Old mill high School fall 2016 Honors World History course syllabus teacher

COURSE AND CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/POLICIES

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  Students are to communicate with the teacher and their peers in class in a respectful manner.
  
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  The teacher will establish a quality learning environment, therefore students must comply with class rules.
  
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  Students are responsible for communicating with the teacher face-to-face regarding make-up work / concerns.
  
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  The teacher will ensure equity amongst all students and establish a classroom where academic success is a priority.
  
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  Use of the bathroom is a NATURAL occurrence. It is not to be ABUSED by the student.
  

Students are expected to dedicate focused time outside of school hours toward the completion of homework. The following provides general guidelines on time allotments students in various grades and programs should devote to homework according to AACPS.

Grades 9-12 - approximately 90 minutes per night on homework, four to five times per week.
Courses identified as Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Post AP, and Advanced Programs of Choice may require additional time commitments to meet homework expectations.
Use of Electronic Devices in Class:

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  Students are expected to respect the learning environment. Earbuds and headphones should be off.
  

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  Musical listening devices are NOT to be used during direct instructional time or during tests/quizzes.
  
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  Students can NOT make calls during class. Texting and excessive phone use will be dealt with accordingly.
  
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  Musical listening devices will be permitted in this class ONLY during independent work times.
  

These assessments report the culmination of student learning and occur at the end of a unit. For this semester the summative assessments before the AACPS Quarterly Exam will tentatively be:

Consistent with Anne Arundel County Board of Education policy on grading, students who have not yet met the proficiency level (below 70%) are encouraged to re-do a summative assessment 10 DAYS after receiving feedback from the teacher. Participating in an academic intervention will be based on student determination and teacher availability. Additionally, students who have met minimal proficiency (above 70%) on a summative assessment but want to improve mastery are permitted to resubmit the assessment for a higher grade within 10 DAYS as well.

To recognize mastery, the higher grade for the assessment will be recorded in the grade book.

3 Re-Dos are allowed per marking period and is due by the 10^th school day after the assignment is returned to the student or the re-do opportunity may be forfeited.

For re-dos, the teacher may elect to create an alternative assessment that measures student mastery of the same content standards.

Assignments that are not turned in on time for any reason will be recorded as a 0% in the gradebook until being submitted. Late summative assessments will be accepted without penalty but must be submitted within five class periods of the original due date. Late summative assessments may not be resubmitted for a re-do except in cases of excused absences. For late assessments, the teacher may elect to create an alternative assessment that tests the same content standards. Unexcused homework assignments may not be submitted late for credit.

Homework (unless an excused absence) is not accepted late. Assignments that are not turned in on time for any reason will be recorded as a 0% in the gradebook until being submitted. Late assignments are penalized 10% for each day it is late up until five school days (not A/B days). After five school days, the assignment becomes a zero and may not be submitted for a grade.

 

Teachers shall assign a minimum grade of 50% to assignments or assessments for which the student made a good faith effort, as determined by the teacher, to meet the basic requirements.  If a student does no work on an assignment or assessment, the teacher shall assign a grade of zero.

Academic Dishonesty

Old Mill High School emphasizes personal, social, and technical academic integrity by ensuring that student work, either individual or collaborative, is valued and others’ work is appropriately acknowledged. Academic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Students will receive consequences for this violation. However, these consequences should not interfere with the teacher’s ability to accurately assess mastery in relation to content standards. Therefore, students who demonstrate academic dishonesty will be required to complete an alternative assessment to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. The opportunity for re-do is forfeited and discipline sanctions will be taken which may include detention, in-school intervention, Saturday School, or suspension. In addition, academic dishonesty violations may be reported to club sponsors and coaches.

2. Chunk assignments into manageable amounts and include time in class to debrief and review work.

3. Provide available meeting times such as during PRIDE period to work with students towards mastery of content.

4. Provide lines of communication with parents and guardians through the email, phone, along with REMIND.com text updates of upcoming assignments. 

 

What the Student Will Do to be Successful:
1. Come to class with required homework/supplies to be an active participant in the learning process. 

2. Complete all assignments as required along with keeping up on updates from REMIND.com

3. Review and synthesize classroom notes, activities, and assignments frequently to help prepare for upcoming assessments and to internalize learning.

4. Take advantage of opportunities for additional help during PRIDE period. Students should attend these sessions with specific questions so that the teacher can most effectively help the student.

  

What Parents / Guardians Will Do to Support the Student:

2. Encourage and communicate with the student to seek additional help when it is needed.

3. Check Parent Connect and REMIND.com regularly to monitor student grades.

4. Immediately contact teacher with any questions about assignments, grades, or other issues in a timely manner.

Please sign and return to Mr. Bauer (Honors World History)
We have acknowledged and have read and understand the Course Syllabus and will comply with the expectations/policies as stated, along with the policies/regulations of AACPS, specifically regarding the Academic Integrity policy.

Class ______________________________________________

Student Name (Print) _______________________________________________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________________

Parent Signature _______________________________________________________

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