Class+Policies

Our overall focus this year in the Social Studies Department is Women in History. In all our courses we will be examining the challenges women have faced and continue to face in America and the world and analyzing women’s roles and contributions. We will be looking through women’s eyes at events in history and today. ** Classroom Policies **
 * US **** History I Policies and Expectations—Ms. Leonard **

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__ will be given


 * __ No late work accepted __ (see teacher if there are extenuating circumstances)


 * __ 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__. I encourage you to see me if you have any questions about any of the classwork or homework, or if you need extra help with anything.

A hard-copy of the syllabus will **__not__** be provided in class. You should access it on line.
 * The syllabus for this course can be found on line at http://msleonardsushistoryi.wikispaces.com/Syllabus


 * Students are responsible for checking the wikipage (http://msleonardsushistoryi.wikispaces.com/home) **every Monday** for questions to be discussed in class for each section, for the due dates of any assignments, and for the dates of quizzes or tests.


 * Class participation by all is essential to learning and to effective, interesting discussion; you can be assured that your comments and questions are valuable and will be respected by me and by your peers


 * You and your parent/guardian must read these policies, detach the bottom section and sign below, and return the signed copy to me indicating that you understand and agree to the policies