WELCOMEWELCOME

Mr.LeeMr.Lee

Social Studies: US HistorySocial Studies: US History

Room 202Room 202

302-629-4587 ext. 367302-629-4587 ext. 367

tlee@seaford.k12.de.ustlee@seaford.k12.de.us

I am here to teach.I am here to teach.

You are here to learn.You are here to learn.

Anything that interferes with that Anything that interferes with that process is against the rules.process is against the rules.

Goals and Expectations Goals and Expectations General guidelinesGeneral guidelinesYou are to be in your seat and ready to work when the final bell You are to be in your seat and ready to work when the final bell rings.rings.You are to come prepared for class… books, paper, and pencils.You are to come prepared for class… books, paper, and pencils.You are responsible to maintain an organized notebook.You are responsible to maintain an organized notebook.The discipline policy will be followed.The discipline policy will be followed.You will remain working until dismissed and will not stand at the You will remain working until dismissed and will not stand at the door at the end of the class.door at the end of the class.You are responsible for keeping your work area clean.You are responsible for keeping your work area clean.My desk and cabinets are personal property and are to be left alone.My desk and cabinets are personal property and are to be left alone.You are to leave other students’ property alone.You are to leave other students’ property alone.You are expected to conduct yourself in a manner conducive to You are expected to conduct yourself in a manner conducive to learning.learning.Only water in clear bottles is permitted. No juice or sodas.Only water in clear bottles is permitted. No juice or sodas.No gum or candy is allowed.No gum or candy is allowed.Textbooks are to be covered at all times. Lost books will cost you Textbooks are to be covered at all times. Lost books will cost you the full replacement value.the full replacement value.

Student behaviorStudent behavior

– Students are expected to show RESPECT for Students are expected to show RESPECT for others and themselves.others and themselves.

– All students are expected to participate fully in All students are expected to participate fully in all activities.all activities.

– Come to class with a POSITIVE attitude and Come to class with a POSITIVE attitude and an OPEN MIND to learn.an OPEN MIND to learn.

– Be POLITE and good-mannered at all times Be POLITE and good-mannered at all times and to all people.and to all people.

– All students are expected to give 100%.All students are expected to give 100%.

Make-up workMake-up work

If you know you are going to be absent, it is your If you know you are going to be absent, it is your responsibility to get the assignment ahead of time. responsibility to get the assignment ahead of time. Failure to do so will result in a zero on the assignment. Failure to do so will result in a zero on the assignment. You can get the assignments by referring to the board, You can get the assignments by referring to the board, asking me, or your classmates.asking me, or your classmates.If you are ill, you have the same number of days to make If you are ill, you have the same number of days to make up the work as you are absent. You will have to make up the work as you are absent. You will have to make up the work on your own time, however, and will not be up the work on your own time, however, and will not be excused from class work. It is your responsibility to get excused from class work. It is your responsibility to get any assignments or handouts.any assignments or handouts.If you are absent on a test day, you will be required to If you are absent on a test day, you will be required to take the test within one week by appointment before or take the test within one week by appointment before or after school.after school.

Classroom materialsClassroom materials

Three ring binderThree ring binder

Chapter / unit dividersChapter / unit dividers

PaperPaper

Blue or Black ink pensBlue or Black ink pens

Sharp pencilsSharp pencils

Bring the Text book for every class periodBring the Text book for every class period

Incomplete workIncomplete work

If you fail to complete an assignment for If you fail to complete an assignment for no legitimate reason you will get a zero no legitimate reason you will get a zero grade.grade.

You will not be allowed make up time.You will not be allowed make up time.

Be responsible to do your work.Be responsible to do your work.

HomeworkHomework

DO IT!DO IT!

GradesGrades

Your grade will be based on the percentage of points Your grade will be based on the percentage of points that you earn out of the total possible points available that you earn out of the total possible points available from tests, quizzes, worksheets, notebook, and projects.from tests, quizzes, worksheets, notebook, and projects.

A total point system shall be used. It is advised that A total point system shall be used. It is advised that students keep a record of points for their own reference. students keep a record of points for their own reference. At the end of the grading period, the students’ points At the end of the grading period, the students’ points shall be calculated with the total amount of points shall be calculated with the total amount of points available and a percentage formulated:available and a percentage formulated:

A = 92 – 100 A = 92 – 100 D = 70 – 74D = 70 – 74B = 84 – 91 B = 84 – 91 F = 69 – belowF = 69 – belowC = 75 – 83C = 75 – 83

ProjectsProjects

Projects are due by 2.30 p.m. on the due Projects are due by 2.30 p.m. on the due date.date.

Projects will include a cover sheet, but no Projects will include a cover sheet, but no plastic covers.plastic covers.

Each student is responsible for his or her Each student is responsible for his or her own work. Cheating will not be tolerated. own work. Cheating will not be tolerated. You and the person you copied will get You and the person you copied will get zero points.zero points.

Room movementRoom movement

Aides are here to see me, not you!Aides are here to see me, not you!

Passes are to be kept to a minimum.Passes are to be kept to a minimum.

Only ask if you have your agenda and ID Only ask if you have your agenda and ID ready, and ask at a suitable break in class.ready, and ask at a suitable break in class.

Requests my be denied, be ready.Requests my be denied, be ready.

Enter and exit quietly.Enter and exit quietly.

Abuse the privilege, you will loose it.Abuse the privilege, you will loose it.