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Ken Winter - Principal
David Fox - Assoc. Principal

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MUGAN'S CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS.
Revised May 2009.

Successful students will understand that:

• It is okay to be RESPECTFUL of others!
  • Behavior that infringes on the rights of others will not be tolerated.
  • Listen when others are speaking
  • Be a part of a positive environment in the classroom.

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• It is okay to be IN SCHOOL.
  • Attendance is directly related to success in the classroom, period.
  • Group work, and some labs can not be made up. Once they are missed, they are missed.

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• It is okay to be PREPARED.
  • Be on time. This means:
    • BE IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE THE BELL BEGINS TO SOUND.
  • Have all needed materials. No one will return to their locker after the bell.
  • Exams CAN NOT be retaken unless required by the students IEP.

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• It is okay to put forth a GOOD EFFORT in class!
  • Be inquisitive, this is the foundation of science!
  • Missing assignments will greatly damage grades.
    • NOTICE: I will not collect late work.
    
    
    • Exceptions will be made in the case of email or other technology related issues.

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• It is okay to take care of MAKE UP WORK quickly.
  • Each individual is responsible for making up the work they miss.
  • Students will be required to use Mugan's Biology Page to check the schedule and get assignments they have missed.
  • If a student is absent for a reason other than illness, all assignments are expected to be completed before the absence, or brought to class completed upon the students return.

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• It is okay not to bring FOOD OR DRINKS into the classroom.
  • A clear bottle of water will be acceptable.

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• It is okay to help with PLANT AND ANIMALS responsibilities.
  • Anyone can volunteer to have regular responsibilities with the animals or greenhouse.
  • This can be a part of your grade.
  • Treat plants and animals in this room with respect.

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• It is okay to make full use of MUGAN'S BIOLOGY PAGE.
  • This classroom resource can be a powerful resource if it is used.
  • Class announcements, assignments, quizzes and informational links are all included.
  • We have a unique learning tool. I can not encourage its use enough.

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• It is okay to understand the GRADING POLICY.
  • All assignments, quizzes, projects, and opportunities will be given a point value
  • Grades will be determined by the percentage of those points the student has earned.
  • The grade scale is as follows:

    A	100% - 96%
    A-	95% - 90%
    B+	89% - 87%
    B	86% - 84%
    B-	83% - 80%
    C+	79% - 77%
    C	76% - 74%
    C-	73% - 70%
    D	69% - 65%
    F	64% - 0%

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• It is okay to have a GREAT ATTITUDE!
  • Thoughts determine attitude. Attitude determines preparation. Preparation determines success