* You must have each of these materials with you everyday.

**  This list of materials was handed out to you during your orientation in 8^th grade and also sent home during the summer along with your schedules.

GRADING

ü       Class work:  We will be doing numerous assignments in class.  Make sure to get them completed and turned in to the homework bin. 

ü       Homework:  Will be given out periodically.  It is due as soon as you walk in the door and must be handed in in the homework bin (on my desk).  Any homework received after the bell or a few days later will only receive half credit. 

ü       Notebooks:  Each student is to have a large 3 ring binder.  The binder is to have 5 labeled section dividers.  All papers (from the entire semester) are to be stored in here.  You will be graded on these every few weeks (worth 100 points each time).  These need to stay neat and organized, because a binder check will be completed upon surprise.

ü       Tests:  There will be numerous tests given in this class throughout the semester.  You will receive a weeks notice before any major test. 

ü       Quizzes:  During this class we will cover several topics that will be “quizzed” upon.  Quizzes will be mini-tests that will review a small amount of information, but also help me checking for understanding.  You will receive at least one day notice of quizzes, except for any open notes quizzes, which you will receive no notice for. 

ü       Videos:  During this class we will watch a few various videos.  They will help supplement some of the topics that are discussed in class.  If you are absent during a video, you can make up the points by completing a make-up assignment.  This make-up assignment includes using the newspaper.  You can find these instructions on the back counter where old assignments are kept.  Any questions about this please ask. 

CHEATING 

                Cheating will not be tolerated in any form in this classroom.  This is a very serious subject and will not be handled lightly. 

If I see you look on another student’s paper for an answer, copy another student’s assignment or turn in another assignment that has the exact answers on it-YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO!  No if, ands, or buts about it.  Both the student copying and the person who gave the assignment to be copied will receive a zero.  If you have questions about this or are not sure about this policy please ask. 

ABSENTEE GUIDELINES: 

            If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the work you missed and get it turned in.  I will not come looking for you.

What to do if I am absent?

1.       Get someone “Today’s Activities” and copy it from yesterday.

2.       Make sure the homework that was due the day you were absent is turned in today.

3.       Get any worksheets/assignments you missed the day of your absence (from the shelf in the back of the room)

4.       Get all assignments turned in within 5 days of your absence.  After 5 days, it’s marked late. 

5.       Get any tests/quizzes made up with in 1 week of missing it.  If you do not make it up with one week of missing it, a zero will go into your grade. 

6.       After doing all of this if you still have questions, please ask

RULES:

1.     Respect one another

2.     Be on time!  Must be in the room & seated BEFORE the bell rings.

3.     No eating or drinking in the room

4.     Come to class prepared-EVERYDAY

5.     Do not get out of your seat unless you have permission

6.     Limited talking during class.

STUDENT REVIEW

I HAVE READ THE SYLLABUS AND UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH THE INFORMATION AS PRESENTED IN THIS SYLLABUS. 

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Date: _______________________________________________________________

PARENT REVIEW

I HAVE READ THE SYLLABUS AND UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH THE INFORMATION AS PRESENTED IN THIS SYLLABUS. 

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