ENTER TO LEARN, LEAVE TO SERVE

AGRICULTURE CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Ms. Eastep
What I Expect From YOU:
Come PREPARED for class each day including:

Having a proper writing utensil,

Bringing class BINDER/Notebook (not to be left in the classroom),
Completed homework / assignment,
An open mind and an attitude ready to learn!

Be ready to LEARN:

Be in your seat and ready to learn when the bell rings, and keep that attitude until dismissed by instructor.
Take risks! Try new things. Who knows you might discover something interesting.
Always try your best.

Take Responsibility for Yourself and your actions:

Clean up after yourselves, Dispose of any waste in the proper locations, and recycle materials
Turn in all work on time
If youre absent Check the board and complete all assignments.
Be truthful and honest at all times,
Do what you know to be right, and take full responsibility for your actions,

Maintain a SAFE learning environment for everyone.

Respect others opinions as you would want them to respect your opinions,

USE COMMON SENSE

Follow all safety guidelines,

Respect the classroom and materials because its OUR learning environment - this includes sitting only on the
chairs.
No SWEARING!! This is a swear free zone!!

Do Something!!!
Use what you learn in Ag. Class to help you in other classes, at work, at home, etc. Put your skills to work.
** All school guidelines and policies listed in the student handbook apply at all times.
Under NO circumstances will swearing, profanity, horseplay, cheating, dishonesty, or any other
inappropriate behavior be tolerated

What You Can Expect From ME:

You will have a FAN!!! I BELIEVE that you can succeed in this class.
You will be challenged to THINK
Youll always have help - Just ask!!!

AGRICULTURE GRADING GUIDELINES

Grades will be assigned on the following scale:

As = 90 - 100
Bs = 80 - 89
Cs = 70 - 79
Ds = 60 - 69
F = anything below 60

A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-

98-100
93-97
92-90
87-89
83-86
82-80
77-79
73-76
72-70
67-69
63-66
62-60

Breakdown of Grading:
10% Think Book/Bell Work/ Participation
30% Knowledge Assessments including Tests and Quizzes
20% Class Portfolio
15% Action Project
25% Daily Assignments / Homework/ Projects This may include individual and group
projects, speeches, written reports
Think Book: 2-3 times a week you will be asked to respond to a question, brainstorm, or process information in
the form of a written Think Book entry. Think Books will be graded weekly based on completeness and evidence of
thought. Think Books should be kept in student hanging files unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. If absent,
check with other students for missing questions, or entry topics.
Action Project: All students will develop an individual agriculture related project/activity. This project must include a
minimum of 10 hours of out of class work. Projects must be agriculture based and preferably relate to the class
subject. Projects must be approved by the instructor. Projects could include volunteer work, agriculture employment,
building/creating a product, conducting a research experiment, offering a service, etc. Students are required to keep
record of hours spent, money spent, money earned, and a description of tasks/skills learned. At the end of the
semester students will turn in a project summary including a description of the project, records, skills acquired, and
five pictures.
Class Portfolio: Students will provide 4 portfolio exhibits of lessons learned in Ag. Class. Each exhibit must include an
artifact (paper, test, project, assignment, etc.) and a 1 page reflection on knowledge/skills gained, applications to
other subjects and application to future career opportunities. The action project report can count for one of the
exhibits. An updated resume must also be included in the portfolio.

Late Work Policy:

If you were absent it is your responsibility to check the class white board for any work you may have missed, and
take care of that in a timely manner.

ANY work that is handed in late within 1 week of the due date will be deducted 10%. After 1 week a 50%
deduction will be taken.

If you have an EXCUSED absence you will receive one day to make up that work for each day excused, and then
it will become late work. Work from any unexcused absences can not be made up.

Tardy Policy:

1st tardy = warning

2nd = Detention

Discipline Procedure:
warning
conference with teacher
3
conference with parents
1
2

conference with administration

conf. with admin. & parents
6
dismissal from class

Agriculture Class/Severson Learning Center

Parent /Student Agreement
LC Travel Permission
Semester 1
As a part of the Agriculture curriculum there will be times throughout the semester when class will be
conducted at the Learning Center (LC). The LC is a 55 acre farm facility. Transportation will always be
provided by way of school van or bus. On days when class activities are at the LC, students must report
to the Ag. Room first and the class will depart as a group. Signing the form below gives permission for
your student to travel to and from the LC for class activities for the entire semester. Please also provide
emergency contact information, allergies, etc. for your students.

PARENT
I, ___________________ give permission for my son or daughter________________________ to
travel to and from the Learning Center as a part of agriculture class activities. All travel will take
place in school vehicles and be supervised by Ms. Eastep. I also have read the provided course
description and understand what is expected of my child.
Parent Signature ______________________________

Date _________________________

Allergies______________________________________
In the case of an emergency please contact:
1. Name

__________________________________Relationship to Student_______________

Phone _____________________________________________________________
2. Name ___________________________________ Relationship to Student_________________
Phone _____________________________________________________________

STUDENT
I, ___________________ have read the course information and know what is expected of me in
this class. I agree to conduct myself appropriately at all times and will follow all school policies on
any visits to the Learning Center. I understand that participating in learning activities at the LC is a
privilege and any inappropriate use of the property or resources may result in a suspension of
outdoor activities for the entire group.
Student Signature ______________________________

Date _________________________

*Return to teacher by Friday of 1st week to be checked and receive participation points.