History Department Policies

World History

Dear Students and Parents:

We take this opportunity to welcome incoming 7^th  graders to Earl Warren’s History program.  This

handout outlines important policies of the History Department that will assist in  your success.  We urge

you to read this handout carefully and to refer to it throughout the year.

Student Responsibility:  The following policies have been developed with students in mind!  They are designed to keep you organized and to maintain your growing sense of responsibility.  Being a student

is a learning process.  We want to support that learning process by creating procedures that help make you responsible for your daily assignments and for your own learning.

Website:  You may find helpful information (i.e., a “Weekly Assignments” link) in my website:  http://teachers.sduhsd.k12.ca.us/acerny/

Supplies     (Not Required - Optional)

 

STUDENT WORK FORMAT:

Grade Policy: I use a standard point system.  Tests and projects account for 60% of the student’s grade.  Homework, class work, and participation account for 40%.  Students are kept updated on their grade.  If you would like to be updated on your child’s academic progress, please make use of the Aeries Parent Portal or email me (ann.cerny@sduhsd.net)

Homework:

Homework is assigned as needed in order to efficiently fulfill course standards, which may or may not be every day.  Students always have time in class to begin their assignment and to clarify instructions.  Homework assignments are to be completed individually.  While discussion and collaboration can increase understanding, students are to write their answers on their own.

Cheating:

The History Department stands behind the school policy: cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.  Students who copy another’s work OR who allow their work to be copied will receive a zero on that assignment or test and will be referred to administration.

Late Work Policies:

• Homework assignments are due in class on the assigned date.  For the sake of fairness and consistency for all students, late homework will not be accepted. 

•  Larger assignments can only receive full credit if turned in on the assigned date.  However, because of the weight on the student’s grade, large assignments will be accepted late.  After assessed for quality, the assignment will be marked down a full grade for each day late.  After three days, the project can receive a maximum of ½ credit.

Absence Policy:

Absences create issues that often affect a student’s progress and grade.  These issues include missing important class activities and discussions, and neglecting to follow through with appropriate procedures after an absence (see below).  It is the student’s responsibility to follow through on absence procedures.  (Please make use of the “Weekly Assignments” link on my website!)

Absence Procedures:

On the day you return, check posted lesson plans (if you haven’t checked the website)!

            1.  Turn in assignments that were checked or collected during your absence;

            2.  Read the list of class activities and homework.  Get any handouts, assignments, or notes given

                 during your absence.  See me for a more in-depth explanation or if any tests/quizzes were missed.

            3.  Turn in missed assignments by the due date we agree upon. 

               *Please note:  Missed assignments that are not received in a timely manner will not be accepted and will receive a zero. 

Unexcused Absences:  I understand that trips are very often an educational experience or are

 unavoidable.  However, because classroom activities and discussions are the foundation of our

history program, much of those experiences cannot be recreated.  For that reason, I urge you to

 schedule trips around school holidays. 

To encourage attendance, the history department’s policy for unexcused absences is as follows:

           a.  Students will not receive credit for in-class, experiential activities (I will not create alternative

                    assignments to replace these in-class activities.)

           b. For work that can be provided, students will receive partial credit.

Thank you for your support on these policies!

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