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Review of Important Program Policies / Student Contract

Instructions:    Read the following carefully and print it out when you have finished. Be sure to sign the bottom of the form after it is printed. Use the copier to make a copy of it for your notebook. Then, turn in the original copy to your instructor. When you have completed this "Program Policies" section, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE A TEST ON IT!! TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY!! If you fail the test, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT UNTIL YOU PASS!

1.     I understand that I must always read the board each day to check for project due dates and other information on make-up work, tests, quizzes etc.

2.     I understand that I must report to class as soon as my bus arrives.

3.     I understand that I am not allowed to bring a Walkman or beeper/pager into class. The school does not permit them in class. If I am carrying one, it must be put IMMEDIATELY into a drawer or my locker. If not, they may be confiscated and sent to the office.

4.   I understand that I can NOT bring food from outside of school into the classroom. I may sometimes be permitted to have food from the supermarket or school store. However, I should not eat in class until permission is given by my instructor, especially near the computers or other electrical equipment. I should NEVER come into the classroom with food or beverages, and begin eating in class! This will result in discipline points and a possible office referral.

5.    I understand that I must get an admit slip BEFORE reporting to class anytime I am absent or late.
The school will now be doing attendance electronically on the computer. If I am not INSIDE THE CLASSROOM when attendance is taken, I understand that I will be marked absent, and that there is no way this can be changed electronically by the teacher. Therefore, I would have to get an admit slip and will be marked late. I also will receive discipline points for each unexcused late I accumulate.
I MUST present any note for absence to the Attendance Secretary PERSONALLY, BEFORE CLASS! Notes are NOT to be given to the teacher.

It is my responsibility to ask for any assignments or notes from the day before. If it is an unexcused absence, I will receive two zeros for my daily grade for that day. However, I am still responsible for all worksheets, quizzes, tests, projects or any other assignments I missed due to absence.

6.    I understand that I must fill out a work report (Click HERE for illustration) EVERYDAY. If I fail to do that five times in one marking period, there will be a percentage taken off of my Attitude grade.

7.     I understand that if I am absent more than five unexcused days in a marking period, I will lose a percentage off of both my Lab Quantity and Attitude grade (Click HERE for a look at Grading Procedures) for the marking period.

8.     I understand that I can NOT go into the Printing classroom at any time, without first asking permission and taking a pass. The only exception is to visit my locker before class has begun.

9.     I understand that unless I have completed all of my assignments and asked my teacher if he has additional work for me to do. I should not leave my seat or distract any other student.

10.   I understand that I am not to use any equipment or computer without first asking the teacher’s permission.This includes walking into the classroom and working at the computers. I MUST GET THE TEACHER'S PERMISSION FIRST!!

11.   I understand that I must have a pencil or pen  and my notebook here everyday. I must also remain alert and never put my head down during lecture or class instruction.


12.   I understand that I must wash the drawing surface of my desk if requested to do so.  I am responsible for pushing in the stool everyday. If, I am in the PM session, I must put up the stool. If I am at my computer station, I must push in the chair and return the mouse to the center of the mousepad, straighten the monitor to face forward, and straighten the keyboard. Failure to do this may result in failing attitude grades.
        

13.   I understand that I must NEVER cut on a drawing table, wooden table or drawer unit top.
        

14.   I understand that I must keep an updated notebook to be submitted once a marking period for a TEST GRADE.
        

15.   I understand that I must keep all project grade sheets and attach them to my projects. I must never throw away a project. I must keep them together, and submit them as a portfolio for a unit test grade and a project grade. THE PORTFOLIO IS VERY IMPORTANT, AND IS REQUIRED TO BE HANDED IN FOR SPECIFIC COURSES!!!


16.    Students MUST adhere to the following work times: AM Session: All students will work until AT LEAST 9:50 AM. This includes ALL early dismissal schools and post secondary students. PM Session: All students will work until AT LEAST 12:55 PM. This includes ALL early dismissal schools and post secondary students.(Except Monsignor Donovan, if necessary.)
    

 17.    Students leaving before their dismissal times will be reported to the office for a cut. This includes leaving one minute early. The first time, students may receive a written warning, HOWEVER, this policy agreement should serve as EVERY STUDENTS' FIRST WRITTEN WARNING! Students should abide by their school's listed dismissal time. If there is a problem with the dismissal schedule, you will be permitted to discuss the issue with the Vice Principal. He is the only person permitted to change the dismissal schedule. All students should ask for a copy of their dismissal time.

*** NOTE: STUDENTS SHOULD NOT STAND BY THE DOOR AT DISMISSAL TIME. BEGINNING THIS YEAR, YOU MUST REMAIN BY YOUR DRAWING TABLE UNTIL THE BELL RINGS!!! Any student who does not follow this rule will receive a written warning, and if it happens a second time will be awarded discipline points.***


18.    ANY STUDENT WITH THEIR HEAD DOWN ON THE DESK OR AT THE COMPUTER WILL RECEIVE ZEROS FOR THE DAY IN ATTITUDE AND LAB QUANTITY. If you do not feel well, you may ask to visit the nurse. Continued problems in this area will result in a disciplinary referral, and a parent conference, even for post secondary students.


19.    Any unauthorized printing of material on the computer (NOT related to the program projects or assignments) will result in zeros for the day, as well as a charge of 10 cents per page. This includes the copier as well.


20.    I understand that there is a new Classroom Discipline Form that will be used to administer points directly from the teacher WITHOUT me being sent to the office. (Click HERE and review the copy of the new form). This will be used for minor disciplinary infractions such as profanity, sleeping in class, etc. THESE POINTS WILL BECOME RECORDED IN THE OFFICE AS PART OF MY TOTAL POINTS ACCUMULATED AND OFFICIAL STUDENT RECORD.


21.    I understand that there is NO SMOKING on any part of this campus and property. There is NO SMOKING AREA in any part of the building or property. I can NOT even smoke in my car on this property. This is cause for disciplinary referral, points, suspension, and even removal from the program.


22.    I understand that there are NO HATS allowed at this school, and that if I wear a hat, I MUST REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY UPON LEAVING THE BUS OR MY CAR AND BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING.


23.    I understand that leaving the classroom early constitutes a "cut". Three cuts are grounds for dismissal from this school.


24.    I understand that there is NO DRIVING to this school, except for post secondary students who obtain permission and a valid parking permit for the current school year.


25.    I understand that I can not ride in someone else's car to this school unless it is with a one day permit for a field trip, or I am a post secondary student over 18 years of age, riding with another post secondary student.


26.    There may be limited access to the Internet this year. This is due to the unauthorized downloading of certain programs onto the classroom workstations. Students have also abused the use of checking private e-mail and going online or "chatting", when they are supposed to be working on specific assignments. THIS WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED. Students will receive a written warning and disciplinary points. Any repeated abuse of this policy will result in THE STUDENT BEING REMOVED FROM THE PROGRAM.


27.    I understand that refusal to follow any of the above policies is considered insubordination and could be cause for a written referral to the vice-principal.


By signing this contract, I state that I have read ALL of these policies, and promise to abide by them. I further understand that the breaking of these rules may be grounds for disciplinary action and possible removal from the school or program.

Signature:    __________________________________

Date:            __________________________________



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