Classroom expectations Mr. Harrison/Ms. Wahab’s World History and Geography Class
Contact Information Bill Harrison: harrisw@dearbornschools.org Voice Mail: (313) 827-7617 Class Blog: http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/harrisw Dana Wahab: dwahab@emich.edu WORLD HISTORY
Dearborn High School expects academic integrity Dearborn High School expects academic integrity. In other words, cheating in any form is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, turning in the work of others as your own, copying, not following specific directions during exams, or any other “suspicious behavior.” If a student cheats in any form, they shall receive a “zero” on that assessment.
Dearborn Public Schools grading policy requires the final grade to be determined by 80% test scores and 20% on homework quizzes, classwork. A student’s final letter grade will use the following scale: A = 100 – 94 % C = 77.9 – 74 % A- = 93.9 – 90 % C- = 73.9 – 70 % B+ = 89.9 – 88 % D+ = 69.9 – 68 % B = 87.9 – 84 % D = 67.9 – 64 % B- = 83.9 – 80 % D- = 63.9 – 60 % C+ = 79.9 – 78% E = below 60 % Teachers do not “give grades,” students earn them. Grades measure a student’s mastery of the course content expectations.
Assignment Guidelines 1 Assignment Guidelines 1. All assignments must be NEAT and COMPLETE to receive full credit. Written work must be answered with complete sentences. 2. The NAME, HOUR, and DATE must be printed in the upper-right corner of all work. A TITLE must also appear at the top of the page. 3. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED. In the event of an excused absence, the student has the number of days they were out to make-up the missed assignments. All discussions on missed assignments must take place at an “appropriate time” [before school, end of class …] 4. If a student misses a test, a make-up test form must be filled out upon their return to set up a time after school for the make up.
Be prompt Be on time in your seat when the bell rings Assignments should be turned in on time No late work accepted
Be prepared Bring your own supplies to class Pencils, pens, paper, binders, planner Maintain organization in your binder No food or drinks in class throw it away or finish it before you come to class (water and gum are ok) Stay on task and focused
Follow instructions Stay seated, in your assigned seats Do your work quietly Raise your hand to ask questions No phones from bell to bell
Red zone
Be polite and respectful No talking while others are talking Check all negative attitudes at the door Treat others as you would like to be treated
Make good decisions Follow instructions and guidelines Stay organized Think before you speak Keep your hands, arms, legs, and feet to yourself at all times Don’t use your phone It will be confiscated