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School Supplies
Email: lschmits@belleviewchristian.com colored pencils Organize Binder:

Website: 1. Notes
pencil & red pen 2. Warm Ups
http://schmitsamericanhistory.weebly. com/
3. Classwork
4. Homework
Phone: (303)427-5459 1 1/2 Binder 5. Handouts
Loose Leaf Paper
Dividers

Grades Rules & Expectations

1. Respect: Respect your teacher, classmates and
school. Listen when others are talking.
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discussions and give your best effort in group

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A- 90%-100%
4. Be Responsible: Turn in homework completed
and on time. Keep all graded assignments for
binder checks.
B - 80%-89%
5. Be Prepared: Be to class on time with your
C- 70%-79% binder, textbooks, writing utensils and
completed homework.
D- 60%-69%

F- 59% and below

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A 1. Yes, we did something. It is your responsibility to check with me
about make-up work after you return.
2. School policy states you have two days for each day absent to turn
in make-up work for full credit. After that, it will be considered late.
3. You can always email me or check the class website. There is no
excuse to not turn something in.
4. Any work not submitted will be a zero until it is turned in.

Homework & Other Policies

*As per school policy, late
work is NOT accepted
unless a special exception
is made ahead of time.
*Extra credit
opportunities will occur
throughout the semester.
However, if you have any
zeros from missing
assignments, you are not
eligible for extra credit.
*There are no test
retakes.There may be
opportunities for quiz
corrections throughout
the year as I see
appropriate.
Consequences for
misbehavior may include:
*Verbal warning
*Meeting with Mrs. Schmits
*Discipline Warning
*Detention
*Contact with parents
*Additional action according
to school policy
Allow your classmates to
learn and the teacher to
teach. It is YOUR
responsibility to know the
school rules and to follow
them.
Assignments must be:
* Headed correctly.
* In complete sentences.
* In your own words
(dont copy from
sources or your
friends).
Cheating
*There is a ZERO
TOLERANCE policy for
cheating.
*Cheating will receive a
zero for the assignment.
*If caught cheating,
administration and
parents will be notified.
Sign & Return
I have read and understand the rules and expectations for 8th Grade American
History. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Mrs. Schmits with
questions and concerns. I know that this syllabus, calendar, homework assignments
and study tools are available on the class website. By signing, I am acknowledging
that I agree to follow the above document to the best of my ability and in a way that
honors myself, Belleview Christian School and the Lord.

Student Signature Date

Parent/Guardian Signature Date