02.+Behavioural+Expectations

Dear Students,

To make our classes as efficient and meaningful as possible we need some agreed rules and regulations. Please read them and let me know if you have questions or need further explanation. You should also let your parents know about the class expectations.

Thank you, Mr. Matthew Wong


 * Course Expectations **
 * Arrive on time with all necessary materials.
 * All equipment needed for the lesson should be put out onto the desk at the beginning of the lesson.
 * Students should write their notes using a notebook. I will check your notebook occasionally to see if you contribute effort to your learning.
 * Keep an up-to-date, systematic and neat binder. This means that all sheets handed out, works completed and assessments done should be kept in chronological order.
 * Students must take responsibility for their own learning and respect other students' right to learn and be heard.
 * Students should check the Econ Wiki (please bookmark this Wiki) for updated information about the subject.
 * Students must complete all in-class set tasks to the best of their ability.
 * Students must complete homework within the deadline set or risk consequences as specified in the Student Handbook.
 * If absent, it is a student's responsibility to obtain notes and to complete any classwork or homework that was given. If a student misses a class assessment, it also the responsibility of the student to approach the teacher for a supplementary assessment.
 * Parent’s letter may be considered for request of extension of deadlines.


 * Assignment <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Presentation Expectations **
 * **<span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Homework **
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">ALL assignments need to be handwritten in blue or black ink on single-lined papers;
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Each question (including subquestion if any) should start with a fresh page; no need to copy the question, but just the question number.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Students should write their name and date on the top margin of the paper. Staple the answer scripts if more than one paper is used.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">All diagrams should be drawn using at least one-third of the page, and must not be drawn side by side with your written answers.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">All diagrams should be neatly drawn with the use of ruler and clearly labeled. No need to use a pencil to draw, although some examiners may suggest using pencil for easy correction of mistakes.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">**Internal Assessment**
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">ALL assignments need to be word processed.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Name and date should be put in the header.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Page numbers for all pages should be put in the footer.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">All work submitted should be accompanied by a copy of the news article and a cover page.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 18.2000007629395px;">All diagrams should be drawn using at least one-third of the page, and must not be drawn side by side with your answers.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Work should be both right and left justified.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Font size should be 12, be in Times New Roman and use double spacing.


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Completion of Homework **
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">There will be 3 assignments per two months, which consist of questions of the textbook and supplementary exercises.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Issues relating to the completion of homework will be dealt with in accordance with the VSA homework policy.


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Plagiarism (Copying) and Referencing **
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Issues relating to plagiarism or copying of another person's work will be dealt with according to the VSA policy.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Submitted work should use MLA or appropriate referencing system throughout (refer to VSA library’s Citation Guide).
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">All works should have a bibliography to acknowledge sources of information.


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Use of Computer **
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Students are not permitted to use their computers unless otherwise instructed or with prior permission.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;"> In addition, inappropriate use of the computer will be dealt with according to the VSA policy.


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Behavior Expectations **
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Students are expected to embrace the IB learner profile such as being principled, caring, open-minded and balanced, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">Inappropriate behavior, such as disrupting lessons will be dealt with according to the Student Handbook.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">No food (including gums) and drinks (except water) are allowed to be consumed during lessons.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">The teacher reserves the right to move a student’s seating position when necessary.


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Contact **
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year feel free to see me in person or contact me by email at mwong@vsa.edu.hk.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 1.5;">All the above-mentioned expectations are written to ensure the best conducive condition for effective classroom learning.

//<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #24678d; font-family: &#39;Open Sans&#39;,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">( <span style="color: #24678d; font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">A hard copy of the behavioral expectations will be given in the first week of the school year. Students please kindly sign the reply slip and return to me for acknowledgment.) //