Classroom Procedures World History

First Semester Mr. Hall

GRADES:

1) I will base your letter grade on an accumulation of points calculated according to

the following schedule:

Quizzes & Tests = 70%

Homework & Classwork Assignments = 20%

Behavior & Participation = 10%

2) I will assign grades according to the following percentages:

89.5%=A, 79.5%=B, 69.5%=C, 59.5%=D, less than 59.5%=F

(I will add plus and minus marks at my discretion.)

ASSIGNMENTS:

1) In general I will assign several assignments each week. Assignments will be due

on quiz days unless otherwise specified.

2) In addition, unless otherwise specified, I will accept assignments turned in up to a
week late for half-credit. More than a week late = no credit.

3) Do your own work. Assignment answers which are worded substantially the same

as those of another student or any other outside source will be considered
Academic Dishonesty. PUT ANSWERS IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

4) Write complete answers. When answering questions on any assignment for this
class, always assume that you need to write complete sentences and complete paragraphs. Answers not written in complete form may not receive full credit.

ATTENDANCE:

1) I expect regular and punctual attendance of all students. In accordance with

school policies, I will report all absences and tardies to the attendance office
for appropriate action.

2) I will also assign one hour of lunch trash pickup for each tardy. When you are
late, you may avoid the lunch trash pickup penalty if you wait quietly outside
the door until you are admitted into the classroom.

3) If you miss class, you miss a lot. BEFORE YOU RETURN TO CLASS IT IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET FROM A CLASSMATE WHAT YOU

MISSED WHEN YOU WERE ABSENT. Text someone and get handouts,
copies of class notes, etc.. Don’t return to class without knowing exactly what
you missed and having in your possession exactly what you need.

4) Dates of upcoming quizzes and unit tests, as well as due dates for all assignments

will be published well in advance. All students who are present in class on exam day will be expected to take the exam and turn in any assignments that are due REGARDLESS OF ANY ABSENCES PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE EXAM.

5) There are no make-up quizzes. Any student who misses a quiz will take the next

one for double the points. However, all assignments that accompanied the

missed quiz must be turned in upon returning to class. Any student who misses

a unit test will take a make-up during the earliest available support time session.

BEHAVIOR & PARTICIPATION:

1)  Each student will begin each semester with 90 points (out of 100) for behavior

and participation. More points can be earned for completing extra credit
assignments and making positive contributions to the class, or some can be

lost for negative conduct. Points will be taken away for various infractions
including but not limited to the following:

a) misbehavior and/or showing disrespect for others;

b)  failing to come to class prepared; that is, with your notebook, your covered

textbook, something to write with, any assignments that are due, and

SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU BUSY DURING DEAD TIME

(homework from another class, a book, magazine or newspaper, etc.);

c)  bringing food or drink into the classroom. Water only is allowed.

d) unauthorized use of electronic devices (cell phones, MP3 players, tablets,
laptop computers, etc.) in the classroom.

SUPPORT TIME:

On 1-3-5 days, support time is offered during 7th period. On 2-4-6 days it is offered during Lunch. This time will be used for extra help, make-up work, and prior

to quizzes and tests for review sessions as announced. This is NOT a time, however,

for you to find out what you missed in class when you were absent (see above #3
under the heading of “Attendance”).