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Rules and Procedures <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Welcome to the 2nd Trimester of the 2011-2012 School Year!!!<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><o:p><strong></strong></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Mr. Ostman's Classroom Rules<o:p></o:p></strong></span></u></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong></strong></o:p></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Treat your classmates, teachers, and environment around you with respect.<o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Be prepared for class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring all materials needed to be successful in class everyday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Observe all school rules as stated in your student handbook.<o:p></o:p></strong> </li> </ol> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong></strong></o:p></p> <h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;"><u><font size="3">Procedures<o:p></o:p></font></u></h1> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong></strong></o:p></p> <ol><li> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Daily assignments will be on the sideboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Start these as soon as you enter<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the room.</strong></div> </LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>If you check a book out, you must sign it out and sign it back in.<o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Late work will only be accepted one day late and only for half credit.<o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>It is your responsibility to get any makeup work in the event of your excused absences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unexcused absences result in a zero for all missed assignments. <o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Everyone must be at their desk in order for the class to be dismissed on time.<o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Be prepared for class daily with a notebook, writing implement and any other materials to be successful in class.</strong> <o:p></o:p></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Grading is based on total points earned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The estimated makeup of your points will be from the following: tests/quizzes 50%, homework/in class assignments 50%</strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Visit my web-site as a companion to this class:<br /> <br /> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><font color="#004080"></font></span></strong><a href="http://www.teacherweb.com/MI/Cheboygan/MrOstman/"><font color="#004080"><strong>http://www.TeacherWeb.com/MI/Cheboygan/MrOstman/</strong></font></a><strong><font color="#004080"> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </font></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Most graded papers will be available to you in the appropriate boxes on the side table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is your responsibility to retrieve your papers if you so desire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tests, quizzes, and written reports will be handed directly to you.<o:p></o:p></strong></LI><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Cheating will be dealt with by receiving a zero for the assignment, referral to the office, and a phone call home.</strong> </li> </ol> <strong> </strong><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </strong></p> <p style="background: white; text-align: center; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;" align="center"><strong>ACHIEVEMENT MARKERS</strong><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;">To earn <strong>credit</strong> in this course your <strong>percentage grade</strong> must be 60% or higher <strong>and</strong> your <strong>achievement marker average</strong> must be 60% or higher. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;">The unit tests are the achievement markers for the course. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">You MUST have an average of at least 60% on the achievement markers to earn credit</strong>. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;">Students may re-take (within one week) any achievement marker that earns a 70% or lower. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;">You must get extra help prior to re-taking the achievement marker. This can be one-on-one help with the teacher, or completing an extra review assignment. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.8pt;">When you re-take an achievement marker, the new score (if higher) will replace the old achievement marker score. Your test score for class percentage purposes will only increase to a maximum of 70%. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </p> <o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong><u>Grading </u></strong><st1:city><st1:place><strong><u>Scale</u></strong></st1:place></st1:city><strong><u><o:p></o:p></u></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Based on Percentages:</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> B+ 89.49-86.50 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>C+<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>79.49-76.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>D+<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>69.49-66.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 100 - </span>93.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>B<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>86.49-83.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>C<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>76.49-73.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>D<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>66.49-63.50</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /> </strong></p><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </strong> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>93.49-89.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>B-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>83.49-79.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>C-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>73.49- 69.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>D-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>63.49-59.50<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></strong></p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><u><br /> Questions for the first day of class (Nov. 29, 2011)<br /><br /></u></span></strong></div> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></strong></p> <div align="center"> <strong>Answer the following questions to the best of your ability:</strong><br /><strong></strong></div><p style="margin-right: -0.78in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: -0.79in;" align="LEFT"><br /> </p> <ol><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0.25in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What is the current condition of Michigan's economy? Is it good or bad and how do you know this? Express your reasons for its condition. Have you personally been affected? Use many examples.</span></strong></strong></p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What is the problem with the overall economy? What will it take to get the United States' economy back on track? Do you feel we are out of the recession?</span></strong></strong></p> <p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"> </p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What do you think is the best overall economy in the world right now? Explain your reasoning.<br /> </span></strong></strong> </p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The number one issue in our country is the economy. What are some concerns you or your family have been discussing?<br /></span></strong></strong><br /> </p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0.17in;" align="LEFT"> <strong>Explain what you know about our national debt<span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">? </span></strong></p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0.17in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Explain how you have participated in our economy over the past few months.</span></strong></strong></p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0.17in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What are your future career plans and your most recent job?</span></strong></strong></p> </LI><li><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0in; border: currentColor; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"> <strong><strong><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Do you have a cell phone? If yes, do you have the internet included on your phone plan?</span></strong></strong></p> </li></ol> <br /> Automatically clean input to optimize for the web. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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