Classroom Rules
SAFE - Act appropriately
RESPONSIBLE - Be on time, Be prepared for class, Do homework
RESPECTFUL - One person talks at a time, Treat others as you want to be
treated, Everyone has value and deserves the opportunity to learn!
(I.D. cards checked + dress code enforced + no cheating )
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Grades
1. Every student receives five grades during the semester. These include:
two progress reports, two quarter grades, and a final semester grade.
(Semester grade is the grade)
2. The grading scale is: A = +90% B = 80%-89% C= 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69%
F = <59% Students receiving Fs will have to take summer or adult school.
3. All tests, assignments, and projects are assigned a points value according
to difficulty and time invested. (Many extra credit opportunities exist
to help students who are not earning the grade they want, so stayed tuned!)
4. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED!! For this reason, it is very important that
you refer to the weekly calendar for upcoming due dates and/or call a
friend in class to be prepared. Missed quizzes, tests, videos, or assignments
may be made up at lunch or after school. **Any assignment that was due
the day you were absent is due the period you return, unless prior arrangements
have been made.
5. Calendars and Point Sheets will be provided to assist in becoming more
organized and self-reliant. (Parents: ask to see these!!)
6. Assignments without names receive no points. Make sure to include your
name, period, date, and name of assignment on each thing you turn in.
7. No Crazy Ink! Complete assignments in pencil, dark blue or black ink
only.
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Passes
Each student will receive three "Oops! I'm Human" passes at
the beginning of the semester. One is for basic issues like using the
bathroom or visiting the counselor and the other two are to extend deadlines.
Each additional tardy or trip to the facilities will cost the student
an after school detention. *Please take care of personal issues before
coming to class!
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Supplies
Black or blue pens college ruled binder paper
Pencils colored pencils or crayons
3 ring binder and dividers black "Sharpie" pen
calculator *Bring these to class!!
V. Class Description and Advice
" World History is an overview of history from the Enlightenment
to the present. While the United States is highlighted throughout the
units, the emphasis is on other countries and cultures including their
contributions and struggles.
" Students will be asked to watch the news or read the paper to stay
current on global issues. These will be discussed in class.
" Students will be improving English skills. Researching, note-taking,
oral presentation skills and essay writing will be taught and reinforced.
" Homework will be assigned in thematic "packets". Students
will be told of due dates and testing dates in advance. Do not procrastinate
or your grade and comprehension will suffer.
**Please call at 538-2334 extension
1012, or visit me in room 1012!
My prep period is between 8 and 9 am- so that time is best.
Sincerely,
Bari Busby