Mrs. Griffin
- Be on time and attend regularly
- Engage in learning and participate in class
- Complete coursework by due dates
- Maintain respectful behavior and focus on academics
- Use electronic devices only for academic purposes
- Do not violate the dress code found in the scholar handbook
- Do not cause any harm to people or property
- Use your planner to keep track of assignments
HOMEWORK POLICY: Due to the nature of the class, homework is very rare, and will only be assigned if work was not completed in class. If your scholar is frequently coming home with homework for this class, please reach out to me. Your scholar may not be using class time appropriately.
PLANNER POLICY: Each scholar has been provided with a planner to use for the year. It is expected that scholar fill out their planner daily for each class. All information for the day will be provided at the beginning of class for scholars to add to their planner. I am asking that parents help with scholar accountability by checking scholar planners each night.
September 3rd (All work prior to this date is due)
ABSENCES: Please be sure to notify The ASK Academy if your scholar will be absent. Work for absent scholars will be collected and will be available for the scholar to collect upon return. If you notify me of your scholar’s absence, I can often get the work to you the same day, which prevents scholars from falling too far behind. Please note: it is the responsibility of your scholar to collect work that was missed upon their return.
CELL PHONE POLICY: Cell phones should not be used during class for any reason unless expressly stated by the project manager. This policy includes, but is not limited to, using the cell phone to: text, record video or picture, answer phone calls, check emails, or conduct research in place of a chromebook. Parents who need to contact scholars during school hours should do so by calling the front office. Scholars who violate the cell phone policy will be asked to turn in their cell phone until the end of the class period.
Quarter Grades
Scholars will be evaluated on the following criteria within each quarter:
Assessments (tests/quizzes/projects)-- 50%
Practice (all other work) -- 50%
Semester Grades
Scholar’s semester grades will be calculated as follows:
Quarter 1(3) – 40%
Quarter 2(4) – 40%
Semester Final – 20%
Uniform Policy
The Academy requires that all scholars wear a prescribed uniform.
Tops (Shirts) – All scholars must wear an ASK polo shirt, with the ASK logo, purchased from an approved ASK vendor. The color of the ASK polo shirt identifies the scholar with their selected career pathway. Polo shirts will not be overly baggy, nor exceedingly tight. Shoulder seams must be at the shoulders, and shirts cannot hang down below mid-thigh level. Middle School – Red or Light Blue High School – Biomedical Sciences – Dark Green or Purple Engineering and Design – Royal Blue or Burgundy Bottoms (Pants) – Allowable pants/slacks of solid color (khaki or black) and should meet our uniform expectations. They should be of a non-stretch, khaki or similar material. No shorts, skorts, skirts, cargo pants (pants with many pockets) are allowed. No excessive “sagging” is allowed. Inseam of pants must be where legs and torso join. Excessively tight pants such as spandex, yoga pants, leggings, sweat pants or other non-uniform fabrics are not allowed.
Footwear
Scholars must wear closed-toe shoes at all times at the Academy (no sandals, flip-flops, crocs, open-back shoes, slippers, or shoes made out of foam are allowed). Please remember that our learning spaces have sharps, blades, power tools, solvents, and acids so adherence to this policy is a priority. No headwear Hats, bandanas, beanies, headbands with extraneous distractors, etc. including sweatshirt hoods, are not allowed inside the Academy. Exemptions for headwear that may be required for religious reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Outerwear
Jackets will not qualify as a replacement to an ASK polo. Jackets may be worn as long as they have a zipper front and are not excessively baggy (shoulder seams are at the shoulders and cannot hang below mid-thigh level). When worn inside, jackets must allow full view of the ASK polo (be worn unzipped indoors). Scholars can wear sweatshirts and hoodies under, but not over the ASK polo. Please remember that the ASK polo is one of our layers of security. Clothing or jewelry that are determined to pose a risk to potential injury while in the learning environment will not be permitted. Attire or accessories which advertise, display or promote any drug, alcohol, tobacco, gang, sexual activity, violence, disrespect or bigotry towards any group, or items that are associated with a gang are not permitted. All attire should be suitable for a professional environment.
