Discipline, Study Skills, GPA

Middle School

DisciplineMerits, Demerits, & Detention

are earned by excellent behavior that goes above and beyond expectations, random acts of kindness or respect, such as:

Promptly and cheerfully helping a teacher or student.

Cleaning the classroom without being asked.Volunteering for chores.

5 merits cancels 1 demerit OR5 merits grants one free dress day

MERITS

are earned by acts of disrespect, disruptiveness, or other violations such as:

Uniform violationsTardyOutbursts in classDisobeying a teacherNo homeworkDisrespectful attitude

3 demerits = 1 detention

DEMERITS

Detentions are served on Friday mornings between 7am-8am, either from accumulation of demerits or an automatic detention.

Automatic detentions are earned by:Cellphones/ipods on campusDisrespectful behavior to a teacherLyingSuspicion of cheatingBullying

Detention

Study Skills & HabitsTime and Place, Organization Notes

When doing your homework:

Have a designated place to keep your books and do your work.

Make sure it is quiet and free of distractions. (No ipod, computer, TV, phones, etc.)

Try to do your work at a similar time each day, so that you establish a rhythm and habit.

You can take short breaks in studying, but remember to keep them short. Your brain will work better for a small breathing space!

Time and Place

Have a planner for your homework schedule, and update it daily.

Keep separate folders and binders for each subject.

Do the written assignments first: Math, Science, Latin, English or History questions, etc.

Next, read a section or chapter in each subject, whether it has been assigned or not.

Reread notesDouble check your planner when you have

finished your work.

Organization

In class, write down everything thatIs on the boardThe teacher says with emphasis (loudly, twice, etc)You think is important

In your reading, write down The chapter or section headingA summary of each paragraphThe main ideas

Reread your notes each day, highlighting important names, dates, places, and events. Test yourself to see how much you can remember.

Notes

GPAGrades, Homework, Writing Expectations

If homework is not turned in or completed on time, it is counted as a zero, which impacts the overall grade. Example: If Rufus does not hand it 3 assignments out of 10, even though the other seven average 92% he will still receive 64% homework grade. (92 x 7 = 664, 664/ 10 = 64). Although Rufus might average Bs on his tests and projects, his overall grade will be a C.

Grades are impacted by both the quality and completion of homework, so start out strong!

Grades

Homework will be every night for every subject.

20-30 minutes per subject, and 6 subjects, means that

2-3 hours each night will be homework. Plan accordingly.

Most Importantly:Even when you have not been assigned

homework, always read ahead!

Homework

All handwriting must be in legible cursive.Complete sentences, using proper grammar and

mechanicsOrganized paragraphs, using introduction, body, and

conclusionInformal outline of essays organizing ideasThesis statements in every essayTransitions between sentencesQuotes formatted properly and cited, with lead-insBibliographyFive paragraph essays

Writing Expectations