• Expectations for all students:
     
    I expect my students to come to class prepared with all materials necessary (including pens) and willing to learn.  I expect students to respect each other, the staff and themselves at all times.  
     
    There are to be no cell phones in my room.  
     
    There are to be no energy drinks or sodas in my room. 
     
    If I have concerns I will contact parents first.  Parents can contact me at any time either through email or the phone system. Please talk to me first, if there is a concern.
     
     
    11th Grade Grading Policy:
     

    Tests/essays/presentations 50%

    Quizzes/in class work/homework 50%

    Please remember that you must pass the English Regents (COMMON CORE)  for graduation credit. The English Regents IS NOT part of your class average; it is a separate grade. Students take the English Regents during their junior year, but are able to retake the regents (if desired) for a higher grade as a senior as well. 

    You will be required to take a final exam which is 20% of your overall average.
     
     
    Reg. 12th Grade English Grading Policy:
     
    Quizzes/Speeches 50%
     
    Tests/Essays 50%
     
    You will be required to take a final exam, which is 20% over your overall average.   
     
     
    Paul Smith's College Grading Policy for COMP 101 and 102:
     
    Quizzes/Speeches/Tests 50%
     
    Research Papers/Essays 50%
     
     
    Please understand that COMP. 101 and COMP 102 are TWO separate classes.  COMP 101 is 20 weeks in duration and COMP. 102 is an additional 20 weeks in duration.  Each class costs $120 at this time (Paul Smith's price).  To fulfill high school graduation credit, students must pass both classes with a minimum grade of a 65. These grades count toward a student's final GPA and class rank for graduation. 
     
    Payments are arranged through Paul Smith's College. IF you have questions regarding payment plans and/or payment due dates, please contact the financial aid office at Paul Smiths or call directly at (518) 327-6862.  
     
     
    Edwards-Knox provides all of the texts needed for these classes.
     
    A FINAL RESEARCH PAPER WILL BE 20% OF YOUR OVERALL AVERAGE FOR COMP 102. 
     

    Absence Policy FOR ALL STUDENTS:
     
    Students are not to miss more than 28 days of class as according to the student handbook.  
     
    Students have a monthly assignment calendar available online and in hard copy format.  Students are responsible for all assignments even if they are absent. 
     
     
    I expect my students to call me (562-8131 ext. 25404) or email me vparo@ekcsk12.org if they are out of school and an assignment is due that day. Students may leave a message on my voicemail or leave a message with a member of the clerical staff. We can make arrangements for the assignment to be emailed, or other arrangements, if necessary. 


    If the student does not contact me when he/she is absent, it will be counted as a zero in the gradebook. The zero will remain in the gradebook.  
     
    If a student owes me work; has contacted me and has a legal excuse, he/she may receive an incomplete on the progress report/report card until the work is done, if there is an extensive, excused absence. The grade will be added into the gradebook as long as the deadline is met. 
     
     
     Please see the handbook as to what justifies as a legal excuse.