1. Welcome to AP US History (APUSH)
Mrs. Kris Mena-Clifford

2. Grading rules Assessments….…….50% Coursework….……….30%
Misc………………….…….20%
Total……………………..100%

3. Homework Due: at the beginning of class NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
Readings must be YOUR RESPONSIBILTY!
Quizzes and class discussions are based on homework/readings

4. DO NOT CHEAT ON ANYTHING…especially my quizzes and exams!
More rules…I like rules. Rules keep order. And order is what we all must have to keep us civilized. Don’t believe me? Then let us look at Somalia at this present time.
DO NOT CHEAT ON ANYTHING…especially my quizzes and exams!
Be respectful of EVERYONE’S OPINION. Even if you do not agree with it. Chances are we wont agree with you. Then you are left all alone in the corner by yourself. Getting louder does not make you sound smarter!!!!
Turn your work in on time. PERIOD. That is all I should have to say about that but I won’t…

5. Make up work Only have days absent to make up work
Ex. Absent 2 days = 2 days to make up work
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!
You have calendar, you have no excuses.
Tests will be made up only if absence is excused and will be taken the very next day you return to class.

6. Bell ringers Misc grade
Complete at the beginning of class; then we will have a discussion
Due: end of two weeks
Purpose: Numeracy, writing, discussion, open-minded, respect

7. Notebook Assessment grade Must have at ALL times!!!
Random checks during the 9 weeks
Must be for History only!
Purpose: organization, helpful grade, memory

8. Books
May check out at the end of class.

9. Tutoring Here for tutoring in mornings 8:10
Official Social Studies tutoring schedule on every morning unless I have a meeting.
Test reviews during lunch
before the test (+5pts)

10. Dress code Must adhere to school policies
Excessive visits to change clothes will result in phone call to parents and possible referral
Bring jacket, my room is kept cold at all times

11. Passes Must have classroom pass Must ask for permission
Can not abuse passes
Water fountain next to room

12. Tardies Must get to class on time Must follow school policy
Tardy more than once, phone call to parents
After 15 minutes considered an absence

13. Some don’ts No food or drinks!!
Gum ok, until someone puts it under the desk
No IPODS, cell phones, hats, etc. (school policies)
No interrupting teacher or others while speaking
Respect others and their opinions

14. Question: What is the most annoying thing students ask the teacher?
Answer: “ Do I have to do it?”
Yes you do! Unless you like 0’s.
I try to pick assignments that will be appealing and fun for EVERYONE.
We are all different learners and I am trying to accommodate everyone.

16. Don’t ditch

17. At the end of class Please keep the room clean
This is OUR classroom, not just mine
Straighten desks
Pick up trash
Do not put trash in cabinets, write on walls, etc.

19. Final Thoughts
Leave my stuff alone! I don’t go through your bags or lockers so don’t go through my desk, closet, filing cabinet, bag etc.
Do not SLEEP or TEXT in class! If caught the ENTIRE class will have a pop quiz (don’t test this…or should I say QUIZ this? LOL!). If Mrs. Clifford’s phone goes off during class then the entire class will receive a 100 for a daily grade.
If your phone goes off in class, the same applies, pop quiz.

20. Santa Teresa is… A School- what does that mean?
A school that will CHALLENGE you.
A school that expects MORE from you.
You will succeed if and only if YOU want to.
Thank those that are making sure you are here!