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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Anticipated course scope and sequence

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

11. 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.

12. 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.