Introduction to Nikunen’s 9th Grade English Class General Policies :

Come and See Me!
The best time to speak with Mr. Nikunen is at the end of class. I am available before or after school and my plan time, 6th period or GPS.
 Rules
No passes except in emergencies.
Raise hand to speak or leave seat.
Clean up your area before leaving.
RESPECT
No food, drink, candy or snapping gum. 
Cheating-everyone involved gets a zero and parents are called. 
No mp3 players or cell phones. 
If you violate a rule, I’ll say “That’s one.” Which means once more during that class and you’ll have a detention.
 General Policies
Label all papers with First and Last name, period and date in the upper left hand corner of the paper. All writing must have a title. 
The schedule for the week will usually be on the board. Please refer to it on a daily basis.
 Neatness counts.
 All assignments-write on only one side of the paper.
 Need an internet contract.
Tardies-I keep close track of these and after 5 you will be sent down and get private dining.
Need admit after absences. 
YOU are responsible for getting work missed when you are absent. You then have 2 days to make it up. Studies have shown that missing school #1 way to fail.

Suggested Items: Writing utensil. Paper. Folder to hold things just for English. Notebook with your name on the front that can be turned in to me from time to time.  Good attitude.

Grading: 90-100=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, 59 and below=F.  No late papers except with major assignments or Summative.  Summative is 70% of your grade (Essential Objectives) and 30% Formative ( homework, some tests & quizzes).  Grades posted on white board.