Grading

Scale

E: Excellent

S: Satisfactory

U: Unsatisfactory

Students will be graded on their work habits and cooperation.

Work habits will be assessed on how students complete their assigned iReady time during homeroom.

Cooperation will be assessed on how students behave during homeroom.

Class Description

The purpose of homeroom is to listen to the morning announcements and facilitate any required state/district/school testing.

Breakfast will be provided in homeroom only on Minimum Days, including Tuesdays.

Conduct

In addition to LAUSD’s and Palms Middle School’s Code of Conduct, students must follow classroom expectations.

Students are expected to be F.O.C.U.S.E.D.

• F – Follow directions
• O – Own your work
• C – Come prepared
• U – Use your time wisely
• S – Stay safe
• E – Engage with effort
• D – Distraction-free

Consequences

If a student does not meet classroom behavior expectations, the following progressive consequences will be implemented.

This sequence resets daily, but repeated behaviors over time may impact the student’s citizenship grade.

1. Verbal Warning – A reminder of expected behavior.
2. Sideline & Reflection Form – Student is temporarily removed from the activity to reflect.
   • Accumulating 3 reflection forms within a 5-week grading period will result in a “U” (Unsatisfactory) in Cooperation.
3. Detention and/or Office Referral – For continued disruption or serious misconduct.
   • A single detention or referral within a 5-week grading period will result in a “U” in Cooperation.
4. Conference with Administration and Parent/Guardian
5. Suspension

Note: Severe or disruptive behavior may result in immediate escalation, bypassing earlier steps in the process.

Communication

All communication should be professional and conducted via email when not in person.

• Email responses will be sent within 24–48 hours during school hours.
• For urgent matters, indicate urgency in the subject line.
• Conferences (Zoom or in person) can be scheduled via email.

Students are expected to monitor their grades and communicate their progress with their families. Families should use Schoology to monitor student grades.

Schoology

Schoology is our digital platform for posting grades, assignments, materials, and class updates. It is the official tool for tracking academic progress.

• Grades are updated regularly and available 24/7
• Posting in Schoology counts as official communication
• Students and families are expected to check it regularly and email with any questions
• It is not the teacher’s responsibility to personally notify students or their families about missing or low grades

To stay informed, families should adjust their notification settings in Schoology/Parent Portal and enable weekly summary emails, which include: