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Dear Students,
Welcome! This letter is designed to be an outline of the expectations that I have for this coming year.
1. Read these guidelines and sign the form at the end of the letter.
2. Ask your parent or guardian to read and sign the letter too!
3. Tear off the signed form and return it to me as your first homework assignment.
Required Materials
1. Writing tools including pen and pencil
2. Notebook... a three-ring loose-leaf binder including loose-leaf paper
3. Folder for any non-hole punched papers
4. Student Planner
Textbook: The American Nation (Prentice Hall)
This textbook will remain at home to be used for homework and reading assignments.
25% = Homework
25% = Quizzes/Mini Projects/Notebook and Planner Check
50% = Tests/Projects/DBQ Essays
(Testing days are Monday and Wednesday.)
* Failed Tests MUST be taken home and signed by your parent or guardian
* All late work (up to 3 days) lose 10 points per day.
Planner:
The first thing we do each day is copy down the homework from the board into our planners.
Homework:
Below is the correct homework heading that is to be placed on all papers to be graded:
Name__________________________________________________Date_______________
Ms. Wenzel - Period #____________________________________Assignment Description
----- COMPLETE SENTENCES are required for full credit.
----- ZEROES are assigned to all missing homework assignments.
----- Homework collection takes place at the BEGINNING of class.
* ALL WORK MUST BE MADE UP IF YOU ARE ABSENT (homework, tests, quizzes, ect.) on the DAY YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL, if you are absent for 1-2 days. If you are absent for more than 2 days you MUST see me to discuss arrangements for making up the work you missed.
* You must get all notes, handouts and homework assignments from your homework buddy.
* Find a homework buddy or visit the class Website for any work missed.
* The work you missed will be stapled together and placed in the OUT bin at the front of the room.
1. On Time (this means in your desk, ready to begin.) 2. Prepared (notebook, pen, planner and homework should be on your desk when the bell rings.) 3. Responsible (complete your assignments, and share your ideas in class!) 4. Respectful (this involves your words and demeanor towards me and your fellow classmates.)
1st Time: Name on board. Warning. 5th Time: Four checks - Referral written and phone call home. Severe Disruptions: May result in skipping several steps. Ø Names and checks erased each Friday afternoon. Ø After the third behavior journal a referral will be written. 2nd Time: One check - 15 minutes during lunch for a brief conference with me.
3rd Time: Two checks - 30 minutes during lunch for detention.
· Behavior Journal to be completed by the student and returned with parent's signature.
4th Time: Three checks - 45 minutes after school on Monday for detentin and a phone call home.
* Every day during 5th period lunch, by appointment
Please see me if you have a conflict so special arrangements can be made.
* Phone: 773 - 1685
* Classroom Website: http://Wenzelsworld.tripod.com
I understand Ms. Wenzels course outline and my responsibilities in this class.
Signed:__________________________________________Student
I have read the following pages outlining classroom guidelines and accept what is expected of my child.
Signed:__________________________________________Parent or Guardian
Address___________________________________________________________
Telephone Number(s): Home#______________________________Work#_____________________________
Your comments would be appreciated: