  • You must have your books, notebooks, and planner each day
  • Attire (clothes, hats, jewelry, etc.) that distracts from the educational goals of the class/team will not be accepted. Remember you represent yourself (first impressions), Team TriBolt (its students and teachers) and the Class of 2004!
  • If you need a pass (during Study Hall/Lunch) you may ask for one at the end of the hour.
Respect
  • Use appropriate language at all times
  • No negative talk about students or teachers
  • Talk is at a low volume ... don't invade other people's space. One arm length policy is in effect.
  • Please treat substitutes with respect
           Planners
Every 9th grade student is required to purchase a planner and use it in Team TriBolt everyday. In English, assignments for the day are posted on the front whiteboard. Weekly assignments are posted on the side whiteboard for the entire quarter. If you are absent you are responsible for writing these instructions down.

 
          Five Minute Passing Rule
  • Stay out of the center of the hallway. Students must be allowed to get to their next class.
  • Stay out of the computer cluster lab and do not touch the computers
  • The best place to congregate is in your locker bay, the windows next to Mr. Beach's room, or in any of the Team TriBolt classrooms.
         Computer Cluster Rules
Team TriBolt students are not allowed in the computer cluster lab unless they have a specific assignment/project from English, Science, or American Government. Food, beverages, CD’s, headphones are not allowed in the lab.

 
         Grading
  • The grading scale for English 9 is located under the grade sheets.
  • Grades will not be rounded up unless there are no extra credit opportunities.
  • Late assignments are deducted 10% per day late. Once they are worth a D- you may turn them in until the FINAL week of the quarter. All assignments are turned into the bins in the back of the room. Any tampering with another student's assignment in the bin, is an automatic failure or No Credit.
  • You do not have to turn in every assignment. You determine your grade.
  • No extra credit unless all assignments are turned in on the final due date.
  • Your grades as a freshman at eastview High school are extremely important. CHOOSE TO BE SUCCESSFUL !!!

     
         Teacher Availability

My preparation period is 6th hour I am also available after school from 2:20 to 3:00. If you need to see me after school please see me in advance.