1. WELCOME TO US HISTORY MR. ANTHONY BARTON ROOM 405

2. Facts about you…  On the Index card, fill in the following information! Name Grade Full Class schedule Parents/Guardians Name Home phone Number Parents work or cell number

3. Important things to know…  U.S. History is an EOC class!! This means a state exam will be given at the end of this course!  U.S. History is required in order to graduate from high school.

4. EXIT STANDARDS  You MUST PASS THE EOC TO PASS THIS CLASS!!!!!!!  Other EOC’s you must pass: Algebra I, Biology, Civics and English I.

5. Things to know…  You will be required to keep a notebook!  It will have four sections: Starters, Notes, Class work, and Returned work. All work I return to you will be kept in this section!  Daily Materials  Each day you will need to bring your text book, notebook, pencil/pens, and paper.

6. Assignments  You will be tested each week by goal.  In preparation for that test, you will complete a study guide and vocabulary each week.  Along with those assignments, you will have class work to complete as well.

7. Homework Passes  Homework Passes can be earned throughout the semester.  Passes can be given for the following reasons: Scoring 90 or above on a test Scoring 95 or above on a notebook

8. Research Paper  Each class is required to do a research paper this semester.  At another time, we will discuss the requirements.  If you do another paper in another class, it can count in mine regardless of the topic.

9. Tutoring  After school tutoring will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Tutoring can be used to make test corrections, get missing assignments, or to get extra help!

10. Rules/Procedures  Non-educational devices are not allowed in class.  This includes cell phones, ipod’s, mp3 players, and video games.

11. Rules/Procedures  Bath-room breaks will be limited to one per week. After that, no other passes will be given.  If you have a medical problem, please bring a doctors note.  No other passes will be given out of class. Take care of everything before you come!

12. Rules/Procedures  Please be on time!! If you are not completely through the door when the bell rings, you are TARDY!! You will have to receive a tardy note from the office to come into class.  No exceptions!!!

13. Rules/Procedures  The dress code will be enforced. No hats can be worn inside the building.  Please RESPECT other people’s opinions and property!

14. Rules/Procedures  Substitute Teacher Policy Complete all assignments given by the sub Act courteous and respectful to that individual All work will be graded and taken as a quiz grade!

15. Rules/Procedures  Seniors will be permitted to leave for lunch FIVE minutes early!  Seniors will not leave until I verify that only five minutes is left in class.  Please have you school I.D. in case you are stopped by administration.

16. Rules/Procedures  If rules are broken, the following consequences will be assigned. Student-teacher conference Parent contact New seating assignment Reference to SRHS administration

17. Rules/Procedures  After five absences, students must appeal their days.  After an absence, contact me immediately to obtain your missing assignments!

18. Field Trips  Field trips are a fun and exciting way to incorporate what you are learning each day.  Whether we go on a trip depends on: Class and student behavior Grades and test scores

19. Social Studies Club  SRHS will be renewing the Social Studies Club this year!  Activities include: field trips and community activities  The club looks great on college applications and resumes!  An honor cord will be given to graduating seniors!

20. Things to expect…  First quiz is on Friday August 28, 2009.  First notebook check Wednesday September 3, 2009.  9-weeks test Tuesday, November 3, 2009.  EOC’s January 19-22.

21. Activity Block  Monday: Reading  Tuesday: Tutoring/Study Hall  Wednesday: Writing  Thursday: Tutoring/Study Hall  Friday: Tutoring/Study Hall