Class Rules and Procedures   Be here and Be here on time Much of what we will do each day is set up and discussed in the first 10 minutes of class. Discussions and other class experiences, such as simulations, cannot be made up.   Come to class prepared: Bring your class materials with you everyday. Come to class having completed your homework and be prepared to participate.   Treat everyone with respect; expect to be treated with respect This means everything from raising your hands before you speak, to how you address others. It is NEVER okay to be rude, to ridicule, make fun of or disrespect anyone in anyway. No physical horseplay will be accepted in the classroom, even with friends.   Follow instructions: Just do it. Other technicalities: No candy Homework and projects are due at the beginning of class No sunglasses, hoods or headsets in class I really, really, really dislike tardiness and classroom disruptions; please do not…   All major assignments must be turned in on the date due, even if you are out that day with an excused absence.

Materials you will need Spiral notebooks Plenty of college-ruled paper 3 X 5 index cards yellow felt marker #2 pencils for scantron tests Blue or black pens [no red] Types of Assignments Class work research, group presentations, notes, activity handouts, debates, etc. Homework research, chapter reviews, reading notes, returned assignments, etc. Expect homework everyday SEMESTER PROJECT Extra Help Tutorial [room M5] You may call me at home all evenings [including weekends] except Wednesday, between 7:30&emdash;9:00 at 707.765-6364 On the web, at http://www.sonic.net/bantam1/homework.html email me at a-teacher@attbi.com By Appointment Grade Ranges A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89.9% C = 70 - 79.9% D = 60 - 69.9% F = less than 60% Late work Work is late if not turned in at the beginning of class on the due date Minus 20% of the possible score if tuned in by the beginning of the next class meeting after due date Minus 50% after this time

Grade Determination The most important factors in being a successful student are consistent effort, the willingness to work hard and the commitment to improve. Your grades will be based on the total points. The categories and approximate percentages are:  Class work [20-30%] This includes daily responses and other in-class activities. Homework & quizzes [25-35%] Exhibitions/Projects [30-40%] This includes exams, debates, essays, presentations and projects. Current Event This is a once per semester project. It counts for 10% of your semester grade Extra credit [Ø%] I rarely offer any extra credit. You do not ever want to count it for any part of your grade.   Make-up for Absences It is very difficult to do well in this class if you are often absent. Work that is due the day of an absence is due the day that you return. On the day you return from an absence, it is your responsibility to go to the classroom computer, open it to the class computer homework page on the Internet and copy down both the class activities and homework from the day(s) you were absent. Make-up for unverified or unexcused absences are at the teachers discretion. Mr. Sovel's email: a-teacher@attbi.com

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