• Mrs. Thomas’ Class 

     

    Instructor:  Karen Thomas Classroom:  D119  

    E-mail:  thomas.karen@cusd80.com Phone:  (480) 883-5126 

    Teacher web page at: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/9201 

     

    Grading Policy: Students need to participate in all class work/projects and discussions. Students may receive Paraprofessional support and possibly help from Peer Facilitators (student aides). 80% classwork and 20% final exam make up students’ grade, with 60% as a passing grade. Infinite Campus (Grade check): https://campus.cusd80.com/campus/portal/chandler.jsp 

    Homework assignments often consist of students finishing incomplete classwork or specific assignments based on the topic of study. (Math students may have separate homework assignments in addition to class assignments.) Students can make up work for credit from excused absences. Excessive number of missing assignments will result in parent notification. Please let me know of any specific needs regarding your student’s class assignments and homework.  

     

    Office Hours: Before or after school (7-7:20AM or 2:15-3:00 PM) by appointment. Students can also receive academic help/support during this time. All emails and phone calls will be returned within 24 hours.   

     

    Materials Needed: Students will need to have pencils (with eraser) daily. A folder to carry work to and from home will be helpful. Requests for items for special projects (e.g., a science or cooking project) are made on an as needed basis.  

     

    Food policy: Only water is allowed in the classroom during instruction. Specific dietary need for snacks/drinks can be discussed with the instructor. No gum allowed in class.  

     

    Bathroom policy: Students may use the bathroom with a pass only. Excessive use of the bathroom or time spent in the bathroom will result in parent notification. (This does not include any heath needs). 

     

    Use of cell phones/ technology: Students must turn off all cell phones and other technology and it must be put away during instruction, unless specifically given permission for use. Calculators can be used for independent work. Excessive use of cell phones/headphones during instruction without teacher permission will result in parent notification followed by having the technology turned into security and/or an administrator.  

     

    Attendance & Tardiness: Students are held to the district approved guidelines for excessive tardiness and absences. Students who miss more than 10 days of school during a semester may be dropped from school. Students consistently late to class may result in parent notification and lunch/after school detention.  

     

    Expected Student Conduct: 

    • Be on time to class. 
    • Come prepared to class (assignments/materials). 
    • Be respectful to the teacher, paraprofessional, and each other in class. 
    • Use appropriate language and follow the teacher's directions. 
    • Do not leave the class without permission. 

     

    Diversity Statement 

    All individuals have a right to an educational environment free from bias, prejudice and bigotry. As members of the Hamilton High School educational community, students are expected to refrain from participating in acts of harassment that are designed to demean another student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religious preference, disability or sexual orientation.  

     

    This syllabus applies to all of Mrs. Thomas’ classes in which the student is enrolled.