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   Student behavior conforms to some very basic guidelines in Mr. Zobel’s classroom.

Everyday Essentials

• Be in class on time. Tardiness may affect your grade.
• Come prepared with materials: paper, pencils, pens (black or dark blue ink), homework, and book(s).
• Be prepared emotionally to learn. Do not interfere with instruction or other student’s learning.
• Treat desks, books, computers, and all other classroom objects with respect. These items belong to WHS or to Mr. Zobel.
• Assignments have due dates. One day late receives a 20% reduction, and work turned in after that is not counted.
• Tests are given on specific announced dates. Make-ups are done by appointment with Mr. Zobel before or after school in a timely manner (2-3 days).
• All WHS standards (see Planner) are enforced, including (but not limited to) the following items:
•   No personal electronic devices (radios, telephones, games, etc.) are acceptable.
•   No food and drink other than plain water, and not near the computers in the classroom.
•   Come appropriately dressed.

Classroom Management

Students are responsible to maintain a positive learning environment for themselves and others within the classroom. preparation for class begins with each student bringing their own resources: see "Everyday Essentials" above.

  A Referral means that the student will have to explain to an Assistant Principal why he/she insists on disturbing the classroom learning environment.

Absences and Tardies

Students are responsible to follow the WHS Attendance Policy. The policy is found on pages 6 through 8 in the student Planner.

Progress Reports

Mr. Zobel posts grades to the school website on a regular basis and periodically in the classroom. Printed progress reports will be provided to students or parents/guardians upon request (see Parent’s Page).

Assistance for Learning

Mr. Zobel makes himself available to assist individuals by appointment either before or after school. The English Department also provides a mentor teacher on Thursday evenings in the school library.

Parent Contact

The most effecient way to contact Mr. Zobel is by e-mail: zobel.n@mail.wsd.wednet.edu. You may also contact Mr. zobel by telephone: please leave a message with Mrs. Szot, the english Department secretary.

Emergency Situations

Make a calm retreat from the building to the left-hand side of the practice field. Attendance is taken with referrals given for students not reporting to Mr. Zobel.

  Should Mr. Zobel require assistance (1) telephone the office and/or (2) go to a neighboring classroom and ask the teacher to notify the office.

Failure to Work Policy/WHS

First Concern

   Teacher visits with student

Second Concern

   Teacher will notify iPeriod Teacher

Third Concern

   Teacher will notify parent/guardian

Fourth Concern

   Teacher notifies counselor. Counselor sets up a Staffing Meeting with Student, Parent, Teachers, and Counselor.

Fifth Concern

   Teacher notifies administration. Student will be removed until a parent conference takes place and a contract is made.

Sixth Concern

   Student may be removed from class with loss of credit and reduced schedule.

Substitute Teachers

Student behavior when a Substitute Teacher is present must equal or be better than student behavior when Mr. Zobel is in the classroom. A grade is recorded that specifically relates to student support of the Substitute. Students are required to sit in their assigned seats, follow directions, and exhibit mature behavior.