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Louisiana History Syllabus
Louisiana History Syllabus



Welcome to what will be a positive and exciting experience as we work together to make this class one of the highlights of your 2009-2010 school year. It is my hope that you will be successful in this class and will find that it opens new areas of interest and opportunities. Please feel free to email or call me at school for extra help, suggestions, or help with any problems that may arise. Remember to check the E-board for all assignments and ongoing projects.

Call me @ (504) 361-8905

Email me @ Christine.Berry@jppss.k12.la.us

Check the classroom E-board @ http://cberry.jppss.site.eboard.com

Visit me @ school from 1:00-2:20 (please make an appointment one day in advance)

Christine Berry

GRADING POLICIES AND RULES

Grades will come from a variety of student activities and evaluations: quizzes, chapter/unit tests, projects, participation, review/readiness work, current events, daily geography, notebook checks, enrichment, homework and the nine-week exam.

Each "report-card" average will be based on the following percentages:

1/3 PARTCIPATION (class work, homework, notebook, class discussions, and preparation for class)

2/3 TESTS (chapter tests, quizzes, and projects)

GRADING SCALE

A= 93-100

B= 85-92

C= 77-84

D= 70-76

F= 69-0

ABSENCES

When a student is absent, even for one day, it is the student's responsibility to inquire about missed assignments. If a test/quiz is missed, it is the student's responsibility to schedule a time to make up the test. If you are absent for more than a few days, contact the office so that assignments can be collected for you to pick-up. This will prevent you from falling behind. It is in the student's best interest to make-up all work as soon as possible after returning from an excused absence.

ASSIGNMENTS


 * "Homework" is any work done outside of the classroom for reinforcement or readiness purposes. Homework checks will be unannounced and made periodically throughout the grading period.  A zero will be assigned if a student fails to have the COMPLETED assignment at the time of the check.


 * Outside assignments (oral reports, research papers, projects, etc.) and unfinished class work are not considered homework and will receive a formal grade. Students will be made aware of the point value given for each assignment.


 * CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT TURNED IN ON TIME WILL RECIEVE A ZERO**

**PROJECTS CAN BE TURNED IN UP TO 3 DAYS LATE AT A PENALTY OF 10 POINTS PER DAY**

Students will be given a "GRADE RECORD FORM" to keep track of their grades. It is the student's responsibility to keep the record up-to-date and obtain a parent signature for each grade earned.

DAILY GEOGRAPHY

Ten to 15 minutes of each class day is set aside for Daily Geography. Daily Geography focuses on map skills, vocabulary, and key-concepts. Daily Geography is given a point value of 100 points each week.

Two to three questions concerning geography are given each day for a total of 10 questions for the week. Students copy each of the questions in the “Daily Geography” section of their notebook and then use map resources to locate the answers.

Resources include the textbook, an atlas, and/or the Map Unit. If time is called and students are not finished the questions for that day, they are allowed to take home those questions to be completed.

Daily Geography is due on, or before the Friday of each week. If Daily Geography is turned in late, points will be deducted. Daily Geography will not be accepted after Monday of the following week except for excused absences. As always, completion of work due to an absence is expected in a timely manner. If you are absent, students should always check with the teacher for a due date.


 * Classroom resources cannot be taken home. Every student MUST purchase an inexpensive WORLD atlas for use in the classroom and at home.

I recommend, National Geographic Student Atlas of the Word, 2009.

This atlas is available at Barnes and Nobles on Manhattan Blvd.


 * All completed “Daily Geography” assignments must follow a standard format. Points are deducted for deviation from the format.


 * See example below **

Name                                                                               Period/ Student #

Louisiana History                                                           Date

Daily Geography Week #1

1.       What is the capital of Louisiana?

·        Baton Rouge

2.      What natural boundary separates Europe from Asia?

·        The Ural Mountains


 * All work is done on loose leaf, using black or blue ink; use proper heading, skip lines between questions and highlight answers.

** DAILY GEOGRAPHY IS DUE EVERY FRIDAY!!

** Mrs. Berry does NOT accept assignments late with the following exceptions:

-         Daily Geography may be turned in ONE day late with a 10 point deduction.

SUPPLIES

1.       1 Composition Notebook

2.      Loose Leaf Paper (Assignments are not accepted on anything else!)

3.      One three-ring (1 ½ -inch)

4.      6 Dividers

5.      BLUE/BLACK ink pens (All work is to be done in blue/black ink)

6.      8 Count Markers

7.      Ruler (used w/ maps)

8.      Highlighters

9.      Index Cards

10.   Student World Atlas,  National Geographic Student Atlas of the Word, 2009 (used daily)

11.    Hand Sanitizer

12.   2 Red Pens

NOTEBOOK:


 * The very first item in your notebook should be THIS Syllabus. It will be very useful to you throughout the school year.  Replacements are not given, so be sure to keep your copy in good condition. (A plastic pocket works very well.)


 * The next item should be your “Grade Record Form” – which should be completed and signed as necessary.


 * Your binder should have 6 sections – each separated by a labeled divider.

1.       Daily Geography (Daily Geography, current questions and those graded from previous weeks.)

2.      Map Unit (keep all year as a reference, should contain Geography Terms, any map work and all unit maps.)

3.      Key Concepts ( label each chapter, underline words, indent and skip a line between definitions)

4.      Notes ( label each chapter, follow outline format )

5.      Assignments / Skills ( any homework, class work – all should be labeled with chapter, section, dates; questions are always written out – skip lines between each)

6.      Graded Work  ( all assignments and tests that have been graded and returned)


 * Your notebook will be the primary source used for study as well as completing assignments. Keep it well organized.


 * The Graded work section is especially important when questions concerning grade discrepancies arise. If the graded paper can not be produced, then the grade in question will not be changed.


 * Notebook checks will be made periodically in the form of quizzes.

PARENTS: You can find this syllabus on the classroom E-board @ http://cberry.jppss.site.eboard.com

(Please sign below and place this entire packet in your Louisiana History binder)


 * I have read Mrs. Berry’s Curriculum Overview and Guideline Packet. I understand all of the requirements and policies including those concerning grades, homework, make-up work, and student responsibility.

__________________________________ Student’s Signature

__________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature