Grades Final grades are earned with tests, quizzes, daily assignments, projects and classroom participation.  American History is required for graduation.  The Broward County grading scale is 100-90=A     89-80=B     79-70=C     69-60=D   59-0=F

Supplies All students will need blue/black pens Pencils for scantron tests lined, notebook paper 3 ring binder Spiral folder Arts & Crafts items to be kept at home until needed

Class Rules You and your work are expected on time.  Detentions are assigned for tardies.  I will not accept late work for unexcused absences or tardiness. You will need to read the material BEFORE coming to class.  I will explain concepts and vocabulary, provide you with a PowerPoint presentation, but the content needs to be read independently. Cell Phones are not to be seen or heard in the classroom.  It will result in a ZERO for the day and/or assignment. There is no eating, drinking or sleeping in class.  My class is neither a restaurant or a hotel.  Take care of your personal needs before or after class.  If you have your head down, I will assume you are sick or dead - either way, you will be asked to leave the class. Dress code will be enforced.  If it doesn't cover you, don't wear it.  "Test spelling" will be marked as an incorrect answer.  'You' is not spelled u, 'because' is not spelled b/c, etc.  Capital letters are expected for all proper nouns. Projects will be accepted for a reduced grade.  The date given for projects is the last date your PROJECT is due.  If you are absent, your project still needs to be in class on time. Attendance is important.  Much of my class is based on material other than the textbook.  Activities completed in class are planned to enforce a skill or concept.  It has been my experience that students with excessive absences, 3+ per quarter, cannot keep up with the class.  I cannot, or will not, take responsibility for students who are habitually absent with low/failing grades. Make-up tests are given on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 7-7:30 AM within the week you return from an absence.  They are primarily essay.