World History
Fort Collins High School
Mrs. Dickens
To know where you are going, You must know who you are.
To know who you are, You must know where you have been.
- the Buddha
Website: http://staffweb.psdschools.org/sdickens
Course Materials:
™ Three-Ring Binder with pocket folders
™ College ruled paper
™ Black or blue pen
™ Pencil
™ Colored pencils (recommended)
™ Ruler (recommended)
™ Internet access (provided at school if not available at home)
Student Expectations:
™ This class has one simple rule:
o “You will not, by your actions, keep me from teaching or others from learning.”
™ Students are expected to arrive at class on-time and prepared. Homework left in lockers will be
considered late.
™ FCHS tardy policy will be enforced.
™ No iPods, phones/texting, or other electronic devices. (Exceptions only allowed with prior
permission.)
Make-up Work:
According to PSD policy, students have two school days per excused absence day to make-up missed
work. This includes assignments, videos, tests, and projects. The late-work policy will go into effect
after the two days grace period.
™ Most homework assignments can be found on my website or are available from me by
request.
™ Most videos shown in class can be viewed in the Social Studies office (P104) or in the
library. Please check with me for availabilities and times.
™ Late homework will be penalized 50%. No late homework will be accepted after a unit test
has been taken. Completing your homework (on-time) is essential to understanding the
material in class and successfully completing this course.
Consequences for Disruptive Behavior:
™ Again, I have one simple rule. You will not with your behavior keep me from teaching or others
from learning. Violations of this rule will meet with the following consequences:
o First offense:
ƒ Student will be asked to leave the class and will lose all participation / class
activity points for the day. These points can not be made-up.
o Second offense:
ƒ Student will be given a referral and sent to office with recommendation for
Saturday detention. All participation / class activity points for the day will be
forfeited. These points can not be made-up.
o Third offence:
ƒ Students will be given a referral and sent to office. All participation / class
activity points for the day will be forfeited. These points can not be made-up. In
addition, Formal Removal proceedings will be started at this time with a
parent/student/administrator/teacher conference.
Availability:
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My office hours are 3rd, 7th & 8th periods.
I am best contacted via email: sdickens@psdschools.org
Office number is: 488-8152
Home telephone is: 204-1521 (feel free to call me with homework questions at home – please
do not call after 9:30pm)