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Mrs. Johosky’s Classroom Policies 2013-2014
Classroom Rules
1. RESPECT
Everyone and Everything.
2. FOOD, DRINK, GUM
Not allowed in the classroom. Bottled water is
allowed.
3. NO DISTURBING BEHAVIOR
Any behavior which interrupts class, prevents
me from teaching, or prevents any student
(including you!) from learning is not allowed.
4. NO COSMETICS or GROOMING
Mrs. Johosky has asthma. Please do not use
ANY scented products in the classroom!
5. STUDENT HANDBOOK
Classroom
Procedures
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Contents of student handbook are applied and
enforced in this class.
Consequences
1. Verbal or Signal Warning
2. Referral with parent contact
3. See student handbook for additional
consequences
SEVERE OR CONTINUING DISRUPTION
WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REFERRAL
TO COUNSELOR OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Tardy Policy
BE IN YOUR SEAT WHEN THE BELL RINGS
Tardy 1-3 Student marked tardy
Tardy 4+ Same as above + Parent contacted
Tardy 5+ See student handbook for school policy
Student TAs
Expected to follow all classroom rules.
T.A.s will not be permitted to converse
with class members during class. T.A.s may
be removed and/or failed for continuing
misconduct or academic dishonesty.
School Voice Mail: (209) 830-3360
Text ONLY: (209) 677-7501 (209-MRSRJ-01)
Email: rjohosky@tusd.net
Website: www.johoskysclass.com
SOPHOMORE ADVANCED EDITION
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Enter quietly, politely, and respectfully.
Hats off first!
Turn in assignments at the beginning of
class.
Sit in your assigned seat promptly.
Copy agenda, begin daily notes, and start
on the opening activity.
Raise your hand and wait patiently.
When someone is talking, listen quietly.
Keep comments to yourself unless you are
called upon to share them. No negative
comments.
Outside work is not welcome in my
classroom and will be confiscated. Parents
and teacher will be notified.
Finished early? Read extended reading,
work on long term assignment for this
class, or study vocabulary.
Bring to Class
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REQUIRED MATERIALS (See list)
EXTENDED READING BOOK:
Extended Reading book must be registered
with Mrs. Johosky to receive credit for book
report.
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CURRENT TEXTBOOK:
Bring the textbook(s) we have been using as
posted on board. Failure to bring the textbook
will result in loss of credit on related
assignments. Habitual failure to bring book or
other materials to class will result in additional
disciplinary measures.
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SCHOOL ID: Must be worn in class.
Get a temporary if you don’t have it!
Academic Dishonesty
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN THIS CLASS!
∙ All students involved in academically dishonest activities will receive a zero on the
assignment. Referral will be added to the student’s file with a copy of the
assignment(s). Severe consequences apply for repeat offenders.
Be careful with your assignments! Allowing someone to “look over” or “borrow” your
assignment may result in copied work without your consent. Don’t trust ANYONE with
your hard work.
∙ Academic dishonesty is defined in the student handbook.
∙ All assignments are to be done individually unless specifically directed otherwise by Mrs.
Johosky. “Working Together” on individual assignments is unacceptable.
∙ Communication during a test or quiz will earn an instant zero even if you are finished.
Don’t risk it! Do not allow your eyes to wander. Be careful where you place your paper on
your desk.
Assignments
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE MUST BE IN THE
BOX AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
Late work will not be accepted.
This includes papers submitted late
during the same class period.
No credit, make up or additional time will be
given for assessments missed during a tardy.
Students missing class for sports or academic
field trips must submit work before leaving
campus.
Proper heading required (first and last name,
date, period) in the upper right corner.
Improper heading = - 3 points.
Must be on white binder paper. Spiral paper
is not accepted.
Must be in dark blue or black ink. Pencil, felt
marker, or other colored ink are not accepted.
Some assignments must be word processed in
MLA format.
No MLA = half credit
Homework follows board policy 6154
Tech Problems?
Printer or computer excuses will not be
accepted, even with a parent note.
- Use a school machine.
- Plan ahead! Print assignments early.
- Save backups to the student portal.
- Classroom computer is available
before/after school by appointment.
Cellular Devices
On occasion, only by permission of Mrs.
Johosky, responsible students may be allowed
to use cellular devices to complete classroom
assignments. During any other class time, school
consequences apply. Privilege may be revoked at
any time.
Projects
During the year we will have one book report or
extended learning project per semester. This
project is due approximately three weeks before
the end of each semester. Specific dates can be
found on the assignment sheets.
