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Welcome to United States History

Mr. Spivey A111

Classroom Rules

• Show respect to

everyone.

• Be seated before the

bell rings.

• Arrive to class prepared

everyday.

• No food or drinks in the

classroom.

When you arrive…• Take care of your

business (Pencil sharpened, blow nose, trash, etc.)

• Be respectful.

• Be in your seat before the bell rings.

• Pay close attention to the “Do Now” part of the lesson on the white board.

Do Nows• Will be completed

EVERY day in U.S. History.

• You will complete them during the first 5-10 minutes of each class period.

• These activities will typically be done in your unit packet.

• In the event of an excused absence, make up replies do nows can be provided by the teacher.

Tardies

• Being on time is an

essential life skill.

• Make arrangements to

avoid being tardy.

• Take care of your personal

business before class.

• 3 tardies = writing

assignment

• 4 tardies = referral

• Any tardy of more than 15

minutes will result in a

referral for cutting class.

33 visited, 17 to go.

Assignments• Assignments will be

collected at the beginning of the period. Any assignments will be collected at the end of the period. “The Paper Tray”

• Must have name clearly

written on it. (0% rule)

• Occasionally assignments

will require the use of the

computer and you may need

additional time outside of

class to complete.

Leaving your Seat

• Raise your hand

before leaving your

seat.

• Do not ask to leave the

classroom.

• Do not ask to have

your assigned seat

changed.

Leaving the Classroom

• Take all of your

belongings with you.

• Collect any trash that

you may have

accumulated and

deposit in recycle bin

or trash can.

• Turn in any

assignments that

needs to be turned in.

Forbidden items in the classroom

• Any head covering

• Cell phones

• Headphones

• Food and drinks

• Book bags

• Touching Blinds

Turning in Assignments

• Make sure you

have your name,

date, and class

period on

everything you

turn in.

• Do not use red

ink.

Suzie Student

August 11, 2017

Period 4

What you need to bring

EVERYDAY!• 2 pocket, 3 pronged

folder.

• Something to write with.

• Paper or notebook

•YOUR PACKET!

Grade Breakdown

Points accumulated through

Assessments (tests, projects,

final exams) account for

60% of your class grade.

Points accumulated through

Classwork (do nows,

worksheets, activities)

account for 30% of your

class grade.

Points accumulated through

Homework account for

10% of your class grade.

How your grades are figured

• Your grade in Social Studies classes will be

based on the Jennings High School grading

scale below:

• A 93-100%

• A- 90-92%

• B+ 87-89%

• B 83-86%

• B- 80-82%

• C+ 77-79%

• C 73-76%

• C- 70-72%

• D+ 67-69%

• D 63-66%

• D- 60-62%

* A grade that is below 60% will be recorded as an F.

When you are absent…• Check my class

webpage for any

missed work.

• Notes are regularly

updated on my class

website.

• Teacher will keep

handouts and

assignments for a

minimum of two

weeks after the date is

is assigned.

JHS Make-Up Work Policy

• You can make up any late or missing assignments

during the current five week grading period.

• Any assignment not made up by the end of the five

week grading period will not receive any credit for

that assignment.

• The way you make up work also makes a difference:

• If work is made up in my classroom before or after

school receives a 10% reduction on the student’s

grade on that assignment.

• If assignment is made up elsewhere there will be a

50% reduction on the student’s grade on that

assignment.

SIS K12 Network

• SIS K12 is a building wide record keeping network that is used by all JHS building staff.

• You will receive a code which allows you to set up a login name and password.

• You (and your parents) can instantly check your grade and attendance online.

• You are able to login at home, or next time in class.

Progress Profile

• All returned

assignments will a

grade in RED INK if

not, I haven’t graded it.

• Keep all work returned

to you in your folder

until you receive a

satisfactory grade on

that unit’s test.

Extra Credit

• I give extra credit

assignments at least

once per quarter.

• Other extra credit

opportunities may be

available that support

school sponsored

activities.

Remind 101 Service• Interactive tool used by several JSH teachers this school year.

• I can send messages, alerts, and reminders of key events

upcoming in my class directly to your phone.

Fire Drills

• Signal is a continuous

ringing of fire bells.

• Keep all personal

belongings in the

classroom.

• Stay calm

• Turn left and out the

doors towards the

Football/Soccer field.

Tornado Drills

• Signal is a high and low tone over the speaker.

• Calmly exit into the hallway.

• Position yourself kneeling along the walls of the hallway.

• Cover your head.

Earthquake Drills

• Remain calm

• Place your entire

body under any

tables or in any

nearby doorway.

• Stay away from

windows.

Intruder Drills• Two types

• Shelter and Place-

issue within the

community—we will

continue our normal

classroom

instruction.

• Take Cover- issue

within the building--

door is locked, we

move away from the

door and windows.

Intercom Messages

• Pay attention to all

messages over the

intercom.

• Daily

announcements are

meant to be heard

by the entire

student body.

Important JHS Info for 2018-19• Jennings School District is a fully accredited district

with 100% of the last two years graduates placed in college, the military, or full-time employment.

• Passes- none will be written for the first and last 10 minutes of each block.

• Locker Usage- 3 times daily (before school, lunch, after school)

• Uniform/Dress Code- black or khaki pants, shorts, skirts, shirts ok. Polos and spirit t-shirts ok.

• Administrator Assignments: Mrs. Billingsley (9th-12th

grades) Dr. Ming (9th-12th grades) Dr. Key (12th grade)

• Counselor Assignments:- Meads (Last name begins with A), Mitchell (Last name begins with B through Ma), Vegovisch (Last name begins with Mc through Z)

Tips on how to

maintain

computer

privileges

throughout the

school year.

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

What is an Acceptable Use Policy?

• An explanation of the classroom, school, and district policies on using the Internet

• A description of the purpose of the Internet in this classroom

• A description of how I expect you to treat the computers in the classroom

• An agreement between you and the school district

The internet is NOT to be used for

• Listening to music or viewing videos

• Pornographic sites

• Chat rooms

• Checking e-mail

• Inappropriate text files

• Harassing other students

• Hate mail

• Discriminatory remarks

• Viewing sites other than ones that I have directed you to

The internet IS to be used for

• Making school work more fun

• Putting you in charge of your own learning

• Allowing you to explore ideas from around the world

• Making school more meaningful for you

• Increasing your academic achievement

Consequences of Violating AUP

• Loss of Computer privileges.

• Failure of current assignment.

• Parental contact.

• Student referred to the Dean’s office.

• Removal from technology classroom.

Treatment of Computers Do not tamper with

equipment

The computers are not yours or mine.

Do not alter programs in any way

Do not install new programs without authorization from me

Do not touch the monitors

Keys to Success in Mr. Spivey’s class

Do Your Best

Respect Everyone