Ms.Deal's U.S. History Class

Grading:

• Tests = 35%
• Essays & Projects = 30%
• Notebooks = 25%
• Quizzes, Homework, Warm-ups = 10%

*Quizzes and Tests will be weekly and they may contain information from more than one chapter. 

*This is an honors level course.  Therefore, you will be expected to complete essays and projects on a regular basis. You should expect at least one essay or project for each unit. 

*You will be expected to keep a notebook for this class.  You should come to class every day with a 3-ring notebook.  This notebook is only for U.S. History.  Your notebook will be divided into 5 sections: warm-ups, vocabulary, notes/outlines, writing assignments, and other.  You will turn in your notebook on the day of each unit test and I will give you a grade for keeping your materials together and having them organized. 

Important Information:

Make-up Work:  You have two days per absence to make up any missed work.  If you are absent I will need a note excusing your absence.  If you do not have an excused absence you may only receive up to a 75% for the assignment.  You can find your make-up work in the front of the room.  If you have any questions about your assignment you can certainly come and ask me, but I will always you your work ready for you the day you get back.  It is your responsibility to get your assignments--I will not remind you to get your work when you come back to class!  If you miss a test or quiz you must see me within the make-up time period to arrange a time to make up the work.  There will be deadlines for when missed tests must be made up by.  LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED! 

Extra Credit:  You can receive  extra credit points to be added to your test.  With each unit you can create a crossword puzzle with vocabulary words and key terms.  You are able to receive 6 points extra credit to be added to your test.  You are required to turn in a blank crossword that includes the clues, at least 10 down and 10 across, and you must have a separate answer key.

Office Hours:  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (3:15-4:00), and by appointment. 

After School Tutorials:  Tutorials will be offered after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for those who would like extra help, practice, or need to make up work.  They last from 3:15-4:30.  I will let you know what rooms these tutorials will take place at a later date.  I expect you to take advantage of these opportunities!

Weekly Emails:  I will be sending out weekly emails about general information and upcoming events.  If you would like to be included in this email list (parents and students welcome), please include the email address where you would like to receive the email on the student information page.  In the weekly emails I will remind you that students’ grades are posted on SPAN for you to access from home.  If you do not have a SPAN account please call the school to get your password.  If you are NOT receiving the weekly emails and you would like to, please email me at ndeal@wcpss.net