Policies


 * United States **** History I -- Policies and Expectations—Ms. Leonard **
 * Classroom Policies **

1) Enjoy History!!!

2) __ Mutual Respect __ is key to an effective, safe, happy learning environment. Students and teacher will adhere to the __4Rs__ and all __Fontbonne Handbook__ policies.

3) Academic integrity is expected from all students at all times. Please refer to page 5 of the Student Handbook for specifics on the __Academic Integrity__ policy to which the Social Studies department adheres strictly. All students are expected to __ask questions__ of the teacher if any of this instruction is unclear to them.

4) Please have your __syllabus__, __books, notebooks, and any additional assigned materials in class at all times.__

5) __ Students are expected to come to class having read the material assigned and ready to discuss it __.


 * Grading & Make-up Policies **


 * __ points system __ (quizzes/short papers/short projects = 10-100; tests/longer papers/longer projects = 150-400)


 * __ students __ are responsible for scheduling __make ups__ after absences as per the __Handbook.__


 * __ announced __ and __unannounced quizzes__


 * __ no late work accepted __ (see teacher if extenuating circumstances exist)


 * __ no extra credit __


 * Expectations: Syllabus & Assignments **


 * Assignments listed on the syllabus and wikipage refer to the text unless otherwise noted. This material may or may not be discussed explicitly in class. __However, students are responsible for material on the pages indicated__.


 * It is expected that students will __t__ake __notes__ on __all readings__ assigned, bring their notes to __class, and__ take additional notes on __classwork__.


 * Students are responsible for checking the wikipage (http://msleonardsushistoryi.wikispaces.com) **every Wednesday** for questions to be discussed in class for each section.