Agriculture Business

Instructor: Mrs. Buller Location: Room 607
1022 South Chestnut St. Plan Time:
Cameron, MO 64429 2nd Block – 9:30-10:50
cbuller@cameronschools.org



Textbook:
There is no set textbook for this class however various textbooks will be used throughout the course. No textbook will be issued to your student to take home unless it is checked out through the instructor for makeup assignments etc.

Grades:
This course will be based on weighted categories. The categories are divided as follows:

Participation: You will be given points on certain days for participation. This grade can be earned by doing what is asked of you during that lesson. You must follow all expectations as a student to earn the full points. If you are absent an alternative participation assignment will be given to earn those points.

Assignments: You will have a variety of assignments and labs in which will be given point values. If you are absent and it is excused you will be given the opportunity to make up all assignments or labs. This is separate from your participation grade and will need to be made up before or after school.

Quizzes: A quiz will be given at the completion of an area of study. Additional quizzes may be given at any time and may be unannounced. Exams will be given at the completion of a unit and a final exam will be given.

Record Books: You will receive points at the end of each month for recording the month’s records in your book. This will start second semester.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
All late assignments will NOT receive credit!


Expectations:
Personal Expectations
 Understand integrity
 Be honest with yourself and others
 Act Responsible
 Understand the consequences of your actions
 Show respect
 Be self organized
 Try new ideas
Classroom Expectations
 Be in your assigned seat ready to work with sharpened pencil and paper when bell rings. If not you will be counted tardy.
 Bring paper, pencil, notebook and completed assignments to class everyday. You will not be allowed to return to your locker to get these items.
 DO NOT SIT ON THE TABLES
 Follow Directions
 Stay in Seat unless given permission to get up
 Keep hands, feet, objects to self
 Clean up after yourself

Class Discipline Plan:
1st consequence – Warning
2rd consequence – 30 minutes after school with Mrs. Buller
3th consequence – Principals Office

Make-up work:
Make-up work is your responsibility. It is allowed for each excused absence. All work should be turned in allowing one class period for each day absent. If you are truant, have Out-of-School Suspension, or have an unexcused absence, you will not be allowed to turn in make-up work for the day you missed (see Student Planner). It is recommended that you still complete the work in order to stay up with the material.

Grading Scale:
The district grading scale will be used to determine final grades (see Student Planner).