Rules+&+Regulations

General Lab Rules & Regulations

=DUE SECOND DAY OF CLASS =

1. Be ON TIME. Lateness will not be tolerated. You are expected to be in class before the bell rings. This means if the bell has started ringing, and you are not in the classroom, you are late. When you arrive late, you should enter quietly, hand the teacher your pass, and sit down. Do not interrupt the class. If you do not have a pass, the following disciplinary action will result: 2. In accordance with district policy, the following policies are strictly enforced in the department: > 3. No food or drink allowed in the classroom. This includes all items from vending machines, lunch items, etc.
 * 3 offenses - Warnings & recorded
 * 4th offense - Office Referral
 * 5th offense- Office Referral
 * Etc.
 * Cell phones are to be turned off and kept out of sight while in class. Cell phones found to be powered on during class will be confiscated and turned over to administration.
 * Personal listening devices such as CD players, MP3 players, iPods, etc. must be turned off and kept out of sight. Violators will have such devices confiscated and turned over to administration.

4. Be respectful of each other. You are expected to treat fellow classmates with courtesy and respect at all times.

5. Students are to be in the classroom during the entire period. One student may be out of the classroom at a time (this does not include passes from other teachers, offices, nurse, etc.).

6. NO FOUL LANGUAGE. Detentions and/or referrals will be issued on the first offense.

7. All computer use in class is subject to the SMSD Acceptable Use Policy. Please refer to the student handbook if you have any questions. Gaming, e-mail, internet messaging, and downloading software onto school property (including your F drive) is prohibited. Violations of the policy may result in revocation of computer privileges and alternate assignments.

8. Report any and all damaged equipment to the teacher immediately.

9. All classrooms utilize machinery and/or equipment that may be hazardous. Students will not utilize any piece of equipment without first having received proper safety instruction and/or passing the associated safety quiz. Technology Education Department Lab Fee Students enrolled in courses throughout the Technology Education Department engage in experiential learning on a regular basis. Each student will be expected to complete multiple projects in each class as part of the course requirements. While we are provided with limited funding through the school for expendable supplies and materials, this does not fully cover the cost of materials used for the projects.

These lab fees are designed to offset the costs of such items. There will be a general supply lab fee to cover basic materials, other cost may need to be funded depending upon the student’s selection of project supplies.
 * Checks are to be made payable to SMSD**
 * **Graphic Comm. 1 Classes $10**
 * **Graphic Comm. 2 Classes $10**

Room Policies

 * 1. Class Procedures** - Every week students will be responsible for taking notes and working on lab assignments. Students are required to have a three ring binder and plastic insert sheets. This allows students to have a professional portfolio of notes and other materials.


 * 2. Class Participation Grade**
 * Every marking period 100 points will be available for daily participation. If students are not using class time appropriately participation points will not be given.
 * Each student will have his or her own computer and work station. This station is the student’s responsibility to clean every period.
 * If you use the equipment in the lab it is your responsibility to clean it and store it.
 * Ignoring responsibilities will result in a deduction of participation points and possibly detentions.


 * 3. Missed Classes** - Since attendance and work count as a class participation grade missed days need to be made up during resource blocks. It is the student’s responsibility to see the instructor for make-up work. Missed classes need to be excused for project extensions.


 * 4. Late Projects**
 * Grades will drop 10% points for each school day late. Ex.-100 pts. Project one day late is worth 90 points. Two days 80 points, etc…
 * Two weeks after the due date projects will NOT be accepted.
 * Final Portfolio is an exception to 4.a. If submitted late it will be a zero.
 * Resubmission for a grade increase must be within 2 weeks after you get the project back. To resubmit projects must have been submitted it on time and students need to include a written explanation of the changes made.