This document outlines the policies and expectations for a U.S. History class taught by Ms. Shelby during the 2017-2018 school year at Murrah High School. Bellwork will be completed daily and count for 10% of the grade, while weekly exams on class material and homework will make up 50% of the final grade. Students can earn extra credit worth 10% of their grade through optional online assignments. Assignments are to be completed on time to receive full or partial credit. Students are responsible for making up any missed work or exams when absent. The document provides guidance on classroom rules and materials required for the class.

1. U. S. History
Ms. Shelby
2017-2018 School Year
Murrah High School

2. Bellwork-10% of Your Grade
Bellwork will be completed at the beginning of
class.
Pick up assignment at the door as you enter.

3. Tests
• Weekly exams will be given at the end of each school week.
• Material will be content from class lectures as well as homework.
• If reasons occur to cause you to miss your exam, inform instructor
in advance.
• Tests scores will count for 50% of your grade.
• Do NOT wait until the last minute to study.

4. Grading

5. YOU CAN DO IT
•Extra Credit
• You will be given the opportunity to complete online
quizzes and assignments to earn extra credit.
• Extra credit will be used at the instructor’s discretion.
• Extra credit will count for 10% of your grade.

6. RESTROOM PRIVILEGES
ASK AFTER DAILY
ASSIGNMENTS ARE DONE.
YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO
LEAVE ONLY ONCE.
IF YOU ARE GONE FOR
MORE THAN 10 MINUTES,
YOU WILL BE MARKED AS
ABSENT FOR THE DAY.
APPRECIATE THIS
PRIVILEGE.

7. OUR GOLDEN RULES
• TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED.
• COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS.
• BRING YOUR BEST AND HAPPIEST PERSONALITIES.
• NO CELL PHONES OR MUSIC DEVICES-NO EXCEPTIONS!
• FOLLOW DRESS CODE.
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE ROOM.
• IF YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM, YOU WILL LOSE CREDIT FOR
THAT DAY.
• SHOW UP FOR CLASS ON TIME-REFER TO CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
ABSENTIES

8. MIND YOUR TONGUE
Have respect for your
classmates and instructor:
WATCH YOUR MOUTH

9. WHAT TO BRING
•A 3-RING BINDER WITH 6 DIVIDERS AND COLLEGE RULE
PAPER
•PENCILS ARE ACCEPTED-BRING YOUR OWN SHARPENER
•BLACK OR BLUE INK PENS
•NO METALLIC OR BRIGHT COLOR PENS PLEASE

10. ASSIGNMENTS-TURN IT IN ON TIME
EARN FULL CREDIT
EARN UP TO 100%
ON THE DAY
ASSIGNMENT IS DUE.
EARN HALF CREDIT
EARN UP TO 50% DAY
AFTER ASSIGNMENT
IS DUE.
EARN NO CREDIT
EARN 0% WHEN
ASSIGNMENTS ARE
TURNED IN TWO
DAYS AFTER DUE
DATE.

11. MAKE-UP WORK
• IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR ANY REASON, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ALL WORK AND EXAMS MISSED IN CLASS.
• See teacher for details.

12. FRIENDLY REMINDER
• DO NOT SELL YOURSELF SHORT.
• IF YOU TAKE GOOD NOTES AND COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS, YOU WILL BE
SUCCESSFUL.
WEEKLY REPORTS WILL BE SENT HOME AT
THE END OF EACH WEEK.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS: CONTACT
ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
SSHELBY@YSCHOOL.EDU