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Classroom Rules
Come to
class with a positive attitude and a desire to do your
best.
Turn in your assignment on time, the day it is due.
Be in your seat on time everyday.
Bring all of the necessary materials with you to
class.
No food, drinks, or gum are allowed in the classroom.
Clean up after yourself. Return materials you have
used, and throw away any garbage you produce.
Treat your classmates with respect.
Show a substitute teacher with the respect you would
show me.
Have pride in yourself and reflect that pride in your
actions.
Materials
Your
social studies binder. This is a three ring binder that
is divided into the following sections:
Classroom Rules, Concepts, Vocabulary, Notes,
Returned Tests, Quizzes and Homework
More than one pencil.
Paper
Colored pencils
Grading
Your grade
is made up of your Homework, Class Projects, Indicator
Assessments, Quiz, and Test grades, broken down in the
following manner:
Homework = 10%
Quizzes = 10%
Tests = 35%
Class Projects = 35%
Indicator Assessments = 10%
There will also be
opportunities each grading period to do extra credit
work.
Major Units of Study
Maps and
Globes
The Worlds People
Canada
Mexico
Central America
South America
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Medieval Europe
Modern Europe