Mrs. Kris Mena-Clifford

Welcome to AP US History

(APUSH)

• Assessments….…….50%• Coursework….……….30%• Misc………………….

…….20%• Total……………………..100%

Grading rules

• Due: at the beginning of class• NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED• Readings must be YOUR RESPONSIBILTY!• Quizzes and class discussions are based on

homework/readings

Homework

More rules…I like rules. Rules keep order. And order is what we all must have to keep us civilized. Don’t believe

me? Then let us look at Somalia at this present time.

• DO NOT CHEAT ON ANYTHING…especially my quizzes and exams!

• Be respectful of EVERYONE’S OPINION. Even if you do not agree with it. Chances are we wont agree with you. Then you are left all alone in the corner by yourself. Getting louder does not make you sound smarter!!!!

• Turn your work in on time. PERIOD. That is all I should have to say about that but I won’t…

•Only have days absent to make up work•Ex. Absent 2 days = 2 days to make up work•YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!•You have calendar, you have no excuses.•Tests will be made up only if absence is excused and will be taken the very next day you return to class.

Make up work

Misc gradeComplete at the beginning of class; then we will have a discussionDue: end of two weeksPurpose: Numeracy, writing, discussion, open-minded, respect

Bell ringers

• Assessment grade• Must have at ALL times!!!• Random checks during

the 9 weeks• Must be for History only!• Purpose: organization,

helpful grade, memory

Notebook

• May check out at the end of class.

Books

• Here for tutoring in mornings 8:10

• Official Social Studies tutoring schedule on every morning unless I have a meeting.

• Test reviews during lunch before the test (+5pts)

Tutoring

• Must adhere to school policies

• Excessive visits to change clothes will result in phone call to parents and possible referral

• Bring jacket, my room is kept cold at all times

Dress code

• Must have classroom pass

• Must ask for permission

• Can not abuse passes– Water fountain next to room

Passes

• Must get to class on time

• Must follow school policy

• Tardy more than once, phone call to parents

• After 15 minutes considered an absence

Tardies

• No food or drinks!!• Gum ok, until someone puts it under the

desk• No IPODS, cell phones, hats, etc. (school

policies) • No interrupting teacher or others while

speaking• Respect others and their opinions

Some don’ts

Question: What is the most annoying thing students ask the teacher?

• Answer: “ Do I have to do it?”• Yes you do! Unless you like 0’s.• I try to pick assignments that will be

appealing and fun for EVERYONE. • We are all different learners and I am trying

to accommodate everyone.

Don’t ditch

• Please keep the room clean

• This is OUR classroom, not just mine

• Straighten desks• Pick up trash• Do not put trash in

cabinets, write on walls, etc.

At the end of class

Final Thoughts

• Leave my stuff alone! I don’t go through your bags or lockers so don’t go through my desk, closet, filing cabinet, bag etc.

• Do not SLEEP or TEXT in class! If caught the ENTIRE class will have a pop quiz (don’t test this…or should I say QUIZ this? LOL!). If Mrs. Clifford’s phone goes off during class then the entire class will receive a 100 for a daily grade.

• If your phone goes off in class, the same applies, pop quiz.

Santa Teresa is…

• A School- what does that mean?• A school that will CHALLENGE you.• A school that expects MORE from you.• You will succeed if and only if YOU want to.• Thank those that are making sure you are

here!