09-10 Classroom Information
Capt. Paynter’s Helpful Classroom Information Given__________
Classroom Conduct:
- SMA posted rules enforced
- Paynter Rules (keep copy in notebook) enforced
- Possible Consequence for Non-compliance – writing assignment, deduction from employability grade, call home, afterschool detention, referral, etc.
Classroom Stations:
- Student Assigned Seats (where students should be unless directed differently)
- Computer Station (buy a flash drive for saving data).
- Puzzle Station
- Class Library/Reading Nook
Paper/Assignment Management:
- Place assignments in designated tray (name, period, assignment, and date on paper).
- Handouts and class books will be brought to student’s desk.
- Stow backpack on hooks and bring needed material to seat.
- Returned papers are located in the plastic file (check periodically).
- Personal storage file available in cabinet.
Grading Categories:
20% – Classwork, Homework, Bellwork, etc.
20% – Tests and Quizzes
20% – Employability (attendance, appearance, completed work, material, and behavior)
20% – Projects/Papers/Presentations
10% – Quarterly Reading Assignment QRA (pages and summaries/projects)
10% – Mid-term/Final
Paynter Points:
- Sheet of 8 is given each quarter
- Other announced ways to earn during each quarter
The teacher determines what earns points and what they are good for. Lost points are. . .”too bad…so sad.” For security reasons, put your name on each point the day you receive them.
Uses:
- Bathroom pass use cost ONE PAYNTER POINT
- Late work can be turned in for ONE PAYNTER POINT FOR EACH DAY LATE
- Unused Paytner Points are turned in each quarter for points on Employability
- Other as announced
Make-up Work and Tutorial
- Available before formation by appointment only
- Most days at lunch
- Most days after school
- MAKE-UP WORK IS NOT DONE DURING CLASS
It is the student’s, NOT THE TEACHER’S, responsibility to schedule the making up of work/tests missed when absent. Work where the due date was announced BEFORE the absence MUST be turned in on the day of return (unless missed classes make it impossible to complete). Other assignments/tests must be made up within three days of return. Some work may be turned in later for major deductions (individual arrangements), but in most cases after three days the grade remains a ZERO. Don’t ignore missed work. NO MAKE-UP RIGHTS ARE ASSURED FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES.
CHECK MY SMA AND EDUBLOG WEBSITE FREQUENTLY
EMAIL – barbara_paynter@sarasota.k12.fl.us or bpaynter@mac.com
