1. Social Studies World Geography
Mrs. Werden’s Class Policies and Procedures

2. Citizenship Expectations
Follow these citizenship rules. This is what your citizenship grade is based upon.
4–Exemplary 3–Good 2–Inconsistent 1-Needs Improvement
Follow the Full Value Agreement
Use time wisely
Come prepared for class
Listen carefully and follow directions
Be courteous
Display a positive attitude
Put forth your best effort
Participate in class discussions and activities
Write-Ups, Tardy Policy, etc.

3. Being Prepared
Be on time! I expect you to be seated and ready to work at the beginning of each class.
Get to work on your daily geography right away 
Always bring your folder with assignments, pencil, pen, and a free reading book. If you need to go to your locker, it is considered a tardy.
Bathroom and drink breaks should be taken during YOUR break time…not class time unless it is an emergency.

4. Classwork Classwork is graded in one of the following ways:
Credit, partial credit, or no credit based on completion only
Graded for right or wrong
Not graded, but used for discussion and practice

5. Grades
Your grades are made up of a combination of daily work, homework, tests, and projects.
Grades are updated every day or so.
Check PowerSchool
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6. Grading Policy
Homework approximately 40% of final grade-
Done but failed ……………………………………… 60%
Late………………….……………10% deduction per day
Never completed …………………………………… Zero
Assessments approximately 60% of final grade
Retakes are offered for scores less than 70%. It is the student’s responsibility to review the material that was missed and ask for help. The two test scores will be averaged.

7. Tests Typically, you will have a test following each chapter.
Test questions are generated from the notes you take while reading the textbook, class discussions, and any other related activities.
You will always be given a study guide.
If you receive a grade lower than 70%, you will have the opportunity to retake the test.

8. Absences
It is YOUR responsibility to collect the work you missed (check the board and the absent bin).
You will have up to 1 week to complete all your work (including anything new).
The homework section of my website can help you.
If you’re going to be out for more than a day, ask your parents to call and get your work/books. Life will be a lot easier if you do!
If you know you’ll be gone (vacation, sports, etc.), please get your work ahead of time. You’ll need a trip slip from the office and work will be due when you return.

9. Other Expectations…
Keep your desk area clean (pick up garbage, take your belongings at the end of class)
Keep your folder and slot organized
Help keep our classroom clean 
When finished with an assignment/activity
Puzzle
Homework
Free Reading Book
Pass Back Papers

10. Mrs. Werden’s Website

11. Why do we study Geography?
What is Geography?
Why do we study Geography?

12. What is Geography?
Geography informs us about
The places and communities in which we live and work
Our natural environments and the pressures they face
The interconnectedness of the world and our communities within it
How and why the world is changing, globally and locally
How our individual and societal actions contribute to those changes
The choices that exist in managing our world for the future
The importance of location in business and decision-making
Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live