Fast & Furious: Syllabus

Philosophy: History shapes who we are as individuals and how we operate as a society.

• True

• False

How many units will we study this year?

• 1

• 6

• 4

• 3

Some of the skills that will be developed this year are: (pick 3)

• Evaluate sources of information

• View events from multiple perspectives

• Analyze and apply evidence to support claims

• Use figurative language

Only a textbook will be used as a resource.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Many primary and secondary sources (text, photos, movies, cartoons, etc.) will be used as resoruces.

Being prepared for class includes: (pick 3)

• Arriving at class on time

• Phones & Airpods/Earbuds are put away

• Reading the agenda and starting the Bellringer

• Having Boots & Dora in your backpack

Digital homework will be turned in the next day at the start of class.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Digital HW will typically be turned in by 11:59 pm the same day it is assigned.

When absent, do the following: (pick 3)

• Get started on missing work - You have as many days you were absent to turn in your work.

• You should check PowerSchool when possible while you're out to complete assignments.

• Check the agenda for what was missed.

• Ask Mrs. Moore "Did we do anything?"

Late work (which is strongly discouraged) will be accepted (how long and for how much credit)?

• 1 week; 80%

• 2 weeks; 50%

• 2 weeks; 80%

• It's late. Zero.

The following is true for Quiz/Test corrections: (pick 3)

• You can earn up to 50% of the points missed

• You have 2 weeks to make corrections

• Corrections may need to be supervised and notes will be used

• It will be done in Mr. Zall's office

Tests/Essays/Projects are weighted at...

• 10%

• 25%

• 20%

• 45%