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Class Expectations and Procedures
CLASS EXPECTATIONS: In order to maintain a safe and productive learning environment, there are certain expectations of myself and you the students. Therefore, the following lists simple expectations:
1. Be prepared, have all required materials.
2. Be on time, avoid tardies and absences
3. Be respectful, to fellow classmates and the teacher.
4. Be positive, class will be a lot more fun when you maintain a positive attitude.
MATERIALS NEEDED: You will be responsible for bringing the following materials to class every day.
1. Writing Utensils: Pencil and Pen (black or blue ink ONLY)
2. Textbook
3. “My Grade” worksheet
4. Loose-leaf paper
TARDIES: Tardies are viewed as a disruption to the classroom environment. If you are tardy (excused or unexcused), you will be required to sign-in in the tardy notebook, if you do not sign in, you may be marked absent. The following are consequences for tardies, additional tardies will result in parent contact, and administrative referral.
ALL Tardies: 2 points subtracted from bellwork
3 Tardies: lunch detention
6 Tardies: lunch detention
For every 10 minutes you are tardy, it will count as an additional tardy.
BELLWORK: Bellwork is a 5-10 minute assignment to prepare students for the day’s lesson. Bellwork will be collected every two weeks. In order to get the full points you must be present in class and complete it within the allotted time. If you are absent (excused or unexcused), you will not receive a stamp, and are responsible for completing it on your own time. There will be extra credit opportunities to make up for missed points for excused absences.
ABSENCES: YOU are responsible for all notes and information missed. In order to make up points for an excused absence, you must outline the assigned sections/chapter, or write an essay for exams (see below). All makeup work is due the Monday after your absence. After 7 TOTAL absences you will be dropped from the course, but may petition to stay in the class for credit.
ASSIGNMENTS: You will be given a variety of assignments in this class. All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified due date. Late assignments will be accepted the with a 50% deduction up until the following due dates:
1st Quarter: October 4th
2nd Quarter: December 6th
3rd Quarter: March 7th
4th Quarter: May 16th
No late assignments will be accepted after these dates.
GRADING POLICY: There are several ways to earn points in this class. Points will be attained through bellwork, guided readings, quizzes, tests, and various other activities. Grades are kept on a total point basis. The best way to earn a good grade is to avoid tardies and absences, participate, and stay on task. Keep track of your grade on the “My Grade” worksheet, otherwise you will have to wait for progress reports to see your grade. The grading scale is as follows:
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59-0
NO TAUNTING PLEDGE: There will be several opportunities for open discussion and debates and I require a mature and respectful classroom environment. Therefore the following is expected:
I will pledge to be part of the solution
I will eliminate taunting from my own behavior
I will encourage other to do the same
I will do my part to make my community a safe place by being sensitive to others
I will set an example of individual caring
I will eliminate profanity towards others from my language
I will not let words or actions hurt others
Government Outline Directions
Outlines: When you are absent, you must outline the assigned sections/chapter to makeup missed points. Use the following format (example from chapter 1), the format will be included in your grade.
Name:
Date Absent:
Chapter 1: Principles of Government
Section 1: Government and the State
I. Government and the State
A. What is Government?
1. Government- the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policy
2. Public Policies- all of those things a government decides to do
3. Legislators make public policy
4. Etc...
B. The State
Include all sub-topics. Each sub-topic must have at least three points under it. Also include all bold faced terms with definitions (which could be a point under a sub-topic).
Essay Exam: If you miss an exam, you will be required to write an essay to make up the points. Your introductory paragraph must include the main idea of the unit, and why it is important that we are studying it. You must then have at least one paragraph for each of the unit topics. In your paragraphs include as many people/terms that apply, and the significance of the topic. Your closing paragraph must summarize the significance of the unit, and what was the most important thing you learned. Content, organization, grammar, and spelling will be considered in your grade. There is no page limit; you can never make an essay too long. I tend to grade typed papers more generously than hand written ones. All make-up work is due the Monday after your excused absence.
History Outline Directions
Outlines: When you are absent, you must outline the assigned sections/chapter to makeup missed points. Use the following format (example from chapter 1), the format will be included in your grade.
Name:
Date Absent:
Chapter 1: A Geographic Perspective on History
Section 2: The Themes as Guides to History
I. The Location of the United States (green blocks)
II. Places in the United States
III. Regions of the United States
A. Landforms (red titles)
1. The western mountain ranges which include the Rocky Mountains, which are the most propionate.
2. The Appalachian Mountains lay between the Plains and the Atlantic Ocean
3. Landforms shape history by where people settle, and what problems they may cause.
Include all red titles. Each red title must have at least three points under it.
Also include all bold faced terms with definitions (which could be a point under a sub-topic), chapter introductions, and all other important information in assigned section.
Essay Exam: If you miss an exam, you will be required to type an essay to make up the points. Your introductory paragraph must include the main idea of the unit, and why it is important that we are studying it. You must then have at least one paragraph for each of the unit topics (see unit schedule). In your paragraphs include the time period of the event, detail of the event, as many people/terms that apply, and the significance of the event. Your closing paragraph must summarize the significance of the unit, and what was the most important thing you learned. Content, organization, grammar, and spelling will be considered in your grade. There is no page limit; you can never make an essay too long.
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