Mr. Lines

US History

Rm. 121

Objective:

Students will be provided the opportunity to think critically about the events and processes that have shaped our country and government. With a close look at the past, we can all better understand the present and the future.

Grading: Students will be graded on the total amount of points earned during the semester with the final exam counting towards 10% of the final grade.

Grading Scale:

100-90 = A	89-80 = B
79-70 = C	69-60 = D

Late Work:

The student is responsible for making up late assignments. An assignment will not be accepted more than one day late. The grade on any late assignment is automatically reduced by 50%. If a student is absent he or she will be able to find the make up work in the “World” bin at the back of the room and will get three days to finish the work.

Attendance:

The student must have all absences excused before any missing assignments or exams can be made up. You will be marked tardy if you are not in the room when the bell rings. When it is time for me to take attendance and you are not in your seat, you will be marked tardy. After your third tardy, you will be assigned to a BSA/ASA.

Behavior:

We will follow all of the rules stated in the student handbook. Additionally, we will make every attempt to be respectful towards differences of opinion and social background in the class. We will always have a respectful attitude towards entire class.

Supplies:

You are required to bring your assignment binder, textbook, notebook, and a pen or pencil to class every day.

Expectations:

As the teacher of this class, I expect you as the student to:

- be courteous and respectful to all individuals within the class

- maintain an organized class binder with the designated dividers

- be responsible for your work and have assignments completed and ready to hand in

- be on time for class, ready to begin when the bell rings

- inform parents or guardians about your progress and what we are doing in class

- come prepared to learn and have a good time doing it!!!

As a student of this class, you can expect the teacher to:

- be prepared daily to help you better understand the history of the world

- maintain a classroom that is set up to enhance your learning experience

- be fair and just in my grading and disciplinary actions

- demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude

- supply students and parents with evaluations of progress and achievement

Consequences:

If students are not meeting the teacher’s expectations or following rules the following will happen:

1 - student-teacher meeting

2 - teacher detention and call to parents

3 - dean’s office will be notified with referral

Classroom Procedures:

Bell Work: When you enter class, you will be required to immediately begin working on the assignment posted on the board.

Binders: Every student is required to have a 1 and a half-inch binder with dividers by the first Monday of class. This binder will contain all of the students work for the entire semester and will be checked periodically for a grade.

Extra-Credit: There will be several opportunities for extra-credit during the course. They will be discussed more in-depth later.

Office: Social Studies office room #112

Email Address: clines@learningcommunity202.org

Parent Signature: _______________________________

Student Signature: ______________________________