Syllabus

Social Science Classes
Supplies:
                                    Text Book        
                                    Notebook
                                    Pencil or Pen (black or blue ink only)
  Classroom Rules
                (1) Be in your assigned seat, prepared for class, when the bell rings.
                (2) Follow all directions the FIRST time they are given.
                (3) Wait to be recognized before speaking or standing.
                (4) Be courteous and respectful to others at all times.
                (5) Keep the classroom clean.
Consequences
                 (1) Warning
                (2) 3 Code of Conducts from the Morgan County Handbook.
                (3) Corporal Punishment per School Board
                (4) Principal’s Office
Daily Quizzes
            Class will begin each day with a Daily Quiz. You are required to complete the Daily Quiz. Failure to do so breaks rule #2 and will result in consequences and poor grades. Daily Quizzes will count as 15% of your grade.
                Daily Quizzes will be graded as follows: one point each item each day.
                                L- Late- Not in seat ready to begin class when tardy bell rings.
                                T- Talking- Talking after the tardy bell rang.
                                A- Actions- Participating in actions that disrupt other’s learning.
                                M-Materials- Does not have minimal materials.  Textbook, Paper, Pencil.
                                X- Incorrect Answer.
Homework/Daily Work
            You will be assigned homework and/or class work most days. Unless otherwise instructed, you are to display your homework on your desk at the beginning of the next class period. 
Tests and Projects
            Tests will be given at the discretion of the teacher. Usually, this will be in the middle and end of each chapter. Tests will count 100 points each.  If you miss a test, you must make arrangements to take the test before school in the ISS Room or by other arrangement. You will have only 3 school days to take a make-up test. Make-up tests will not necessarily be the same as the original.  I will assign at least 1 project each grading period.  Projects will count as 2 test grades.  Projects will be completed outside of class and in addition to homework.  Your will be given ample time to complete the project therefore they will be due on time in order to receive maximum credit. 
Grades
15 points for daily quizzes and daily work
25 points for homework
100 points for test
200 points for projects
50 points for map tests