9th Grade Social Studies
2004-2005
Ms. Wineland
www.freewebs.com/klewineland
www.schoolnotes.com
Objectives of this course
It is the goal
of this course to provide students the ability to:
Class Rules
Arrive to
class promptly, prepared to learn.
Remember,
participation in class is essential
Food and drink
are prohibited in class
Always act
with respect for the school and other students
Required supplies:
Writing instruments/ paper
3 ring binder or folder with metal
clasps
Assessment and make-up assignments.
Grades
in this class will be calculated as follows
Homework/In
class assignments 20%
Test/quizzes
40%
Quest
20%
Notebook
20%
Homework and in-class assignments are
to be completed on time. Late work will be accepted only in the event
of excused absence. Homework assigned
before the absence is due upon return, while work assigned during the absence
must be turned in within two class days after return to class.
All tests will
be announced at least 2 class days in advance.
Unannounced quizzes may be given occasionally to check student
comprehension. While students should
endeavor not to miss test and quiz days, they
have two days from their return to class to make up a quiz and exactly one week
to arrange for a make-up test. It is
the student’s responsibility to make arrangements. Failure to makeup a test or quiz after the
specified time will result in a zero.
The notebook
is designed to be a showcase of student work and easy study tool for tests and
exams. All paper/homework/notes taken in
class must be included in this notebook.
The notebook will be collected twice a quarter. A gift notebook can be found in the classroom
to help students keep track of all required papers and the order they should be
in. They can refer to this notebook to
see what has been missed or to clarify their own notes.
Students must complete 1 quest per
quarter. Quests are an
opportunity for the student to independently explore their own interest while
still learning social studies. Examples
of quests include building models, history vs
Not happy with
your test, quiz or homework grade?
Resubmit it for a refund (an average between the original grade and the
new grade). Example: You received a 50 on a test; you made the
corrections and resubmitted a 100 percent. You now have a 75% for the test. You must meet and follow the following
conditions. 1) The original must have been completed on time, (or be an excused
late). 2) Corrections must be written
out completely on a separate sheet of paper, fully labeled and attached to the
original. 3) Corrections must be received
within 1 week of the day the original was returned.
I am pleased
to welcome you all and I look forward to a terrific year in Social
Studies. Should you have any questions
or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ms. Wineland
Please sign and return the bottom
portion, confirming that you have read and fully understand the policies that
will be followed in this class
Student’s signature________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature_____________________________________________
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