Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. What are your classroom rules and discipline policy?
2. What is your homework policy?
3. What is your grading scale?

What are your classroom rules and discipline policy?

I have a very simple policy in this regard:

1. Respect yourself 
   - Come to school appropriately dressed
   - Come to class with a positive purpose
2. Respect your classmates 
   - Stay out of each others personal space
   - Do not hinder another student's ability to learn
3. Respect your teacher
   - Do not interfere with your teacher's ability to teach

** If these respect-based guidelines are not followed, students 
will be  
   subject to swift disciplinary action. Terms of disciplinary 
action will 
   be based upon the severity of student misbehavior, to be 
determined upon 
   referral**

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What is your homework policy?

I assign homework based on what is accomplished each classroom 
session. Rest 
assured I AM NOT in the habit of assigning homework simply to 
assign 
homework! I will assign homework in a couple of distinct 
situations: 

1. The day's material was not covered in it's entirety
2. Students show signs of needing extra practice with said 
material
3. A particular assignment, in my estimation, will enhance 
student 
   understanding of said material

** It will not be uncommon for students in my class to go several 
days 
without having "homework". However, students will be 
required to keep and up-
to-date Social Studies notebook(see Announcements for a detailed 
description 
and the list of terms and VIP's). If you want to track your 
students 
progress in my 
class simply ask them to produce their notebook and cross-check 
the 
terms and VIP's they currently have in their notebook with those 
listed on 
the Announcements page. If you have any questions do not hesitate 
to contact 
me.

Work that is turned in late will have the following consequences:
1 Day late = -25 points from total score
2 Days late = -50 points from total score
3 or more Days = 0 
** As a general rule I do not accept homework that is more than 2 
days late. 
However, exceptions can be made in situations deemed neccessary. 
**

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What is your grading scale?

Tests - 40%
Six Weeks Test - 25%
Quizzes - 20%
Notebook - 15%

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