General Info
Sep 13th, 2010 by 2891
Mrs. Eberly welcomes you toVirginia and United States History!
Welcome to Virginia and United States History. This web page will allow you to become familiar with the rules, expectations and assignments given by the teacher for the coming year.
US History Assignment Syllabus ~ 1st Semester ~ 2010-2011
Supply List for VA/U.S. History
1. 3-ring Binder
2. Loose Leaf Paper
3. Blue or Black Ink Pens
4. Highlighters
5. Colored Pencils
6. Dividers
7. One pack of copy/printer paper
I AM MRS. EBERLY
Divider Names for Notebook
1. Warm Ups
2. Narratives and Notes
3. Reviews
4. Study Guides
5. Handouts
6. Quizzes and Tests
7. Vocabulary
8. Other
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EXPECTATIONS
GOODBYE!
Objective: The primary objective of American History is to foster knowledge of this nation and its global relationship – the end to which is good citizenship, positive values, and preparation for higher learning may be achieved.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBJECT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Resources: The Americans (textbook) and any supplementary reading required by the teacher prior to a unit discussion.
Grading and Evaluation: Grading is based on the following criteria. Tests are 40% of the grade. Quizzes are 30% of the grade. Class work is 20% of the grade and finally homework is 10% of the grade. Class work may include class participation in discussions, various activities and oral and written reports. Special reports including term papers and projects will count as test or quiz grades depending on the amount of time spent on the assignment.
Matters of important such as attendance, the grading policy, semester exams, discipline, and the method of determining grades will follow the school and city policy.
The teacher will be available for individualized instruction (after school tutoring) the day(s) will be determined and posted in the classroom. Students can schedule other days, as long as the teacher has prior notice to arrange for a babysitter. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Progress Reports: Progress reports will be issued on the dates selected by Suffolk Public Schools. Progress reports will not be issued earlier than those dates unless requested by a parent/guardian or school official. The teacher will not issue early progress reports to students.
Assignment Due Dates: All assignments are due on the date designated by the teacher. If an assignment is handed in late, it will be marked accordingly and the student will lose one letter grade per class period unless they have an excused absence. Once the assignments have been handed back to the class, the student will receive a “0” zero for that assignment. No make up assignments will be allowed once all students have received their work. Should a student be present at any time on the due date of a written assignment, the assignment is to be turned in on that date. This applies to field trip days.
Computer glitches or breakdowns will not be accepted as an excuse for not having or completing an assignment on time.
Description of Written Assignments: Written assignments are usually given as homework assignments that serve as a significant learning mode (research, written expression, exposure to facts and concepts) and for which students are highly rewarded. Most assignments will count as class work or homework, but essays and other research-based assignments will count as quizzes or tests.
Vocabulary Terms: Students are asked to identify and provide basic information about specific terms. Credit for the assignment directly reflects the amount of work completed. Points are assigned to each term completed to make up a total score. Work should be neat, reflect good grammar as well as accurate, well-researched details. Blue or black ink is required (no other color will be accepted). Students will have a minimum of 2 class periods to complete the assignment depending on the number of terms.
Sources for these assignments should include encyclopedias, textbooks, and an abundance of library references. The Internet may be used but do not copy and paste. Put the term into your own words.
Work must be typed or hand-written neatly. Whole question responses are not to be simply transferred from the computer into your document and passed in. This constitutes plagiarism.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. If a student is caught plagiarizing an assignment, he/she will receive a “0” zero for the assignment, a phone call home to the parent/guardian and a written referral. This is very serious and I do not permit it in my classroom. If a student is unsure as to whether or not he/she has plagiarized then he/she probably has done so. Please check with the teacher.
Absenteeism and Make-Up Work: Grades and academic progress are unquestionably affected by absenteeism and students are strongly advised not to miss classes. However, if one cannot avoid being absent, he/she must make up the missed work (tests and reports) by the second class period back to school with a legitimate excuse. Written assignments are due the first day back to school. Students are also responsible for inquiring about class activity due to their absence.
Absenteeism: The two (2) day time span for making up tests in case of illness or family death does not apply to any other reason for being absent. Unless students are out for illness or family death, work is due upon returning to school. Missing test reviews (except for illness or death in the family) are not acceptable reasons to postpone taking a test.
Make-Up Work: In case of a conflict between teachers regarding a student make-up time, work should be done in order of classes. For example, the teacher of the students first class on the day he/she was absent should have priority over getting the missed work first.