Mrs. Vander Kuur's Classroom Expectations
RESPECT: I will treat you with respect and will expect you to treat others in the same manner.
RESPONSIBILITY: It is your responsibility to be aware of any due dates, changes, upcoming events and anything else discussed in class. Anything covered during this course is fair game to be included on a test. If you have questions or comments about the content, it is your responsibility to contact me prior to the test for clarification. It is also your responsibility to behave safely and appropriately when working in the shop, laboratories or classroom.
READY: Come prepared to class. This means, you are not only expected to bring all class materials, but also your attention.
RESPONSIBILITY: It is your responsibility to be aware of any due dates, changes, upcoming events and anything else discussed in class. Anything covered during this course is fair game to be included on a test. If you have questions or comments about the content, it is your responsibility to contact me prior to the test for clarification. It is also your responsibility to behave safely and appropriately when working in the shop, laboratories or classroom.
READY: Come prepared to class. This means, you are not only expected to bring all class materials, but also your attention.
Homework Policy
"Procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part"
High school is the preparation for higher education and work experience and therefore, you should help yourself prepare by completing your homework to the best of your ability and on time.
Standards for Written Work: I firmly believe that all students should turn in work that has been read thoroughly by not only by themselves, but also checked in spell check. While this course is an “agriculture” course, it is imperative that you, the student, work on perfecting your writing for future professional needs. Also, I will NOT grade any written work that has been plagiarized. These written assignments will be given an immediate zero and it will be reported to the principal.
Due Dates for Assignments: Due dates will be written on the “homework” board and will remain there until the due date has passed. It is your responsibility to keep track of due dates within a date book, assignment notebook, etc.
Late Work: Late work will not be accepted unless permission has been given by the teacher or you have an excused absence the day the assignment is due. If you have an excused absence on the day that an assignment is given, please look for your missed work on the bulletin board just outside the classroom door. It is your responsibility to check this board and complete assignments by the due date.
High school is the preparation for higher education and work experience and therefore, you should help yourself prepare by completing your homework to the best of your ability and on time.
Standards for Written Work: I firmly believe that all students should turn in work that has been read thoroughly by not only by themselves, but also checked in spell check. While this course is an “agriculture” course, it is imperative that you, the student, work on perfecting your writing for future professional needs. Also, I will NOT grade any written work that has been plagiarized. These written assignments will be given an immediate zero and it will be reported to the principal.
Due Dates for Assignments: Due dates will be written on the “homework” board and will remain there until the due date has passed. It is your responsibility to keep track of due dates within a date book, assignment notebook, etc.
Late Work: Late work will not be accepted unless permission has been given by the teacher or you have an excused absence the day the assignment is due. If you have an excused absence on the day that an assignment is given, please look for your missed work on the bulletin board just outside the classroom door. It is your responsibility to check this board and complete assignments by the due date.
Extra Credit Policy
There will be many opportunities for you to participate in Extra Credit. However, there are three opportunities all students:
Box of Kleenex – 5 points (one time only)
Word of the Week – 2 points each week
Test recheck – ½ credit back
Box of Kleenex – 5 points (one time only)
Word of the Week – 2 points each week
Test recheck – ½ credit back
Agricultural Department Permission Form
To provide students with additional educational experiences outside of the classroom, students enrolled in any of the agricultural classes and FFA members will have opportunities to attend various field trips throughout the year. These trips include conventions, leadership workshops, competitions as well as trips to local businesses and farms.
Agriculture trips are school functions and students will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner that the parents, school and community will find proud and respectful. The same rules that are followed within the classroom will be expected during these fieldtrips. If a student does not conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, (s)he will be sent immediately home and any expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the student and his/her parents/guardians.
On certain trips and contests, a specific dress code may be expected and will be strictly enforced. FFA official dress includes: FFA jacket, white button down blouse/shirt, black slacks/skirt (no shorter than the knees and accompanies by black nylons/stockings), black shoes and a black tie or FFA ascot. If the student is unwilling to follow the dress code, please do not participate in that particular event.
Some field trips extend late at night. If the particular trip is a late night trip, my cell phone number will be given to parents so that they can contact me with any questions, comments or updates while their child is in my care.
Agriculture trips are school functions and students will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner that the parents, school and community will find proud and respectful. The same rules that are followed within the classroom will be expected during these fieldtrips. If a student does not conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, (s)he will be sent immediately home and any expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the student and his/her parents/guardians.
On certain trips and contests, a specific dress code may be expected and will be strictly enforced. FFA official dress includes: FFA jacket, white button down blouse/shirt, black slacks/skirt (no shorter than the knees and accompanies by black nylons/stockings), black shoes and a black tie or FFA ascot. If the student is unwilling to follow the dress code, please do not participate in that particular event.
Some field trips extend late at night. If the particular trip is a late night trip, my cell phone number will be given to parents so that they can contact me with any questions, comments or updates while their child is in my care.