I.  Computer Lab
    1.  Never take drink or candy into the lab.
    2.  Always save on your H:Drive/Flash Drive.

II.  Bathroom
    1.  Students are allowed three bathroom breaks per six weeks.
    2.  Bathroom breaks are only allowed at the beginning/end of the period.

III.  Class dismissal
    1.  The teacher dismisses class not the bell.
    2.  Do not line up at the door.

IV.  Homework
   1.  Students are expected to read each night.

    2.  AP students must create their own list of terms for each chapter.  The list should include 25 people      

places, events, etc. that they need to know from that particular time period.

    3. Civics students must complete the section assessments at the end of each section.

    4. All homework assignments are due on test days.

    5. Students who make an A on their Chapter Test are exempt from homework on their next Chapter Test.

IV.  Late work
    1.  Late work will be accepted only if a student is absent.
    2. The work must be turned in the following day.

    3. Students will not be reminded to turn it in.

V.  Extra Credit
    1.  Extra credit can be earned on your reading checks if you
          write a one page summary on the section the reading
          check covered.  (up to 50 pts.)

    2. The summary must be turned in the following day.

     3.  Additional extra credit may be offered during the semester.

VI.  Retesting
    1.  A retest is allowed on any test.
    2.  The retest must be done prior to the next chapter test.
    3.  Retests can be taken before or after school and at lunch.
    4.  A retest can not lower your grade.  

VII.  Note Taking
    1.  Everyone is responsible for taking notes.
    2.  Notes are given in a win lose or draw format.  The
          phrase does not have to be written down, but all
          pertinent information should be.  (dates, names, etc.)
    3.  A team score will be kept during the six weeks and the
         members of the winning team will receive a reward.

VIII.  Groups
    1.  All members of class will have a semester partner.
    2.  The class will also choose groups of 3 and 4 to work in
          during group projects.

X.  Daily review
    1.  Several days a week students will be asked questions
          at the beginning of class.  The purpose of the questions
          will be to check the students reading progress and to
          review material from the previous day or days.
    2.  Candy will be awarded to people who answer five
          question.  The totals will be kept throughout the six
          weeks, and students can receive more than one blow
          pop a six weeks.
    3.  Questions will be asked of every student, but if a student
          does not know the answer then other students may
          raise their hand to steal the candy point.

XI.  Reading Checks
           1.  A short quiz could be given to check the reading.         

             2.  Reading Checks are only given to unprepared classes.

XII.  Grading Scale
    1.  Tests - 70 % (Includes Tests and Quizzes)
    2.  Homework - 30 % (Includes Homework, Essays, and Projects)