The purpose of this page is to provide class information that will make this year more successful for you. This page will also serve as a class newsletter to keep you, and your parent(s)/guardian(s) informed of such happenings as tests, projects, and other important events as they are scheduled. In addition all assignments and handouts will (hopefully) be uploaded to this site for your use to maintain your quarter notebooks. Handouts and worksheets must go in folders or binders, not in textbooks.Textbooks must be covered.
Attendence Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class period. It is your resposibility to be in the room and seated before the bell rings. If you are tardy for a class, it must be cleared with a pass from the office. Remember, if you miss more than 10 classes in a semester you may not receive credit for that class.
Daily Requirements Everyday, you are expected to report to class with your textbook, a notebook, folder, and something with which to write. Keep all your papers and handouts in your folders. Do not store them in your textbooks. You are required to have your agenda passport with you each day.
Assignments At the upper right side of all assignments you will put your first and last name, class period, and the date. All work must be neat,readable, and written with correct spelling and punctuation. Papers that do not meet this standard will not receive full credit and will be handed back to you to be corrected before full credit is given.
Materials Needed for this Class
1. 3-Ring binder and paper (2" or larger highly recommended)
2. Folder for Handouts
3. Colored Pencils
4. Pens/Pencils
5. Book cover
Grading
To successfully pass this class each quarter you must have all work completed. Students who do not complete all items will not receive a passing grade for the quarter.Tests may be retaken until a student receives a passing grade up to a “C” grade.There is no limit on the number of times a student can retake a test as long it is done before the next test is given.I will never fail a student who makes an honest effort at all their work and who always tries his/her best.
Grades are based on the following percentages:
70% on tests/quizzes
15% on daily work
15% on attendance and participation(1 point per day given for attendance if you are on time and have all required class materials, NO points will be given for tardies/absences (excused or unexcused), not having required materials or if you are removed from class for any reason)Excused absences may made-up through a current event analysis.
Grading Scale:
A = 100% – 90%
B = 89% – 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% or less
Extra Credit opportunities will be available during each quarter.
