Rules and Expectation-Middle & HS
Class Objectives
I believe all students have the ability to shape their own lives and society in positive ways. My goal this year is to have all students recognize their power and use that power to improve themselves and their communities. We will use Arabic to inform students’ vision and to increase their ability to make that vision a reality. In order to achieve this goal, we will need supplies, organization and procedures. These are outlined below.
I believe all students have the ability to shape their own lives and society in positive ways. My goal this year is to have all students recognize their power and use that power to improve themselves and their communities. We will use Arabic to inform students’ vision and to increase their ability to make that vision a reality. In order to achieve this goal, we will need supplies, organization and procedures. These are outlined below.
Class Rules
A well-disciplined classroom is one in which the students know and understand the importance of the classroom and school rules. They have the self-awareness and self-control necessary to be able to follow the rules and they understand that they will be held accountable for their actions. The teachers will reach these rules in a manner that will foster self-discipline and a sense of self-awareness and accountability in the students.
A well-disciplined classroom is one in which the students know and understand the importance of the classroom and school rules. They have the self-awareness and self-control necessary to be able to follow the rules and they understand that they will be held accountable for their actions. The teachers will reach these rules in a manner that will foster self-discipline and a sense of self-awareness and accountability in the students.
- Remember that Allah is always watching you.
- Arrive on time and be prepared and ready to learn.
- Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
- Treat every individual with courtesy and respect.
- Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
- Follow instruction and directions the first time they are given.
- No food, gums or drinking (only water).
- First Time: Verbal warning.
- Second Time: Loss of privileges (Recess, free time, etc).
- Third Time: Note and/or phone call to parents.
- Fourth Time: Referral to vice principal office.
- Fifth Time: Referral to principal office.
- Praise (daily).
- A phone call, email, or letter sent home to parents or guardians commending a child’s accomplishment.
- Extra Credit.
Necessary Supplies
- One three ring binder (1½ inch)
- 1 composition notebooks no spiral (one subject)
- Loose leaf paper
- Pencil only (no pen)
- Highlighters (at least 2)
- 1 packet of construction papers
- Glue Sticks
At the beginning of class:
- As you enter the classroom, be seated and quiet, wait for direction from the teacher.
- Do your best talking only in Arabic language to communicate with others.
- Place completed homework on your desk.
- Sharpen pencil: Please have your own sharpener then save trash until after class.
- Bathroom: I instruct my students to wait if it is possible, so they don't miss any instruction. But, they may go during instruction if it is an absolute emergency, by raising the index and middle finger up, I will either nod "yes" or "no".
- The only time I will nod "no" is if you are missing something very important. When I have finished covering the important issue I will give you verbal permission.
- Water: You may have your bottle of water with you during class, no trips to the fountains.
- Early Dismissal: No one will be excused during the first or last 10 minutes of class or during certain activities.
- Locker Use: You will not be allowed to go to your locker once class has begun.
- If you travel between classes (HS) you may pack up your belongings only after you have been asked to do so.
- Clean the area around your desk before you leave and remember cleanliness is part of your identity as a Muslim.
Homework Policies
absent folder.
- I will check all homework right after roll. All work must be on your desk by that time.
- I will come by your desk once. If your homework is not on your desk at that time, it will be marked late.
- Late work will not be accepted and no exceptions will be made to this, unless a valid “excuse note” Is provided the day the assignments is due.
- I will accept late large assignments (100 point projects, research papers, etc.) for one week after the due date. Students lose a minimum of 5 points for each day the assignment is late.
- Students will not be allowed to turn in bulk work at the end of the term.
- With an excused absence, you may make up missed work for full credit.
- Missed exams must be made up within 1week.
- Make-up work will be addressed outside of class (preferably right before school or
- After they have been used in class, copies of all handouts are supposed to be placed in
absent folder.
GRADES
6th – 8th Grades grading will be as follows:
• Tests/Quizzes 40%
• Homework and Projects 25%
• Class work/Participation 35%
• Binder will be checked regularly and will count as part of students’ test grades.
• Progress reports will be sent out according to the school calendar
• Behavior grade will be calculated separately. The behavior grades will still have a bearing upon a
student’s overall performance.
9th – 12th Grades grading will be as follows:
• Tests 40%
• Quizzes 15%
• Homework and Projects 25%
• Class work/Participation 20%
• Binder will be checked regularly and will count as part of students’ test grades.
• Progress reports will be sent out according to the school calendar.
• Behavior grade will be calculated separately. The behavior grades will still have a bearing upon a
student’s overall performance
Grade Distribution
6th – 8th Grades grading will be as follows:
• Tests/Quizzes 40%
• Homework and Projects 25%
• Class work/Participation 35%
• Binder will be checked regularly and will count as part of students’ test grades.
• Progress reports will be sent out according to the school calendar
• Behavior grade will be calculated separately. The behavior grades will still have a bearing upon a
student’s overall performance.
9th – 12th Grades grading will be as follows:
• Tests 40%
• Quizzes 15%
• Homework and Projects 25%
• Class work/Participation 20%
• Binder will be checked regularly and will count as part of students’ test grades.
• Progress reports will be sent out according to the school calendar.
• Behavior grade will be calculated separately. The behavior grades will still have a bearing upon a
student’s overall performance
Grade Distribution
PROMISES TO STUDENTS
Naima Mustapha
- I will always believe in your ability to succeed. This means my expectations are extremely high.
- I will demand your best at all times.
- I will listen to you. I ask that you bring questions, concerns or comments to me in a calm, respectful manner at the appropriate time. Individual concerns should be addressed in individual conferences that can be arranged by seeing me before or after class.
- I will respect you, and I will insist that others respect you in our class. Please let me know, in an individual conference, if you ever feel disrespected.
- I will not assign any work unless I can explain why it is important. I do not believe in busy work.
- I will work hard and happily. I took this job because I love teaching, I love Arabic and I love my students.
- I will learn from you. You are smart people, and each of you brings experiences and
- perspectives to the class that will benefit the group. Please share your viewpoint every day!
Naima Mustapha
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