Syllabus and Class Information Pre AP World Geography Mr. Clark Fall 2014

For today, 08/25/14 Welcome back, scholars! Please pick up a “Course Syllabus” & a “Syllabus and Classroom Scavenger Hunt” and quietly begin working

AP = College Class!  Pre AP classes prepare you for AP classes. And in AP classes, you can earn college credit.

Class Tutorials Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:45 – 3:15 Other days by appointment only. Please don’t just show up

Materials Needed for World Geo Dell Notebook Textbook 2-3 inch 3-ring binder Pen/pencil & paper 9 binder dividers Mr. Clark’s Guide to Geo

Grading Policy 55%: Major Grades 40%: Daily Grades Exam Project 40%: Daily Grades Not a MG or a R & W Assessment 5%: R & W Assessment R and W Assessments, duh  CCISD4ME = monitor grades

Late Work 1 day late = 25% deduction 2 days late = 25% deduction Max score = 75 2 days late = 25% deduction 3 days late = no credit

Absences 7 days to make up a test or quiz to avoid a grade of 50 Must write “absent” or “late” on work being turned in after due date

Anticipated course scope and sequence

Locating the Essentials Trash can Spare pencils 3-way hole punch Hand sanitizer Tissue School box

Snacks & Electronics No food. Period. Very few exceptions Beverages must be bottled Not a can Not a cup with a lid Not a helmet with a straw Unless I’ve asked you to get them out, electronic devices should not be out. No excuses. Period.

This Wednesday, 08/27… Your signed syllabus form (last page of Course Syllabus) is due. Also, you will have a quiz over the syllabus and continents & oceans.