(AP US Gov’t and POD) (Mrs. Wells) ( )

About Me Married and mother of 2 girls Born and raised in Ohio Went to The Ohio State University 3 times Love to watch movies and eat…food Little known fact…raised rabbits for show

SIX WORD MEMOIRS Teacher-Mom, life’s crazy; still smiling

Class Materials: 2” three-ring binder or 6 folders Notebook paper (college-lined preferred) Pencils Pens (blue or black ink) Highlighters* Post-it Notes* Tissues* *Optional

Routines & Lesson Plans Class time will be a combination of direct instruction, independent practice, class discussion, and group activities. Study Guides are essential QUIZZES WILL HAPPEN 2 Current Events/ Article Analysis per 9 weeks Reading assignments are essential ALL LESSON PLANS & ASSIGNMENTS POSTED ON ASSINGMENT BOARD IN THE CLASSROOM WEEKLY AND ON WEBSITE

Class Rules: 1.R-E-S-P-E-C-T and profanity

Class Rules: 2. Responsibility

Class Rules: 3. Attendance and promptness

Class Rules: 4. Attention and Technology

Homework Designed to prepare students for class assignments and/or extend learning beyond the classroom. Students should expect some out-of-class work in the form of larger projects or assignments to assess skills and knowledge over long-range time period

Late Work Students must turn in a “Missing Work Log” in lieu of the assignment. 25% of points deducted for 1 st day 50% of points deducted after that Parents contacted on major assignments OR when missing work exceeds three assignments.

Make-up Work Responsibility of the student to check Assignment Board, Syllabus, Website & “Make-up File” when absent. Work should be made up within one day for each class day missed. SEE SYLLABUS FOR MORE INDEPTH CONVERSATION

Assessment & Grading Assessment will be a combination of participation, test/quizzes, projects, presentations, and writing assignments. Grades calculated using a TOTAL POINTS system. All grades will be posted on Infinite Campus as they are updated. AP students must take AP exam for weighted grade

In case of a…situation Look to the back wall for safety Fire? Tornado? Lockdown? LISTEN TO TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS!

LATE TO/LEAVING CLASS HALL PASS SIGNOUT SHEET TARDY LOG DO NOT ASK TO LEAVE THE LAST 5 MINUTES OF CLASS

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