& Course Requirements
A proper learning atmosphere is crucial to your success in this class. This is the reason I am providing you this list of expectations and policies.
1. A 3-ring
binder or folder to be used only for this class. It will be used for organizing all of the work in this
class. It will be graded at least 2 times in the quarter.
2. One section
for Assignments
3. One section
for Notes
4. One section for Homework
5. One section for Classwork
6. One section
for Journals
7. One section
for current events
8. One section
for Quizzes
9. Loose-leaf
notebook paper for all classwork and homework. I will not accept paper torn
from a spiral notebook.
10. All work
must be done in blue or black ink, with the exception of maps. No pencil
work will be accepted for written assignments. Major papers are to be typed or
written in blue or black ink on one side of the paper.
11. You are to
bring your book and your binder to class every day. All textbooks are to be
covered.
12. Current
Events: A current event must be
turned in to me by Thursday or Friday of each week (the last time you meet this
class each week). You are to write a summary of the newspaper clipping,
Internet news article (CNN), television or radio news. You are to follow the
proper format. Be sure to write the article and put the source and date at
the bottom of the page. You are to attach the article to the back of the
summary. If the article came from the radio, television, or the Internet, you should
write the source and the date on your paper. You are to respond to the
following questions: What is the article about? Who are the people named in the
article and what are their titles or roles? Why did you choose the article? How
is it significant? Do not choose something that you cannot respond to the
questions.
13. Journals:
At the beginning of every class period, I give a journal question to
activate your knowledge. The journal questions are done in the class. If you
should not finish, you will need to answer the questions for homework. You will
be given 7 minutes to write your responses. Usually the questions are short
answers. They should not take more than ¼ of a page.
14. Assignment Page: After your title page you should insert your assignment
sheet. I provide these for you. If you are absent, check with a friend or use
the master log in the class.
1. All
work submitted should be on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper.
2. All written work should be done in blue or black ink.
3.
Maps should be colored and labeled.
4. All papers need a proper
heading. The heading is your name, your period and the date. It should be in
the top right side of your paper before the margin line.
5. Do not write in the margins
or on the bottom of the paper.
1. The scheduled starting time for your class
has been posted. You should be in your seat no later than that time.
2. The student handbook and
general school policy will be followed for excused and unexcused absences and
tardies. It is your responsibility to follow correct procedures. See me for
explanations of this policy if you have questions.
1. All work
must be handed in at the beginning of class on the due date. No late papers
will be accepted without a proper excuse.
2. You are responsible for
assignments missed due to absences. Make-up tests will be scheduled within two
days of your return from an absence, or they will be counted as zeros. Make-up
work for excused absences will be turned in no later than three days after the
student’s return to school. Exceptions will be on a case-by-case basis. (Hint:
Know the telephone number of someone in your class so that you may call for
information about any assignments missed). In addition, a log kept in the
classroom will be available for students to use to find the content of any
missed assignments.
3. No gum chewing in my room at
any time!
4. No food or drinks will be
allowed in the classroom. I will allow bottles of water to be brought into the
room. I have a water fountain in the room for student use.
5. I will dismiss you from
class. When it is time to leave, remain in your seats until I dismiss you.
6. Students are expected to
behave in class. Talking back or refusing to follow directions will result in a
call to parents, detention, and/or referral to the principal’s office. Respect
gives a sense of dignity and worth to the classroom.
1. Your grades are computed according
to the number of activities in class. It is important that you know that
homework and writing assignments count the heaviest. Not turning in these
assignments can amount to as much as 50% of your grade!
2. Grades will
be calculated on a “possible points” basis. This will be done as follows:
(a) Notes will have a minimum value of 5 points.
(b) Current events will have a maximum value
of 10 points.
(c) Quizzes will have a maximum value of 20
points.
(d) Projects and reports will be assigned a
maximum value of 50 or 100 points, depending on the time involved.
(e) Major tests will have a maximum value of
100 points.
(f) Notebook reviews will have a maximum
value of 100 points
(g) Journals will have a maximum value of 10
points.
At
the end of each quarter, the total points a student has earned in all areas
will be divided by the maximum possible points that could have been earned. The
result is the student’s average.
3. Folders will be checked twice: One time will be announced and
another will be a random check.
4. You may request a grade check at any time.
5. How to improve your grades:
Any student who completes daily assignments on a regular basis may come to me
for extra credit work. Avid readers may read selected works for pleasure to
earn extra credit, and some student may choose to use their special talents in
ways to benefit their classmates and themselves.
1.
Please
come to me if you are having trouble with an assignment. I care about you and
your education.
2. Please sign and tear off the
bottom part of this paper and return it to me. Please include your email
addresses. Thank you…I look forward to teaching you this year.
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Management Policy
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Course Requirements
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