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Class Expectations Sheet

Spring 2015
Contact Information:
Ms. Betzi Castillo
Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Email: XXX@com
Office Hours: Lunch

WHY IS GOVERNMENT CLASS IMPORTANT?

As high school seniors you are reaching the pivotal age--18. As a result, it is
important that you know what your rights are as citizens of the United States and
how to critically think about the issues surrounding your local, state, and national
community. My goal in this class is to help you become well informed citizens by
teaching you how our government works and how you can participate in it.
During this second semester we will examine how the Executive and the Judicial
branches function, learn about our state and local governments, as well as
compare the U.S. government to government systems around the world.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
You are expected to follow classroom rules. Students who do and/or do not follow
these rules will be rewarded/given consequences accordingly.
OUR CLASS RULES
Respect Others
Be On Time
Bring Materials
Be Prepared to Learn
No Food or Drinks (Except Water )
No Electronics (cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, etc.)
POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
-Verbal Praise
-Phone Call Home
-Letter Home

NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
-Warning
-Phone Call Home
-Detention
-Referral

The unauthorized use of electronics in class will not be tolerated.

CONSEQUENCES FOR ELECTRONIC USE IN CLASS:
-WARNING
-DETENTION
-REFERRAL

ATTENDANCE:

Being on time and present is important to succeed in my class, but if you are:

TARDYSign-in the TARDY book. If you have a pass, please hand it to me

quietly. Make sure your name, your teachers signature and the date and time are
on your pass.*
ABSENTIt is your responsibility to get the make-up work immediately
upon your return to class. The assignment will be posted on the bulletin board at
the back of the room and necessary handouts will be available in the blue divider
bins on shelf located to the right of the room. See me at the end of the hour if you
need a handout or an explanation to an assignment.
***We will follow Flowing Wells attendance policy. Please review it in your student
handbook.***

LEAVING CLASS:
Students will receive two restroom passes each quarter, a total of four
passes this semester. Students have a seven minute passing period,
please use this time to take care of your needs. In class, use your
passes wisely.

ASSIGNMENTS:
All students are expected to turn in assignments that are completed to the best of
their ability. If I cannot read your writing, the assignment will not be graded.
All homework assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the hour unless
you are told otherwise. Put them in the basket designated for your class section.
If your paper is not in the basket, it will be assumed that the assignment was not
done on time. PLEASE DO NOT HAND ME ANY PAPERS AND DO NOT PUT THEM ON
MY DESK.
Work that is turned in late will be accepted for partial credit only. No late work
will be accepted later than two weeks after the original due date.
Make-up assignments will be allowed for excused absences only. Make-up work
must be submitted according to the school policy. All assignments will be posted
on the bulletin board. It is your responsibility to check the board for your
assignments.

GRADING:
1. GRADING SCALEThe grading scale for assignments and work in this class is as follows:
90 100
A
60 69
D
80 89
B
59 below F
70 79
C

2. GRADESYour quarter, semester and final grades will be computed by averaging the
grades of all your assignments.
Factors such as attendance and class
participation will be noted each day and may be used to make the difference
between a B and a B+, or even between a B+ and an A-.
3. GRADE PRINTOUTSAlthough you will be expected to keep track of your own grades via the
PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal, grades will be posted on bulletin at the back
of the class by identification number so you will be able to monitor your
progress in this class.
4. GRADE DISTRIBUTIONParticipation (Bell work, class
participation)
Assignments

10% of grade

Exams

40% of grade

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50% of grade

Cut

here

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Please sign below acknowledging that you have read and agree to the expectations
outlined in the class expectancy sheet. Cut and return to Ms. Castillo by Friday.

Student Signature

Student Name (printed)

Date

^_^ Please feel free to write in the following space any questions, concerns, or

anything in general that you would like me to know about you.

I look forward to working with you this semester!