HONOR ROLL
GRADES
C+
79 – 77
C
76 – 73
100 – 98
C-
72 – 70
A
97 – 93
D+
69 – 67
A-
92 – 90
D
66 – 63
B+
89 – 87
D-
62 – 60
B
86 – 83
Failing is Below 59
B-
82 - 80
A+
Homework
 To complete work not
completed in class
 To study/review a
little each night
information taught in
class
 All homework will be
on my website
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Computer Lab Rules: Sitting assignment is “girl” “boy” “girl” “boy”
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10 Minute Rule: The
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Bathroom requests:
first part of the class is “MY TIME” to
share with you the lesson for the day. I will give all the day’s
objectives and instructions regarding our daily objectives before taking
questions from students for clarification.
Using the restrooms is a reasonable
request when used appropriately…. We all need to use the
bathroom periodically. However, excessive requests to leave the
classroom can lead me to use my judgment in honoring your
bathroom requests. I do not want to be placed in this position to
use my judgment on bathroom requests. Please use the restrooms
between classes.
Objectives for Students
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Learn to become independent thinkers
To develop or enhance problem solving and communication skills
To better appreciate the importance of education for your future
Accountability for your actions and decision
Work well in groups
Be accountable for …
Your work: It is the student’s responsibility to know when work is
due and when quizzes and tests are scheduled. Dates will be
posted on/or
 The board in the classroom
 My website
 Announced in class
 Written in your agenda
Also, Be accountable for…
Your actions: Student’s are expected to be respectful to all
adults and to your classmates, their personal property, school
property, and follow school and class rules.
Make up tests: Students will take make-up tests the first day you
return to school following an absence. However, students who miss
more than one day of instruction, make-up tests will be scheduled to
allow enough time to prepare for the work missed
“MUST HAVE SKILLS”
PROBLEM SOLVING
AND
COMMUNICATION
(WRITTEN AND VERBAL)
Come to class prepared: This means to be on time,
all your supplies, and be seated when the tardy bell
rings. When you arrive in class begin the block
by copying any homework that is posted on the board
Supplies you will need:
 Large multi-subject notebook
 Colored pencils
 Bright colored highlighters
 Scissors
 Tape or glue stick
Make up Work and Absent:
 It is the student responsibility to make up any
work that you miss. You will have a reasonable
amount of time to make up work based on the
number of days you were absent.
 Vacations taken during the school year
o If you are aware for an extended period of time work will be
given to you before you leave. It is your responsibility to
complete the work and be prepared for a test, if scheduled,
when you return.
 Materials passed out when you are absent will be placed in a file in
the classroom for you to pick up when you return.
Lost worksheet and notebooks:
Replacing lost worksheets will be the responsibility of students. All lesson
worksheets will be on my website for you to print if lost.
“I CAN’T FIND MY SOCIAL
STUDIES WORKSHEETS.
NOW I GOTTA PRINT NEW
ONES FROM MR. SELESTAY’S
WEBSITE”
You will use this page as a reference when analyzing Primary Sources
TYPES OF PRIMARY SOURCES
Political Cartoon
TEXT
 Who is the author
 Who is the creator
 When was it written
 When was it published
 Why was it written
 Why was it created
 Who is the audience
 Who is the audience
 What else was happening at
 What symbols, objects, people
the time this was written
do you see
 What does the “close reading
tell us about the document
 What colors helps explain it
 What are some KEY WODS
PICTURE
 When was the picture taken
 Where do you think the picture
was taken
 List what you see
 What do you think the main topic
of the picture is
 What colors help explain it
 What are some KEY WORDS