Wu Tai at dusk
It is
a New Year and I am delighted that your child is in my World History
class.
Lifelong success depends on self-discipline, and I believe that every student
needs the opportunity to manage their own behavior. Your child deserves the
most positive educational climate possible for academic growth. When in my
class room, students must comply with the following class rules.
1. Be on time, in your seat, with your books, etc.
2. Listen to directions and follow through.
3. Stay in your space-your DESK (keep your hands,feet to yourself)
4. WAIT YOUR TURN IN SPEAK- be polite to all.
5. NO teasing, putdowns or inappropriate speech(cursing).
Consequences:
1. Verbal warning.
2. Seat change when necessary.
3. Student/teacher conference.
4. Parent/teacher conference.
5. Office referral.
CLASS PROCEDURES and other important information:
1. Come in, sit in your assigned seat, check to see the agenda
on the overhead, follow the instructions found there. CLASS BEGINS WHEN YOU
ENTER THE ROOM, NOT WHEN THE BELL RINGS. There will be bell-work every day-
you will be graded on its completion.
2. I WILL DISMISS YOU AT THE END OF CLASS, not the bell. I will try to give
you time to gather your things to move to the next class. The phrase that
will be used most often to signal dismissal is “Have a nice morning/afternoon”.
This procedure applies to all classes including the sixth period.
3. We all need to hear the announcements. Please be courteous
and quiet when any announcements are being made in the morning or at the end
of the school day.
4. Have
all your materials with you for class. Note taking and organization are
YOUR responsibility. Choose a study partner as soon as
possible and exchange phone numbers. When absent, check with them, check
my web site and/or double-check with me for missed handouts or papers.
In cases
of desperation I can be contacted by e-mail at hhardy@scsk12.org-
REGULAR PUNCTUAL ATTENDANCE IS CRITICAL. YOUR PRESENCE IS IMPORTANT.
5. Gum, food, and drinks are unacceptable in class.
6. Correct heading-upper right hand corner of every paper
handed in to me your name month, day, year class period On the very top line
of the paper- the activity-Homework, pg. 22, Chapter 2
EXTRA CREDIT IS AVAILABLE ONLY IF ALL REGULAR WORK IS DONE.
You must select the topic and format. I will choose where to use it(category).
Grades will be
available as quickly as possible on Power School. Check regularly to see
how you are doing.
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7. Unless you have been absent 2 or more days, you are responsible for
taking the test. Test dates will be posted at least 3 days
in advance. Social Studies Department makeup times are Tuesday morning from
6:30 to 7:00 or Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:00. You should plan
to make
up your work within 2 weeks from your return. I am available every afternoon
for makeup's- you just need to arrange when. I will use the department
times the second week if you have not arranged your makeup.
8. Handouts are
to be picked up only by the row leader(first person in the row)
9. Please do
not ask to leave the class for anything except emergencies. Take care of
other needs between classes.
10. Listening is an important skill. Pay attention to the
directions the first time they are given. I will clarify when necessary.
11. Courtesy is important. Raising your hand when you have a comment, answer, or questions gives everyone the chance to participate.
12. Group activities will be conducted in the following manner.
1st meeting - everyone introduces themselves to each other. - the topic is
divided among the group equally.
2nd meeting - presentation of topic
3rd meeting - group evaluation/test
13. If
you finish an activity early- work on the next day’s
assignment, read ahead or make use of the supplemental reading material.
Sleep is not an option.
14. You
need to have the following materials: 3-ring binder (1 1/2 ” or
2”)
Notebook paper Blue or Black pens (no gel or colored pens) colored pencils-
BOX OF TISSUES REQUIRED! !
15. Cheating in any form is a serious ethical infraction and
results in an automatic zero. Administration and parents will be notified.
16. Sleep at home. There is no nap time in class. If ill,
please request to go home.
In a civilized society, there are rules, laws and codes of conduct. There must be orderly procedures for any operation to move smoothly and efficiently. The classroom is a microcosm of society. There are rules, procedures, and order so that each student may have the best public education. No student will be allowed to interfere with the process of learning. I look forward to your help and cooperation in making this a successful and productive year.
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