Academic Honesty Policy

Academic honesty is everyone’s responsibility: the student’s, the parents’, the teacher’s, and the administrators. I will review the AUHSD Academic Honesty Policy during the first two days of class and periodically throughout the year. For further reference, please go to the AUHSD website at www.auhsd.us, click on STUDENT, and scroll down to Academic Honesty Policy.

Homework

Homework is an independent practice of the skills and concepts learned in class. Independent practice is key to mastering new ideas and vital to learning. Expect to use your planner/calendar daily to organize your time and incorporate ELA homework assignments. 

If no specific work is assigned, I expect you to review class notes, study vocabulary, and/or read independently to meet the outside reading requirement. Also, continue to work on your Common Assessment.

Late Work (Common Assessments only)

I expect your work to be completed on time. Hence, late work will only be accepted one week beyond the stated deadline and will be penalized one full letter grade. If you have any trouble completing an assignment, see me BEFORE the due date to devise a plan to complete the assignment. 

Attendance and Make Up Work

I expect you to attend class daily and participate actively. When you miss class, you miss work, and it is your responsibility to inquire about what you missed and make arrangements to make up the work. When you miss class, you can make an appointment before or after school to get the assignments. In accordance with AUHSD policy, you will have one day per day of absence to make up work for verified absences due to illness or injury.  For all other legal absences you will have one day.  I DO NOT ACCEPT MAKE UP WORK FOR UNVERIFIED ABSENCES OR TRUANCY.