Social Studies With your teacher and
advocate
World History Ms. Rachel Torres
Hello Students, Parents and/or Guardians,
This year in History we will be studying many diverse
cultures. We will travel to ancient
In order for all to succeed throughout the
year every student must follow class and school rules, come prepared to work in
every class and complete assignments to the best of their ability. The following guidelines will be beneficial
in keeping you organized and “on board” throughout the year.
Expectations and Requirements of
Students
Attendance: Regular and prompt attendance is necessary
for success. Excessive absences will result in a lower grade. Some activities
may not be made up if you are absent. Make up assignments will not always be
available (ie. group work) If you are absent, make up
your work as soon as possible. On the same day you return:
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Ask a RESPONSIBLE student about the homework and class
assignments
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Get all handouts from the teacher and ask any questions.
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Complete your missing work as soon as possible and come in for extra
help before/after school.
Tardiness: Students must be seated and ready to
work when the bell rings. The teacher will excuse the class when the final bell
rings. Violations will result in an in class suspension after school. Excessive
tardiness will result in a call to parent/ guardian and then a referral. In
short, do NOT be tardy!
Assignments: Homework
is an important part of your success in our class. You will be given homework
Monday - Thursday with occasional projects. These must be written in your student planner. On the occasions
when we are engaged in active history (group projects, class dramas, skits)
there may be less homework during those days. The majority of work will be
completed in your spiral notebook. Any
long range papers or projects are due on the day they are assigned. No
exceptions. Homework questions should be asked before or after class. Proper heading in top right
corner (Name, date, WH followed by class period) should be on all work not in
notebook. Late work will not be accepted. Missing assignments will be
given a zero. Time can be arranged for extra help when needed.
Quizzes and
Tests: Tests will cover class lectures, assigned textbook work, and class
discussions. Exams could consist of multiple choice,
short answer, matching, true/false and or be project orientated. Tests may also
be given orally. Oral and pop quizzes can not be made up. Make up tests will
only be given for tests missed due to an excused absence and must be taken on
the next day of attendance, unless there is an extended illness. Students are
responsible for notifying the teacher of make up tests upon their return form
an absence. Tests not made up upon return will result in a zero score. Any
cheating will not be tolerated and administration will be notified as well as
parents/ guardians.
Notebook: Students will maintain a spiral notebook for all class work and
assignments. Notebooks should be a 5 subject, with pockets with wide pages to
glue a handout on without overlapping the page (11x9). Notebooks must be
brought to class each day. Notebooks may be collected and checked at any time
during a unit of study. In order to receive and “A” on your notebook you must
follow the following notebook guidelines:
1.
Must be neat,
organized and no loose pages
2.
All work must
be complete and effort to show quality
3.
No blank
areas or pages are accepted, you can add extras in those areas with information
related to the current unit of study. (examples like highlight a person,
clarify vocabulary, draw pictures)
4.
Be organized
by having page numbers, clear headings, straight lines and graphs
5.
Use color to
enhance (color key vocabulary, outline charts, color headings, pg. #’s, add
pictures)
6.
Be creative
and add pictures where you can!
7.
Complete the
summary and get parent/ guardian signature at end of the unit.
8.
All notebooks
will be collected at the time of the unit test. Parent/
Guardian Signature on cover page of each unit.
Supplies: You are expected to bring all materials to every
class:
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spiral notebook specifically for history
, 11x9 , 5 subject with pockets (glued in pages should not overlap pages)
·
2 pencils
(mechanical or sharpened prior to class)
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Small elmers glue
·
colored pencils to be used daily for
notebooks (no color pens, they soak through notebook pages)
·
lined binder paper
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highlighter and red pen for corrections
·
ruler
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box or zipper pouch to hold supplies is a great idea
·
Small pair of
scissors
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folder to hold any handouts not keep in notebook
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Student planner
must be keep organized and updated with weekly assignments that will be copied
on the first day of the week. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to check the
planners daily for HW, projects, upcoming tests/quizzes. This is a useful tool
for communication and to check on student daily progress. Occasionally, I will
write comments and have students write in their current grades and ask them to
collect parent/guardian signatures next to comments/grades.
Class Rules:
DEMOSTRATE
RESPECT
Show respect towards your peers, teachers and all
staff.
Treat all property with respect. Keep your hands off
property that does not belong to you.
Respect different opinions by listening and giving
positive responses.
OBEY ALL SCHOOL RULES
Absolutely NO GUM on campus
Eating and drinking are only
allowed outside
Obey the dress code and
follow the planner guidelines
Please take care of all
personal hygiene needs outside of class during breaks/ lunch
DO YOUR BEST
Be ON TIME, bring all needed
supplies
Be ready to work, keep up on
all assignments, complete work with proper heading
ask questions, arrange time
with teacher for extra help
Keep a positive, CAN DO,
attitude and you will succeed!
Consequences 1.
Verbal or non-verbal warning
2.
Personal Conference with teacher
3. Teacher calls Parents/ Guardians
4. In class
detention after school and/ or referral
Grading policy: Grading will be based on student
participation, tests, quizzes and class projects. Occasional extra credit will
be given. Any homework signed will be one point extra credit (these points add up!) Grading will be based on
total points earned.100 – 90 % A, 89-80 % B, 79-70% C, 69-55% D, 54-0% F.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or concerns. The school phone number is (209)847-2294 or email at rtorres@oakdale.k12.ca.us Please review this sheet with your parents and sign below. I look forward to knowing all of you and to having a fun and adventurous journey on our path to learning! Go Rams!
Print Student Name________________________________________ Class period_________
Parent / Guardian: ________________________________________________