Mississippi Studies

Instructor:
Ms. Margaret M. Yoder
Email: MargaretMYoder@gmail.com
Phone: (662) 247-6040 EXT: 4103
Website: YoderMSStudies.weebly.com

Classroom: 3
Office Hours: By appointment

Course Description: Mississippi Studies is a one semester course designed to foster

appreciation for the state, its history and its culture. The content will include the
geographic, historic, economic, political, and social events that have contributed to the
states development.
Course Text: Mckee, Jesse, Mississippi: The Magnolia State. Georgia: Clairmont Press,
2005.
Other Materials: Articles from newspapers, magazine excerpts, news footage and
documentaries, coverage and current events materials will be assigned to strengthen
students understanding of the curriculum throughout the year.
Class Materials: The following items need to be brought to class each day.
2 Inch binder (for this class only)
Binder tabs
Pen or pencil
Planner
Assignments: Written homework assignments are due every Friday and on the day of a
unit test. Work will not be recorded if it is not in order and headed appropriately. Daily
reading will also be assigned. Failure to complete reading assignments will result in
lower test scores as a selection of test questions will come directly from the assigned
reading. Additionally, assigned readings are meant to enhance the learning experience
in this class. If a student fails to read an assignment, further grasp of the topic will not
be achieved. Be sure you use every resource I have made available to you. These
resources include the class website, assigned readings, Power Point notes and web links.
Academic Dishonesty: All students are expected to conduct themselves in the most
honest fashion in class. Should a student fail to do so, the student will earn a 0 for the
assignment that was not completed honestly.
Late work: All work is due at the beginning of class. An assignment is considered late if
it is not turned in when asked. Students that must leave the classroom to retrieve
papers from elsewhere in the school will turn in a late assignment. However, exceptions
can be made if you provide me with a valid excuse for a late assignment. Late work
may be turned in for partial credit.

Tardies/Absences: If you are going to be late or absent, you must let Ms. Yoder know
before class starts by talking to her in person or sending her an email. If you are tardy to
class more than four times in a nine-week period, you will be written up to the office. If
you do not talk to Ms. Yoder before you are late or absent, all assignments due in class
that day will be marked as a 0 in the gradebook. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to learn the information that was taught during class. Of course, please
attend office hours if you have any questions about the material.
Office Hours: Students are encouraged to take advantage of office hours, which can be
made by appointment, either before or after school. This is an opportunity to discuss
issues relating to the course, to review exams papers, or homework assignments.

Classroom Procedures
We have classroom procedures so that you will always know what to do and where to go during
class time. When there is less confusion, you will be more successful.
Entering the classroom:
1. Enter the room quietly
2. Take a sharpened pencil by the door (if you need one)
3. Pick up handouts
4. Hand in homework
5. Read the bellwork assignment posted on the board and start working
Attention getter: To get your attention during class, I will stand in front of the classroom with my
hand up and ask you to give me five.
1. Put your eyes on me
2. Be quiet
3. Be still
4. Put things down
5. Listen.
Speaking during class: Silently raise your hand and wait to be called on if you would like to ask a
question or make a comment during class. One person speaks at a time. When your classmates
are talking, give them five.
Supplies: If you need a supply during class, raise your pointer finger in the air. Supplies include a
sharpened pencils, tissues, paper, etc.
Classwork:
1. Write your name, date, and class period on every paper
2. Read the directions completely
3. Ask if you have any questions or do not understand the directions by raising your hand
4. Complete the entire assignment
5. Hand in your assignment at the end of class in your class periods folder
6. If you finish your work early, pick up an article to read from the early finishers folder by
the door

Exiting the classroom:

1. Make sure your desk and the area around your desk is clean
2. Turn in all assignments
3. Hand in your pencil by the door if you borrowed one
If youre tardy: If you arrive to class late, hand in your tardy slip on the tardy tray on the table by
the door and quietly take a seat and join the class.
If youre absent: Pick up the work that you missed from the absentee bin.
Rewards: Class Dojo will be used to reward individual students and class periods for exceptional
behavior and academic achievement.
Consequences. When a students behavior prevents teaching and learning from happening in the
classroom, the following consequence latter will be used.
1. Nonverbal warning
2. Verbal warning
3. Teacher conference
4. Phone call home/office write up
Sign below indicating that you have read and agree to the syllabus and classroom procedures above. The students signature along
with the signature of a parent or guardian is due at the beginning of class on Friday, August 12th. There will be a quiz on the course
syllabus and class procedures on Friday, August 12th.

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