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=//**Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! **// =

__// The following descriptions will help you to correctly navigate and utilize this site. //__
//**While using this site, you are bound by the school rules and the technology contract. Be aware that inappropriate posting can and will result in disciplinary action even if you were not on school property at the time the post was made.**// The Syllabus and Class Expectations can be found under each class' individual page. The syllabus is available for reading online or for download.
 * Syllabus / Class Expectations **


 * Discussion Board **

You will be graded on your use of the discussion board.
Each week you will see at least one **"Journal Prompt"** posted under your individual class' discussion board. You are required to complete all "Journal Prompts." Each Journal Prompt will be worth TEN points. Five points will be for the content: did you address all aspects of the prompt? The remaining five points will be for your style/grammar: did you follow the proper PSSA single paragraph response format in regard to style, length, and grammar?

In addition to "Journal Prompts," you will see topics labeled as **"Discussion Prompt."** For "Discussion Prompt," you will not only be required to answer the prompt in the same professional manner as the "Journal Prompts," but you will also be required to respond to your peers. The prompt will dictate how many times you must respond to your peers. (i.e. The prompt may ask you to "Answer the following question and respond to at least two of your peers.") Each "Discussion Prompt" will vary in point value. You will receive ten points for your original response, as described for "Journal Prompts." In addition, you will receive 5 points for each required response to a peer if your response makes an //intelligent commentary// on something stated in a previous post. Simply stating "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you any points.

Generally (but not always), you will be given some class time to complete the Prompts. If you do not finish the prompt in the alloted class time, it becomes your responsibility to find a way to complete the prompt. There are enough computers available within the building that no excuses will be accepted for incomplete prompts. **The computers are available for use within my classroom during homeroom**, **both lunches __by appointment__** (as this is my prep / lunch period), and **after school from 2:15-2:45 daily**.

Finally, the discussion board CAN and SHOULD be used as a way for you **to obtain answers to your own questions**. If you have a question, create a new topic and post your question. Your peers and I will be able to respond to your question. In this way, you have a great resource to get information from many great minds!

Under each individual class, you will find a class calendar. The calendar will list various due dates for major assignments, tests, and scheduled quizzes. In addition to due dates and testing information, general school information such as half days, early dismissals, or vacations will be listed on the calendar. Daily homework will generally not be posted on the calendar nor will pop quizzes or in-class graded assessments (i.e. a ticket-out-the-door, graded worksheets, etc).
 * Calendar **

Under each individual class, you will find a link for the Student Work Gallery. The gallery is a place for you to display all of your hard work! Throughout the course of the year, you will complete a variety of assignments that showcase your learning and artistic/linguistic abilities. This section of the page is available for you to update by adding finished assignments for others to view. When adding assignments to the gallery, please name your assignment by using the following formula: "Individual or Group NAME - Assignment Name or Project TITLE."
 * Student Work Gallery **

 Guidelines: 1. When adding assignments to the gallery, please name your assignment by using the following formula: "Individual or Group NAME - Assignment Name or Project TITLE." 2. Do NOT Delete / Edit anyone else's work. It will be recorded in my history section, and you will be punished accordingly. 3. As with the rest of the site, you are bound by the school rules and the technology contract. Be aware that inappropriate posting can and will result in disciplinary action.

This section is designed to help you in the event of a //LOST HANDOUT or ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL//. Many items that are handed out in class, especially directions to major assignments class will appear on this page. It is your responsibility to print lost handouts on your own time; do not ask me if you can run to the printer for a lost handout during class or in the few minutes before/after class.
 * Handouts for Download **