EXAMPLE 1: MATH
COMMUNICATION: Please be sure to communicate on a weekly basis. Communication can be in the form of a direct email or a discussion post. Please communicate when having either conceptual or technological difficulties with the course. When responding to another student's post, please be considerate.
PLAGIARISM: Assignments and assessments are to be completed without the aid of a calculator or AI. Some concepts will require the use of a graphing device, but those concepts will be clearly stated.
ACCOMMODATIONS: For all assignments and assessments, you will be given 3 attempts. Your highest score will be the score that is recorded in the gradebook. Additional attempts may be provided upon request. Additional accommodations can be made upon request.
EXAMPLE 2: SOCIAL STUDIES
Communication: Use the course platform for communication, expect responses within 24-48 hours on weekdays.
Online Behavior: Engage respectfully and constructively in discussions and messages, follow netiquette guidelines.
Attendance and Participation: Regular participation is essential for success. Engage with course materials and discussions consistently.
Digital Citizenship and Academic Integrity: Uphold principles of digital citizenship and academic integrity, avoid plagiarism and cheating.
Accommodation Statement: I'm committed to providing equal opportunities. If you need accommodations, please contact me to discuss your needs. I will make any necessary accommodations to support my students in their academic pursuits, should the need arise.
EXAMPLE 3: SCIENCE
I will email you every Monday, Wednesday & Friday with course updates.
If you have any questions regarding content, please email me at *******@wiu7.org.
When responding to a forum, you are expected to behave in a courteous manner while answering the question without adding personal opinions. Just state facts!
When responding to an email, you are expected to behave in a courteous manner while stating your question. Be concise and to the point.
You are expected to work in this class every day! Daily attendance is tracked.
You are not to plagiarize or copy work from other students. If you do this, you will receive a zero on the assignment, and your home school will be notified!
Help desk procedures: If you need assistance with the course, please click eACADEMY HELP DESK at the bottom of Schoology.
Accommodation statement
I will make any necessary accommodations to support my students in their academic pursuits, should the need arise.
EXAMPLE 4: MATH
Students can either communicate with me through the messaging system in Schoology or by email. Usually, emails will get a faster response. My email address is *******@wiu7.org. Please reach out to me anytime you have a question.
Students are expected to be kind and courteous to me and others. Even though this is an online setting, we still need to treat each other with respect.
For attendance, you do not need to sign in to class at any specific time. You must, however, sign in to complete all of your work for the week. Some of you may do this in one day, others will take a few days. I can monitor and see when you sign in as well as what you click on during the week.
Academic honesty is important. Do not copy or plagiarize work from another student. If I see this, you will earn a zero for the assignment. Your home district will also be contacted.
If you are having issues with Schoology, please use the help desk. You can find a link to the eAcademy Help Desk at the bottom of Schoology.
EXAMPLE 5: WORLD LANGUAGES
Throughout this course, you will be expected to:
Log into the course DAILY
Watch all videos and review all posted notes
Complete all assigned homework, tests, quizzes, and projects by the assigned due date
Be willing to reach out to me for help when you have questions - I can be reached at *******@wiu7.org. I usually get back in a few hours. I can also meet via Zoom if needed.
Should you need technical assistance, please click on the message icon in the bottom right corner of the Genius screen.
ONLINE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Authentic Work: All assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams must be the student's own work. Submitting work that is not your own, including using someone else’s ideas or words without proper attribution, is considered plagiarism and is strictly prohibited.
Citations: When referencing ideas or content from external sources, proper citations must be provided. This includes paraphrasing and direct quotations.
No Unauthorized Assistance: Students must not receive unauthorized assistance on assignments or assessments. Collaboration is only allowed when explicitly permitted by the instructor.
Use of Online Resources: While online resources can be helpful, copying answers or content directly from websites or other online sources without proper attribution is not allowed.
DIGITAL CONDUCT
Respectful Communication: Interactions with peers, instructors, and other members of the online community should be respectful and courteous. Inappropriate language, harassment, or bullying will not be tolerated.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Submission Deadlines: Adhere to deadlines for all assignments and assessments. Late submissions may be penalized unless there is a valid reason communicated to and accepted by the instructor in advance.
Attendance and Participation: Regular attendance and active participation in online classes are expected.
CONSEQUENCES
Disciplinary Actions: Violations of these expectations may result in disciplinary actions, which could include a failing grade for the assignment, course failure, or further administrative actions as per your school district’s policies.
VACATION POLICY
If you will be taking a vacation during the school year, you need to notify me one week in advance of your vacation. I will give you access to the work you will be missing while you are away. All work is expected to be turned in by the written due dates for the week.