Course Syllabus

Classroom Expectations and Procedures

  • Entering the Classroom
    • Do not enter the classroom unless you have permission from Mrs. Pratt
    • Check the "What do I need" board/collect handouts, etc.
    • Put backpacks on the shelves
    • Return to your desk and begin bell ringer activity
    • Class starts when the bell rings; be seated or you may receive a tardy
  • Cell Phones
    • Cell phones must be kept in your backpack in the shelves during class
    • Cell phones MAY be used during the last five minutes of class when you are dismissed to pack up to leave
  • Restroom
    • Ask permission (restroom hand signal is fine) and put in an epass
    • Take hall pass once your epass is approved
    • Return pass to the canoe when you return
  • Grading
    • Late policy - 10% per day (after 6 days, not accepted)
    • Lowest grade 40
    • Major grades - Tests and Projects
    • Daily grades - everything else
    • Bonus - test reviews and ornament projects (terms 1-3)
    • If you are unable to complete an assignment on time, you must let me know BEFORE it is due if you are asking for an extension
    • If you need something graded(if late) or regraded(corrections) you MUST submit a grade/regrade request form as soon as you submit/resubmit the assignment
    • Late/corrected paper assignments must be turned into the bin.  Do not hand it to me or place it anywhere but in the pink bin on the cart.
    • Corrections must be resubmitted within 3 days of the grade posting to Skyward to receive additional credit
    • Late Work and Redos will be graded once per week
  • Academic Dishonesty
    • When you submit an assignment, you are saying you completed the assignment 
    • Copying/submitting someone else work as your own will be dealt with following the district policy - 50% credit and d-hall for your first offense; 0% credit for subsequent offenses
    • AI-generated work is not your own and will be treated the same way as other academic dishonesty
  • Supplies (all supplies needed by Monday, August 19)
    • 3 Subject spiral (plastic cover preferred)
    • Writing utensil (pen OR pencil)
    • Colored pencils
    • Scissors
    • Glue
    • Ear buds/headphones - MUST BE WIRED
    • Supplies for projects will be announced at least a week prior to the beginning of the project
  •  Tutoring
    • Monday and Friday mornings at 8:00
    • Wednesday afternoons until 4:20
    • Must have a note for a pass and my approval
    • You must have a reason for coming to tutoring - questions, help with homework/classwork, etc. "my mom/coach told me to come to tutoring" is not a valid reason
  • Contacting Mrs. Pratt 
    • Students may through Canvas (this is preferred)
    • Email to pratta@pearlandisd.org (leave this one for your parents)

Guidelines for submitting pictures of completed work

Many assignments will be completed on paper, but uploaded to Canvas for submission.  These are the guidelines for receiving credit for photo submissions:

1.  Submit the entire page(s) of the assignment.  Make sure to read what is to be submitted.  If an assignment says to submit pages 3 and 4, that is what is expected.  Failing to follow directions will result in points off.

2. Make sure the picture is legible before submitting.  You can check even after submission to ensure your submission is legible.

3. Your laptop webcam may not be your best option.  If most of your picture is not your assignment, you will want to retake the picture.  I do not need to see your face and the wall of your kitchen or Sra. Kilborn's classroom.  Phone submission might be a better option.

4. Your name and class period MUST be written in the top left corner of your assignment.

If the teacher cannot read the assignment, they cannot grade the assignment,  You will receive a late penalty if you have to resubmit the assignment for failing to follow the guidelines.