MATERIALS
U.S. History book (will be
provided) Student Planner
White or recycled paper Pencil,
dark blue or black ink ONLY
Colored pencils Folder
to hold assignments and paper
GRADING SCALE
94-100% A 80-82% B- 66-69% D+
90-93% A- 76-79% C+ 63-65% D
86-89% B+ 73-75% C 60-62% D-
83-85% B 70-72% C- 0-59% F
CITIZENSHIP, TARDY POLICY, RULES
Citizenship is based on
Wasatch Jr. High’s guidelines for citizenship grades and includes both behavior
in the classroom and amount of tardies students acquire throughout the
quarter. Wasatch Jr. High’s guidelines
for tardies and school rules will also apply (see school planner for details).
ASSIGNMENTS, ASSESSMENTS, AND PARTICIPATION
- Assignments turned
in after they are due will be accepted for one week. Points will be deducted from the assignment
each day it is not turned in. Assignments
missed because of an absence need to be made up ASAP (for policies regarding
absences, please see the homework policy found in the school planner). Students are responsible for finding and
completing work when they are absent. Current
events will be completed every two weeks. These (including notebook
packets) are worth 55% of student’s
grade.
-Quizzes will be given
periodically. Notice will be given
before the quiz is given. Tests
will be in question (matching, multiple choice, essay, etc.) form. Occasionally, there will also be map
tests. These are worth 30% of student’s grade.
-Participation Points are earned through active participation in
the following: class preparedness, being on task (following directions), good
behavior, oral participation/volunteering, and classroom involvement (actively
listening, group assignments, etc).
Students can earn 5 points per day and points will be recorded at the
end of each week. Students will lose
points if these requirements are not met.
These points are worth 15% of student’s grade.
-Notebook packets: Students will be expected to keep a
packet of notes, maps, and other class related information throughout the
quarter. These packets will be turned in
at the end of each chapter/unit.
**Students
are to turn in only work they themselves have done. Students who turn in work
done by another student as their own will receive a zero on the assignment with
no possibility of making up the points. They will also receive a zero in
citizenship. Students who enable other students to turn in work they have not
done will be subject to the same penalties.**
To allow students to learn
from others by both giving and receiving feedback and to assist me in using
instructional time as efficiently as possible, I will occasionally have
students check/grade one another’s work.
Student work samples will also be posted in the classroom. Your signature on this disclosure indicates that
you give permission for peer grading and individual work to be posted. This permission is valid for the duration of
the course.
Please read and sign below. Detach and return the bottom portion to Ms. Green. DUE:
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Student Name (please print): __________________________________ Period ___________
I have read and understand the disclosure for Ms. Green’s U.S. History class:
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ________________________________________________________
Parent e-mail address: _____________________________________________________
Parent Phone Number: _____________________________________________________
(Please indicate which number is best if more than one number is provided.)