Mr. Harrison’s Classroom Expectations World History 2014-2015

Contact InformationBill Harrison:harrisw@dearborn.k12.mi.usVoice Mail: (313) 827-7617Class BLOG: http://blog.dearbornschools.org/harrisw

Dearborn Public School’s Core Values

Honesty Integrity Responsibility Courtesy Respect Citizenship

Dearborn High School expects academic integrity. In other words, cheating in any form is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, turning in the work of others as your own, copying, not following specific directions during exams, or any other “suspicious behavior.”If a student cheats in any form, they shall receive a “zero” on that assessment.

9th Grade Classroom Rules and ResponsibilitiesOur goal in applying these rules daily is to establish and maintain a good learning environment. Only behavior that promotes a positive learning environment will be tolerated.1. Be in your seat when the bell rings.2. Be prepared with all required materials.3. Follow core values.4. Remain in your seat unless given permission to do otherwise.5. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. Do notyell out. It is disruptive and unacceptable behavior. 6. You will be expected to have and use the DHS planner.7. No personal grooming.8. All purses, backpacks, etcetera must be stored underneath your table during class time

Dearborn High’s attendance policy, dress code, I.D. policy, hall pass/planners policy, policy on electronic devices and phones, bullying, etc. will be enforced. The Student Code of Conduct is always in effect.

No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.

Calculators are not needed and not allowed in class.

Gross violation of the school and classroom rules will result in a direct referral to the administration.

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Dearborn High’s attendance policy, dress code, I.D. policy, hall pass/planners policy, policy on electronic devices and phones, bullying, etc. will be enforced. The Student Code of Conduct is always in effect.

No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.

Calculators are not needed and not allowed in class.

Gross violation of the school and classroom rules will result in a direct referral to the administration.

Grading Scale: Teachers do not “give grades,” students earn them. Grades measure a student’s mastery of the course content expectations. An “A” grade will be earned by a student whose work is truly outstanding or well above average.I appreciate the effort, but I grade the results.

Dearborn Public Schools grading policy requires the final grade to be determined by 80% test scores and 20% on homework quizzes, classwork. A student’s final letter grade will use the following scale:A = 100 – 94 % C = 76.9 – 74 %A- = 93.9 – 90 % C- = 73.9 – 70 %B+ = 89.9 – 87 % D+ = 69.9 – 67 %B = 86.9 – 84 % D = 66.9 – 64 %B- = 83.9 – 80 % D- = 63.9 – 60 %C+ = 79.9 – 77% E = below 60 %

Assignment Guidelines1. All assignments must be NEAT and COMPLETE to receive full credit. Written work must be answered with complete sentences. 2. The NAME, HOUR, and DATE must be printed in the upper-right corner of all work. A TITLE must also appear at the top of the page.3. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED. In the event of an excused absence, the student has the number of days they were out to make-up the missed assignments. All discussions on missed assignments must take place at an “appropriate time” [before school, end of class …] 4. If a student misses a test, a make-up test form must be filled out upon their return to set up a time after school for the make up.

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