"Above and Beyond"
or
"Just Do It"

In most professions, a person is asked to sign a job description, so that there is no misunderstanding of what is expected for the employee. The best approach to Ms. Hart's class is to recognize her class as a job; therefore the student has a job description. If a student does exactly what is asked of the individual, then he/she will most assuredly earn a "C" for the job. Why?...the individual did exactly what the teacher/employer asked and nothing more, and this is recognized in the real world as "Average." If a student wants to achieve an "A" or "B" in Ms. Hart's class, then he/she must "think 'A'bove and 'B'eyond"! I truly feel that I take an "Above and Beyond" approach to my teaching. Only time will tell. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of my students. The "Above and Beyond" approach is contagious! More so, than the "Just Do It" approach.


Denham Springs High School
Ms. Hart’s English IV Classes

Job Summary and Specifications
Student Expectations

Job Title: Student

Reports to: Ms. Hart, English IV teacher (Room 45 unless otherwise designated)

Job Summary: The student learns, develops, and applies principles and skills for reading, researching, gathering, analyzing, understanding and
communicating information. The student learns and demonstrates
interpersonal skills for problem solving, negotiating, and listening.

Responsibilities:
• Attends class daily
• Gets to class on time in an orderly fashion
• Exits classroom in an orderly fashion upon cue given by teacher
• Brings materials to class
• Has a neat, clean appearance in designated attire
• Completes assignment on time
• Responds when spoken to or recognized by teacher
• Listens while others (appointed classmates or guests) are speaking
• Uses standard English
• Contributes positively to classroom activities and discussions

  (Disruptive behavior will NOT be tolerated!)
• Meets performance standards

Performance Standards:

All assignments will have, at least in part, the following requirements.

• Accuracy, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Structure, including evidence to support key points
• Creativity
• Function
• Eye appeal
• Coverage (thorough, complete)

Value (POINTS) will be assigned each element in each assignment. Performance will be measured as follows:
• Meets minimum standard (C)
• Exceeds standard, and (B)
• Sets new standards for the performance (A)