Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Dr. M. Wiltshire, Principal
Ms. Y Adonai, A. P., Mathematics & Technology
Mr. B. Konkoth, Computer Teacher
Phone 718-703-5400

STUDENT CONTRACT

1. Introduction – It is the student’s responsibility to come to class prepared and be ready to learn. It is the teacher’s responsibility to help the student acquire the skills necessary to pass the class and to succeed in daily life and future academic endeavors. The purpose of this contract is to outline some of the requirements – on both sides – that will help make these goals happen.
2. Attendance – The student is expected to attend class everyday. Excused absences must be verified, as by a doctor’s or parent’s note. You are responsible for making up all work promptly that you missed during the absence.
3. Cutting and lateness –Cutting a class in not permitted under any circumstances. Lateness is not tolerated. Parents will be notified and requested to come to school.
4. Participation – Every pupil is expected to contribute to class discussion. Raise your hand whenever you wish to ask a question or contribute to a discussion. Do not call out; respect other students’ opinion whether you agree with them or not. Your classroom participation and your contribution in group work will determine part of your grade.
5. Projects / examinations – There will be several projects in this class. Projects must be completed within the required time. Points will be deducted for late work submitted after the dead line. Projects will not be graded after the announced dead line. If you are absent for any test, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to take the test at a later date.
6. Computer lab routines – You will have an assigned seat and computer. Enter the class quietly. Occupy your assigned seat. Check the computer, mouse, keyboard and monitor. If anything is damaged, immediately report to the teacher. If you do not report, you will be responsible for any damages at the end of the class. You will be required to pay any expenses to repair the damages. DO NOT change any settings on the computer.
7. Grading system
a. Quizzes, tests, projects 70%
b. Homework 15%
c. Class participation 15%
8. School Rules – All school rules will be strictly enforced, including, but not limited to
a. NO food or drink of any kind in the classroom
b. NO electronics – radios, CD players, telephones, cameras, etc.
c. NO headgear of any sort
9. Computer lab ethics – Students are not to visit web sites that cater to online chat, adult content, video games, sports, online forums or any other non academic entity that can be accessed via the Internet. Remember that your access can be revoked at any time if you do not follow these guidelines.
Your task is to concentrate on the subject at hand – mastery of the subject – and you must avoid distractions that prevent it from happening.

Computer #: __________________

STUDENT’S NAME: _____________________ SIGNATURE: ______________

PARENT’S NAME: ______________________ SIGNATURE: ______________