U.S.

History I - Unsolved Mysteries of History -

Hollywood Goes to War - Civics
Palisades Park High School
Mr. Pecorelli
2008-2009
Course Requirements:

Attendance:
All attendance issues including absences, lates, and cuts are observed according to the faculty
and students handbooks. If there are any questions regarding this policy, please refer to the
handbook or the main office.

Grading:
A Student’s grade will be based on the following:

Academic Component % of Grade

-Tests 40%
-Quizzes 20%
-Homework 10%
-Projects / Presentations 10%
-Class Participation 20%

Grading Scale:
A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D 66-
A 93- B 83- C 73- 69
96 86 76 F 65 or
A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 below

If a student has any questions or concerns regarding their grades, he/she is encouraged to see
me after school during extra help sessions which are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday from 2:34 to 3:00 or upon appointment. This time is also available to any student
seeking assistance and/or clarification.

It is easiest to reach me after class hours in room 206 or the faculty lounge on the second
floor. If you would like to see me, it is your responsibility to find me. A simple peek in the
window of room 206 is not sufficient enough to say, “Well, I looked in your room and you
weren’t there, so I left…” Please make any and all attempts find me; it is in all our best
interests if we fully understand each other and the coursework.

If I cannot be reached immediately, you can email me at tpecorelli@palpkschools.org if there

is any work that needs to be handed in or for any questions that you may have. You may also
leave late or make-up work or a note in my mailbox in the front office. If a parent/guardian
wishes to contact me, please have them call the main office where they can leave a message
and a contact phone number, and I will do my best to return the call as soon as I possibly can.

Makeup Work Policy:

Students are responsible for all the work they miss when they are absent. It is the student’s
responsibility to discuss any coursework missed as soon as they return to class. The teacher
and student will agree upon a date when their work is to be completed and turned in. If an
assignment is assigned the day they are absent, they may have up to one week to hand in the
work that was due. If an assignment was assigned before the student was absent, the work is
still due on the due date originally assigned. If the student is absent on the date that the
assignment is due, the work is due the following day, unless notified by the teacher.

Students excused for school-sponsored activities or any other excusal will be expected to
hand in all work due the following day and are responsible for all work that they have
missed. No extra time will be assigned.

Late Work Policy:

All work that is not handed in the day it was due will go down an entire letter grade for each
additional day it is late. If the work is not handed in after 3 days past the deadline, no credit
will be given.

Extra Credit:
Extra credit opportunities may arise at various times throughout the course. This privilege is
granted at the teacher’s discretion. Extra credit is not mandatory and will not be given out
liberally. Students who regularly complete assignments and participate frequently are
eligible for possible extra credit opportunities. Students who do not comply will not be
eligible for extra credit.

Rules for the Classroom:

• Students are expected to show respect at all times to themselves, their classmates, and
their teachers and faculty staff.
• Do not be late. Students are expected to be in their seats with their materials on their
desk and working on a “Do Now” assignment or project at the start of every class when
the bell rings.
• Be prepared. Students are expected to have completed all their assignments and bring
all their materials to class with them every time the class meets.
• The teacher will dismiss the class. Students are not to prepare to pack up and exit the
class unless notified by the teacher. If you are going to be late, just ask the teacher for a
late slip.
• The hall pass can only be used for what it is intended for. If a student asks for a pass to
use the restroom or to visit the nurse, or any other reason, then they can only be used
for that reason. Students must sign-in and sign-out when using the hall pass with the
times listed on them.

Supplies:
Students are expected to have the following materials:
-Binder with loose-leaf paper
-Folder
-Pen or Pencil (highlighter may be helpful)
-All textbooks, materials, and handouts assigned to them for the course.
*If there are any issues as to why these items are not obtainable, please
see the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Classroom Management Policy:

1st offense: Verbal Warning
2nd offense: Teacher / Student Conference with written log
3rd offense: Teacher detention
4th offense: Phone call / Letter to Parent/Guardian
5th offense: Referral
*This policy may be amended depending on the severity of the offense.

Please return to the next scheduled class with this packet signed and placed in your binder. I
will be checking to see if this has been filled out and stored with the rest of your notes and
materials that you receive for this class throughout the duration of this course.

If you have any questions regarding the requirements for this course, you can refer back to
this packet, as well as contacting me at any time.

I have read and understood the guidelines and procedures set forth and have gone over this
information with my parent / guardian.

Student’s name:______________________________________________

Student’s signature:___________________________________________

Date:________________________

Parent / guardian signature:____________________________________

Date:________________________

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. I look forward to working
with you and your child this year! Feel free to contact me throughout the year with any
questions, comments, or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mr. Pecorelli.