COMPUTER SCIENCE 2 Email: khurley@maine207.

org
EXPECTATIONS AND BEHAVIOR CONTRACT Web:
http://mrhcompsci.blogspot.com/

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Course Textbook: Java Software Solutions, 5th ed., Lewis and Loftus
• Access to a computer outside of school capable of compiling and running Java
programs

TYPES OF WORK YOU WILL UNDERTAKE IN THIS COURSE:

-- Homework/In-Class Work/Group Work. Will be a variety of assignments including, but

not limited to: reading comprehension questions, problem solving involving code fragments,
writing short answer or essay responses, writing pseudo-code.

It is essential, and expected that students correct their own homework problems
when solutions are presented.

-- Programming Projects. These are enrichment activities that support the course
material. These may be completed individually, or in groups, and may span several days or
a single class period. Students are generally permitted to obtain help on these unless
specifically told not to.

-- Quizzes. Usually announced, although instructor reserves the right to “pop quizzes”.
These usually cover 1 or several topics, they may be of varying types (closed or open notes,
partner) or are notebook quizzes. Notebook quizzes are simple questions that require the
student to look in their notes for the answer. They are designed to insure that students are
taking good notes in class.

-- Tests. These will cover a half-chapter, a full chapter, or several chapters.

On all quizzes and tests, multiple choice, true/false, free-response, short answer, and essay
questions may all be utilized. Students should prepare accordingly for these types of
questions.

GRADING BREAKDOWN:

The letter grade scale is as follows:

A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: 59

and below.

Your semester grade is determined as follows:

Tests and Quizzes: 50% Homework/Project: 30% Final Exam: 20%

Note that tests are VERY important. Students are responsible for making sure
they can INDIVIDIALLY understand the concepts being presented in class.
Although you are highly encouraged to work with others to learn the
concepts, ultimately you must demonstrate individual knowledge on tests.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

Extra Help:
ASK FOR HELP!! DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO TO MAKE SURE YOU DON’T FALL BEHIND.
If you need help, COME AND TALK TO ME. I am available from 7:15am to 7:40am in room A-
123 every day, and can make myself more available if you make an appointment.

Make-Up Policies:

• Homework: If you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILTY to find out what

you missed, and to get your materials. For makeup homework, you have as many
days as you were absent to hand it in. Late homework will NOT be accepted.
• Quizzes: If you are absent the day before, or the day of a quiz, you have until the
end of that particular chapter/unit is over to make it up.
• Tests: If you are absent the day before, or the day of a test, you must make up
the test either in Math LRC, or before or after school, by appointment, within
two weeks of the absence. Failure to do so will result in an automatic zero.
The only exception to this rule is for an extended absence of four or more days. If this is
the case, we will work out a special arrangement for you to make up the required work.

BEHAVIOR CONTRACT FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

By signing below:

• We understand that the student needs to take responsibility for his or her own learning.
This means the student is ready for class every day, asking questions, completing
assigned work, and is conducting him or herself conducive to a cooperative, insightful,
safe and enjoyable learning environment.

• We understand that the student is expected to have their own Java IDE at
home for class projects. We acknowledge that the student is at a serious
disadvantage if they do not install a Java IDE at home.

• We understand that the student will be expected to get missed assignments

and materials online when absent. We also acknowledge that if the student needs
extra help, there are opportunities available for him or her to take advantage of.

• We understand that the student is expected to follow all guidelines set for them in the
Maine South Student Handbook. We also understand the other expectations set by Mr.
Hurley and agree to abide by those as well.

• We understand that there will be consequences for not following the expectations and
guidelines set forth in the student handbook and by Mr. Hurley. The student can expect
to receive detentions and/or referrals for violations of these guidelines, and the
parent/guardian should expect to receive a phone call, or other documentation.

• We understand that Mr. Hurley reserves the right to add or subtract expectations based
on the conduct of the class, but they will never conflict with the student handbook.

• The student remembers always that he/she is a part of a community of learners, and
understands that his/her actions affect everyone else in the classroom. The student
pledges to be an active participant in this community, and will not demean, or deter the
common learning goal of the class in any way. The parent/guardian pledges to support
this ideal.

Cut on line below, return to class by Friday, August 28th.

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WE HAVE READ THE EXPECTATIONS AND BEHAVIOR CONTRACT AND AGREE TO THE
EXPECTATIONS SET FORTH IN THE BEHAVIOR CONTRACT FOR STUDENTS AND
THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS.

Student: Date:

Parent: Date: