Syllabus and Expectations

We will cover six units this year.

• True

• False

This class will use mostly ______________ to learn.

• Critical Thinking

• Memorization of facts

Homework may be turned in anytime during the class for full credit.

• True

• False

You have ____ days to turn in late work and then it becomes a permanent zero.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 7

Homework will be the majority of your semester grade (over 50%).

• True

• False

You may take notes on paper, on your tablet or on your computer.

• True

• False

You will receive a weekly calendar via:

• Email

• Paper

• Portal

• Text message

Extra credit

• can be earned as bonus points on a test or quiz

• is given only occasionally and not just to a single student

• can add up to 10% of your semester grade

• will be provided if you need to boost your grade

The history department provides one retake on major tests.

• True

• False

The first place you should check when you return from an absence is

• With Mrs. Fraser

• With a classmate

• On Portal

• In the hanging red folder