Students will need to register an extended
reading book by the date specified in order to
receive credit for a book report. Registered
books may be changed up to one week after the
registration date for a 50% reduction of credit;
however, late registrations will not be accepted.
Students will not receive ANY credit on the
book report without timely registration.
Office Hours
Students—Tues-Fri 3:02-3:15 or by appointment. Parents—Please make an appointment.
I am not available during lunch. Please don’t ask. 
Grades
Grading Scale
are calculated as follows:
Extra Credit
Extra credit is not available in
Advanced English classes.
Semester Grades
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
Semester Final
Parents may check student progress online:
https://sisweb.tusd.net/ParentPortal
Printed Grades
Grade percentages are not negotiable. I do not round percentages
or change grades when subjected to pressure. Every student’s
grade directly reflects the effort, responsibility, and ability he/she
demonstrates in class and on assignments. I feel the only way to be
fair is to grade each student using the same criteria.
45%
45%
10%
Quarter Grades
QUARTER 1:
Assignments
Assessments
Writing/Projects
Participation/Discussion
Summer Reading
30%
25%
25%
10%
10%
QUARTERS 2,3,4:
Assignments
Assessments
Writing/Projects
Participation
Discussion
30%
25%
25%
5%
15%
Parent Portal
Quarter and Semester grades are
determined by percentages:
93-100% A 73-76.9%
C
90-92.9% A- 70-72.9%
C87-89.9% B+ 67-69.9% D+
83-86.9% B 63-66.9% D
80-82.9% B- 60-62.9% D77-79.9% C+ 0-59.9%
F
Available upon request. Please
only request a printout if you do
not have computer access. One
day notice may be required.
Online Grade Updates
Teachers are required to post mid-quarter progress grades and quarter grades.
To aid parents in guiding their students, I make every effort to update grades
more frequently than that. Some assignments will take much longer than others
to grade. Grades on the Parent Portal are the most up to date grade entries. If
you have questions about grades posted on the Parent Portal, I am happy to
answer your emails, usually within 24 hours; however, it may take longer
during crucial grading periods due to heavy email volume.
T h a n k s f o r y o u r p a t ie n c e ! 
Participation
∙ RAISE YOUR HAND! I will not choose you if you do not volunteer.
∙ Points are awarded daily for activities including but not limited to answering vocabulary, attending plays,
contests, positive display of character, discussion, reading aloud in class, helping teacher, etc.
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Point value is calculated by dividing student’s points by the class average.
Try your best to overcome shyness; even if your answer is wrong, you still get credit for trying.
Participation is 15 % of each quarter grade (except first quarter)! It is posted online at progress reports and
at the end of the quarter. Students are welcome to check participation scores with Mrs. Johosky at other
times.
Absences
Potty Policy
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It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to obtain notes, read literature, and complete work
missed during an absence.
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Students may get work from me at the beginning of class or during a quiet activity. Many
materials are also available online. Be sure to get daily notes from a reliable classmate.
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Work/Assessments missed during an UNEXCUSED absence (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
may not be made up.
MAKE UP WORK FOLLOWS SCHOOL POLICY: One day to make up work for each day of
excused absence. Make up work must be turned in to the teacher (not in The Box) at
the beginning of class, even if there is a sub the day it is due.
If you are absent the day a long term (not overnight homework) assignment is due, it is
due the day you return to school.
Assignments are due the day you return, even if they are associated with tests (such
as vocabulary). If you wish to use the assignment to study, please make a copy prior to
turning it in.
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Make Up Assessments
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Passes may not be banked or gifted. Abuse of passes
will result in a referral in addition to loss of future
bathroom privileges.
If a student uses both allotted passes, a tardy may be
used in the event of an emergency. Tardy
consequences apply. If a student has already
received three tardies in the current quarter, he/she
may not take a tardy to use the restroom.
Only one student at a time may use the restroom.
No bathroom passes will be given during tests until
the student has completed the test.
Concerns? Medical exceptions? Please
contact me. 
Travel Study
Policy follows school policy. Work is due the
day you return. Late policy applies. Tests must
be taken within five school days of your return.
I do not allow assessment make ups during my lunch or prep period. Students
Travel study is not recommended for
may, at appropriate times, make up tests in class at a designated desk.
Advanced English students. Be sure to give
Other commitments, scheduling conflicts, or procrastination are not valid
your form to Mrs. Johosky at least two weeks
excuses for failing to make up assessments.
before leaving.
ASSESSMENTS missed during an EXCUSED absence may be taken after school by
appointment within five school days of the test date.
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Students are allowed TWO (2) bathroom
passes per quarter.
Failure to complete make up on time will result in a ZERO on the assessment.