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Welcome to the 2008-2009 Paul VI High School academic year.This should be a
very exciting time for each of you.If you are on this site, you will be
having Mr. Richard Taylor for Western Civilization, or College Preparatory
American Government.If you check this
web-site you will find your homework, assignments, and the other information
you need to be successful in class.
Contact Information
If you need to talk to me after I have left school for the day, here are the
best ways to reach me:
E-mail: rtaylor@paulvi.net
Home Phone: (703) 836-3851 Please DO NOT call between 6:00-8:00p.m. This
is dinnertime, and I probably will not answer the phone.
School Phone: (703)352-0925, ext. 466
Please Note: If you call or e-mail I will try my best to get
back to you that day. And to my students…sorry guys, but I welcome parents
calls, e-mails, and even visits. Parents; I just need a little advance
warning if you want a conference so I can be sure to give you the time you
need.
One last thing: I coach men’s lacrosse. As a result, from February 1st
until mid-May. I will not be at school after 3:00p.m. I will however,
always find time to meet or talk if you give me a call.I am always at school
by 6:30AM.
Now PAY ATTENTION! No one and I mean NO ONE, in twenty-five years has failed
my class because they did their best, turned in their assignments, and
followed directions.
So given that, all you need to do is work hard and you actually might learn
something! Let's have a great year!
- Mr. Taylor
Required Materials
Each student needs:
A notebook to take notes in class, answer homework questions, and to receive
materials we will use in class. It must be kept in a clear, legible, and
easy to understand, organized manner. Beyond that, there is no reward for
the "prettiest", "most beautiful" notebooks. Just have the "right stuff".
This would include assignments, homework, and/or any other work given in
class.
For Western Civilization:
A satisfactory notebook will receive a grade of 90%. If you have done
additional work/gone beyond the required assignment you may be given a 95% or
a 100%. The notebook grades will constitute 25% of the grade for each
quarter.When I grade the notebooks
you will receive a 0 (zero) if you do not have it. If it is submitted the
NEXT SCHOOL DAY you will receive a 60%.
Obviously, absence from class does not pertain. (If you are absent, I will
check your work the next time we check notebooks, obviously, with no
penalty). Since this is twenty-five percent of your grade
it behooves you to do the assignments, follow directions, and have your
notebooks ready when they are due.
For American Government:
OK here's "the deal". You're Seniors, about to go to college. I should not
have to tell you what to do regarding taking notes, paying attention and/or
keeping up with the lessons. If you are not having success and I have to
discuss any issues with Mom and/or Dad, I am going to have your notebook
present when we talk. Not a threat, just being honest. They still pay the
bills.
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