Rules and Procedures for Mr. Dooling's  Class


 World History Syllabus

 

Requirements

  1. A binder, NOT A FOLDER, is mandatory for this class.  See example.

 

  1. Textbook is required everyday unless stated.  Covered by Monday, August 27th.

 

  1. Writing tool.

 

Tests

  1. A chapter test will be given at the end of every chapter.  You will have a least 3, usually 5, days notice.  Most tests are worth 50 points. 

 

Quizzes

  1. There will be at least one “pop” quiz per week.  They are 10 to 15 points each.  The quizzes cover notes and reading assignments.

 

Absences

  1. Tests and quizzes will be made up in the morning or during study hall for those students with excused absences.

 

  1. Unexcused absences will result in a zero.

 

Classroom Expectations

  1. You are expected to behave as the young adult that you are.  Allow others the time to express their opinions.  Put downs, making fun of others, or any other negative comments will never be tolerated! 

 

  1. Minor infractions…talking out of tern, class disruption, etc… will be handled in the following.  (See referral forms for tardy and behavior violations)
    1. Warning
    2. Detention, 7:00 AM
    3. Detention, parent contact
    4. Teacher referral to principal,  will result in ASD, ISS, Suspension

 

  1. Major infraction-  Immediate removal from class to principal

 

Homework

  1. Is due the following day unless you are told otherwise.  See the board for weekly agenda.  Each assignment will be given an appropriate point value.  (See return box)

 

  1. Late work- Two assignments can be turned in late for ½ credit.  A zero will be given after two.

 

 

 

Grading scale

 

A+       100-97%

A         96-93%

A-        92-90%

B+       89-87%

B          86-83%

B-        82-80%

C+       79-77%

C         76-73%

C-        72-70%

D+       69-67%

D         66-63%

F          62% or lower

 

Class Participation

 

At the end of each grading period, a participation grade of 50 points will be given to each student.  This is equivalent to one test grade.  It is expected that you are attentive and participating in class.  Everyone should attempt to be a positive contributor to the class.