United States History

Mrs. Allison Muller

Email: muller.allison@bgsd.k12.wa.us

Course Guidelines

Prairie High School 2007-2008

Classroom Expectations:

As Juniors you are fast approaching either college or a career. My classroom policies and expectations are designed to challenge and prepare you for this. However, the most important aspect of your education is YOU. You are responsible for what you learn. Therefore, you must be an active participant in your education.

Basic Classroom Rules:

1. Be on time. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
2. Follow directions.
3. Respect the teacher, your classmates and school property.
4. Be prepared. Bring all your materials to class every day.
5. Remain in your seat. You will work from bell to bell. You will remain in your seat until the bell rings. If you finish early-read.
6. Raise your hand to speak.
7. NO:

· SWEARING or SLEEPING

· Conversations of

o SEX, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OTHER TEACHERS

· ARGUING

o I will not use class time to argue. If you have an issue that is important to you please schedule an appointment with me so we can discuss it.

· FOOD or DRINK (bottled water ok)

· CELL PHONES (absolutely no exceptions)

Cell Phone Policy Specifics:

1. First Time: If I see or hear them I will take them and bring them to the office

where you can pick up at the end of the day.

2. Second Time: To the office they go and I make a phone call home.

3. Third Time: To the office once again, phone call home and 45 minute after

school detention.

iPods & Other Musical Devices (No Cell phones…even if they play music):

There may be times that I will allow you to listen to your music while working on projects or individual reading. However, if you use it when I have not allowed it you will loose this privilege for the rest of the semester. No exceptions. If you aren’t sure-ask. I will be clear.

Attendance & Punctuality:

Regular attendance has a great influence on your learning experience. I can’t teach you if you aren’t here! You will receive 10 points everyday for being in class on time and having your materials with you and ready. You will loose half of those points if you are not in your seat as the bell rings or you do not have your materials with you for class. (Materials includes your text books.)

I will follow the school policies for absences and tardy procedures. Make sure you get to the school policies as some of them have changed. (Refer to page 8)

**In addition, if you are tardy you must sign the “I was tardy” Clipboard before you take your seat.**

Make-up and Late Work:

It is YOUR responsibility to make up all material missed due to an excused or pre-arranged absence. You have two days to turn in any make-up work or reschedule a missed exam for full credit for excused absences only. It is your responsibility to determine what was missed. You have classmates-ask them. I will only discuss missed assignments with you AFTER you have asked five of your classmates. (At least one of them should have been paying attention!)

I will not accept late work! This includes unexcused absences. If you choose to miss class…get your work to me!

(I may accept late work on special needs basis. You need to come see me before you plan to turn in work late. The decision will be made based on the effort you are giving to all work in class and your individual needs. )

Office Hours:

I will be available two days a week for you to come in and get extra help on assignments or make up tests/assignments because of an excused absence. It will be one morning before school and one afternoon after school so you can choose what works for you. I will have it posted for the week so make sure you check the schedule

Cheating:

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. That includes helping another student to cheat. It also includes copying answers from another student’s paper. Identical answers are proof of cheating. Read the student handbook concerning cheating.

Materials:

• Textbook- EVERY DAY (you may not store them in my room or share with another student)
• Notebook- 3 ring binder.
• Pen- blue or black only –no pencil
• Personal supply of paper

Grading:

10% Participation*

40% Tests, Quizzes & Projects

50% Daily Work or Homework

*Participation includes:

1. Being in class on time.

2. Being in your seat when the bell rings.

3. Having ALL your materials with you.

4. Being on task. (Not disruptive)

5. Being an active participant.

Classroom Discipline:

If a problem arises in class the following steps will be implemented:

1. Step One: A verbal warning and change in seating chart

2. Step Two: A call home to discuss problem with parents

3. Step Three: Assignment to 45 minutes of after school detention and another

phone call home.

4. Step Four: Referral given to your grade level administrator.

**If necessary you will be removed to SMC immediately.**

Please read the information with your parent(s)/guardians(s) and sign the following. You may keep the guidelines for your refrigerator, nighttime reading, or more importantly for your reference. Failure to follow the guidelines will affect your grade.

This sheet needs to be returned signed by Friday, September 7, 2007.

I, ________________________________________ understand the guidelines for success in Mrs. Muller’s U.S. History class.

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Student’s signature Parent’s signature

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Parent’s work phone number Parent’s home phone number

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Parent’s email address (optional-just another way to communicate)

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