PSExpects

Classroom Expectations--Mrs. Applebee’s Public Speaking

     1.   Bring your notebook, agenda book, textbook, and a writing utensil to class every day.
     You may borrow from your neighbor or from me, but you will not be allowed to go to
     your locker.
     2.   Treat others as you would have them treat you. Show respect for others in your
     choice of language or actions. Keep your speeches CLEAN, too!
     3.   Reasonable order should begin at the door; class begins at the bell. Be in your seats
     when the bell rings.
     4.   Late speeches and homework: If you do not speak on your assigned day, your speech
     will receive only HALF credit if you speak at our next meeting. After the next class
     meeting, you must still do the speech, but YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR IT!!
     5.   If you miss class because of an excused absence, you will have an equal amount of
     time in which to make up any missed work. Any assignments that were due on days
     you were absent will be due the CLASS PERIOD you return. All missed tests or
     quizzes must be taken at a time convenient to both you and me.
     6.   If you were unexcused from a class period, no credit will be given for missed
     assignments, nor is extra time allotted to complete new ones. If you skip class, it is up
     to you to find out what’s due for the next period and GET IT DONE!
     7.   Because a portion of your grades will come from in-class activities, it is important that
     you check with me after an absence, so that you can make up any assignments
     completed during class.
     8.   I am available during homeroom in room 205 and am ALWAYS willing to help. I am
     usually here before school by about 7:30 am and after school until approx. 3:00 pm.
     From mid-October to mid-February I have speech team practices before and after
     school and may not be easily available for help.
     9.   The grading scale for this class is as follows:        93-100 = A
                                                                                  85-92 = B
Final average scores with tenths of .5 or above will            77-84 = C
be rounded to the next whole number. Class participation         70-76 = D
can also help a grade on the border!                                             69 = F

Warning: There are not that many points in this class! Not turning in homework
assignments can really hurt your grade, and a late speech can KILL it!!