World History I-Classroom Procedures

The following procedures will be followed throughout the year.

1.  Prepared for class: Each day class meets, students are expected to

·         Have all materials needed for class—laptops, homework assignments completed in the assigned format; 

·         Participate— active, constructive participation is expected and is encouraged.

2.  Homework:

• Homework that is to be collected electronically should be placed in the appropriate folder on the IHA server before or as the class meets. It will be checked during class.
• Make sure your work is clearly labeled with your name, and the assignment title.
• Have a back-up strategy: have a homework CD-ROM that you can hand in at the beginning of class in case the server is down etc.
• Homework reading is sometimes checked by unannounced reading check quizzes.
• Notebook Checks will be administered during the course of a chapter to make sure you are keeping up with your homework.

3.  Grading policy: Tests and Essays = 40% Quizzes = 40% Homework Assignments, Reading Check Quizzes and Participation = 20%

4.  Absent from class:

• For an extended absence, we will work out a reasonable schedule for making up missing work.
• For shorter absences, students must make up tests or quizzes within two days of return. See me the day you return or email me at jclementi@ihahs.com to make arrangements for making up missing work.
• The day a major writing assignment is due email your work to me.
• For a planned absence, see me before you leave so we may set up a schedule to make up work.

5.  Late assignments:

·         Daily homework assignments may not be made up for credit; they are due at the time the class meets.

·         Major writing assignments:  three points will be deducted for each day late.

·         Only some unusual circumstance should prevent you from being prepared.  Do not wait until the class period to explain why you will be late with an assignment. Send me an e-mail or see me before or during homeroom to discuss your problem.

6.  E-mail:

·         When you send me an e-mail, be sure to use your name and class in the subject line.

·         I will immediately send a return e-mail if you include a homework assignment as an attachment. If you do not receive an acknowledgement from me, you need to re-send your assignment.

·         E-mail me by 9pm for any questions, comments, or concerns about assignments or absences.

7.   Academic honesty: Integrity is an important value and is expected for all students; cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Any cheating, plagiarism, etc will be dealt with immediately by my self and the administration.

8.   Classroom atmosphere: At all times, students will treat all members of the class with courtesy, respect, and kindness.

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