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Construction
Paper
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Folder with
Prongs
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Poster Board(s)
Classroom Website:
All
assignments, due dates, and important information will be posted here.
Class Format:
Usually project-based. Class discussion is also prevalent (so you
need to be prepared, you need to engage, and you need to participate).
Also, some lecture, power points, videos, web-based assignments, group
projects, interpretation of primary and secondary documents, and in class essay
writing.
Procedures:
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Assignments: To receive full credit, all homework assignments must be
turned in by the end of class on the assigned due date. If you are absent, assignments may be turned
into me one week after receiving it. Late
work will be accepted, although a percentage of total points will be
deducted. Assignments turned in one
class period late will be deducted 30%.
Late assignments turned in more than one class period late will be
deducted 50%.
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Absences: It is your responsibility to arrange to make
up work within three class days (MTW) after you return. Work not made up will result in a zero being
recorded. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to check the class website for materials and assignments that
you have missed.
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Leaving Class: In order to leave class you MUST
sign-out. As per school policy, In
addition, I will issue you a pass to your destination.
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‘Free Time’: If you have extra time after completing an
assignment, you can do the following. (1.) Read over your work and make sure
you have completed the assignment correctly. (2.) Read silently at your desk. No talking or disruption of class will occur
during this time.
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Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities may be given at my
discretion. Extra credit cannot be made up.
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Academic Dishonesty: I have a zero tolerance policy for
plagiarism/cheating of any kind. If you
are caught cheating, you will receive an automatic zero on the assignment with
no chance to make it up.
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Food and Drink: All food and drink is prohibited.
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Electronics: All electronics are strictly prohibited as
per school policy. This includes cell
phones, tablets, MP3 players, and headphones.
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Seating Chart: You will be expected to stay in your
designated seat for the duration of class.
If you need supplies, you are welcome to grab them, but do not talk to
friends on your way.
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Like-O-Meter: I will be
keeping up with your good and bad conduct.
Each time you do something good you will receive a point whereas each
time you misbehave you will be deducted a point. This will count for participation/extra
credit.
Rules
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Be
Respectful: Keep
talking to a minimum, use positive conversation, raise your hand, be tidy, stay
seated, keep your hands to yourself.
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Be Achieving: Work on assigned tasks, ask for help when
needed, turn assignments in on time.
Tests
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There is
a test/quiz after each chapter or unit. Tests are usually matching and multiple
choice questions, with some short answer and/or essay questions. Students are
informed of test dates at least one week in advance and a study guide may be
provided. There are in-class review activities, both as a class and
individually. There will be a semester final.
Expectations
Students
should bring to class everyday their textbook, assignments, notebook/folder
with paper, pen and pencil, and be on-time. Remember, no gum, candy, or any
other food or drink is allowed in class. Minor rule infractions will be handled
in-class. Major infractions will be referred to the office and follow the
student handbook guidelines.
Homework
Typically, homework assignments come from questions out of the
textbook, worksheets, and map assignments. An analysis paper will be assigned
during the 2nd Quarter.
Late-work
Unless
specified on the assignment, all late work will receive a deduction of one
letter grade for each day past the due date. After four school days, a maximum
of ½ credit can be earned. For excused absences, everyday the student is
absent, he/she has that many days past the original due date to turn in the
assignment for full credit. Special circumstances will be handled on an
individual basis.
Grading
Scale:
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90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
60-Below F
