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2. Civics and Economics [Mrs. Jackson]  [2016-2017]
EXPECTATIONS:
Students will treat their peers, the instructor, the classroom, and the equipment with respect.
Each student is expected to follow the school's code of conduct
Students will arrive in class and be seated before the bell rings.
Students will come to class prepared and keep an organized notebook.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
3-ring binder
loose leaf paper
writing utensils
colored pencils
Red or Black Pens
Projects
Classwork
Homework
Quizzes
{sign and date other side}

3. Designated Social Studies Tutoring Time: TBD
Notebooks: Each student will be required to keep up with and maintain a notebook for this class. Notebooks will be divided up into units that are used as a guide for organization and studying. Students will be updating their “Table of Contents” and will be adding notes to their notebook daily. On unit test days, notebooks will be checked for being in the correct order, complete and neat. These notebook checks will count as 2 classwork grades. .
Homework: Refer to TMSA Handbook homework policy. .
Latework/Makeupwork Policy:
ed assignments will NOT be counted unless specified by Mrs. Jackson.
• Turning in assignments late will result in a loss of points (10 % off day 1, 20% day 2, 30% day 3 etc….)
• Students will receive zeros for class work that they do not complete.
• Students will have 5 days to make up assignments, quizzes, or tests that are missed due to absence
• Students are eligible to correct tests/retake tests at teacher’s discretion if a grade of 70 or lower is earned
FIND ME HERE:
EXTRA HELP:
Designated Social Studies Tutoring Time: TBD
It is my job, as teacher, to maintain an environment in which all students can learn comfortably. Therefore, disruptive, inappropriate, and disrespectful behaviors will not be tolerated. Expected behaviors may need to be reinforced until a solution can be reached, including consequences.
I have read through this <class name> syllabus, and I understand my responsibilities for the course.
Student Signature ________________________________ Date ___________
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________ Date __________

4. 8th Grade Social Studies [Mrs. Jackson]  [2016-2017]
EXPECTATIONS:
Students will treat their peers, the instructor, the classroom, and the equipment with respect.
Each student is expected to follow the school's code of conduct
Students will arrive in class and be seated before the bell rings.
Students will come to class prepared and keep an organized notebook.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
3-ring binder
loose leaf paper
writing utensils
colored pencils
Red or Black Pens
Projects
Classwork
Homework
Quizzes
{sign and date other side}

5. Designated Social Studies Tutoring Time: TBD
Notebooks: Each student will be required to keep up with and maintain a notebook for this class. Notebooks will be divided up into units that are used as a guide for organization and studying. Students will be updating their “Table of Contents” and will be adding notes to their notebook daily. On unit test days, notebooks will be checked for being in the correct order, complete and neat. These notebook checks will count as 2 classwork grades. .
Homework: Refer to TMSA Handbook homework policy. .
Latework/Makeupwork Policy:
ed assignments will NOT be counted unless specified by Mrs. Jackson.
• Turning in assignments late will result in a loss of points (10 % off day 1, 20% day 2, 30% day 3 etc….)
• Students will receive zeros for class work that they do not complete.
• Students will have 5 days to make up assignments, quizzes, or tests that are missed due to absence
• Students are eligible to correct tests/retake tests at teacher’s discretion if a grade of 70 or lower is earned
FIND ME HERE:
EXTRA HELP:
Designated Social Studies Tutoring Time: TBD
It is my job, as teacher, to maintain an environment in which all students can learn comfortably. Therefore, disruptive, inappropriate, and disrespectful behaviors will not be tolerated. Expected behaviors may need to be reinforced until a solution can be reached, including consequences.
I have read through this <class name> syllabus, and I understand my responsibilities for the course.
Student Signature ________________________________ Date ___________
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________ Date __________