Class Expectations

 
                       Grade 6 American History Expectations




Welcome to your American History Class!

I am very excited about our year together at Lynnhaven Middle School, and 
know it will be full of learning. I do have expectations in order for you to 
do well.  Please read over the following with your parent(s).  You should 
keep a copy of these classroom expectations in the front of your History 
notebook throughout the year as a reference.

Grades will be comprised of the following:              

 * Tests                                
 * Quizzes                                
 * Interactive Notebook                          
 * Participation/Homework               
                       

Tests and Quizzes
Students must obey the following rules during tests/quizzes:

* No talking
* Keep paper covered at all times

Talking is not allowed during testing.  Five points will be deducted from a 
student’s test for a first offense.  If the student continues talking, they 
will receive a zero.  If you need to ask a question, please raise your hand.

Interactive Notebooks:

One of our goals this year is to keep you organized.  Your notebook will be 
divided into sections for each unit of study.  

* Notebooks are collected and graded at the end of select units.
* Notebooks must be complete and in order according to the TABLE OF CONTENTS.
* First and last names are required on each notebook.
* Each page behind the TABLE OF CONTENTS must be numbered.
* All work missed due to absence must be made up.
* If any part of an assignment is not completed, points will be taken off.
* 10 points will be deducted from notebooks for each requirement that is 
missing.


***This should be an easy “100” grade!


Classwork, Homework and Graded Assignments:

* Students are required to write their assignments daily in their school 
planners.
* If absent, call infoline, 648-4850  EXT. 71661· If left in locker, it may 
be brought in that day without penalty.
* Graded assignments will be lowered one letter grade for each day it is 
turned in late (10 points off each day)


Late Work:

All work is expected to be complete and turned in on time.  If any work is 
turned in late, a 10 point penalty per day is given.  If extra time is 
needed, then an agreement between you, me, and your parents need to be 
discussed before the due date.

If absent, work must be completed according to number of days absent (1 day 
absent= 1 day late, etc.)

Progress Reports:

A student Progress Report will be sent home approximately every two weeks.  
Parents are responsible for going over the report with their child, signing 
it and returning it to the teacher.  Parents are invited to make comments, 
ask questions or request conferences.


The above expectations are required to succeed in our class.  Failure to 
follow these expectations will result in a lower grade.

I am looking forward to an exciting year.   Communication is key!  Please 
call or e- mail me if you have any questions. 

Thank you,

Kendra Merlet