Monmouth Regional High School Mr. Wardell’s History Class Email: awardell@monmouthregional.net Classroom Rules: 1. RESPECT! Respect everyone at the school and in your classroom whether it be a fellow student, faculty, or visitor. Disrespect for anyone will not be tolerated! 2. Be part of the educational process. a. Do not walk around class during instructional period. b. Be on time for class. c. Throwing Items (even into trash) d. Have books, notebooks, and writing materials are expected to be brought to class every day. 3. NO CELL PHONES! Cell phones are not permitted to be used during class. Consider this your warning. Phones will be confiscated. Grading Policy Homework/Classwork (20%) Grading Weight Test 35% Quizzes 25% Homework 20% Class Participation 20% You will need to obtain a three-ring binder (at least 1”) and create 5 sections. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DO NOWS Notes Homework/Classwork Handouts/Readings Test/Quizzes Due dates are not merely suggestions. For everyday an assignment is late 10 points will be deducted. After 5 class days a zero will be given for the assignment. Participation (20%) All students are encouraged to be proactive in class. If at any time you are unsure about a topic or assignment please feel free to speak up, it is likely you are not alone. Every day you will be given a question to answer as a DO NOW. All students will begin the year with a 100 average. You will lose 1 point per day for the following. Page 1 of 2 Being late to class Being unprepared Cutting class will result in a 10 point loss Quizzes (25%) Quizzes will normally be announced but I do reserved the right to present pop quizzes. Pop quizzes are not meant to punish, but rather to encourage you to keep up on your readings as well as your note taking. Test/Projects (35%) All test and projects will be announced in advance and study guides will be provided. If you are in need of extra help I am available during periods 2, 3, and 10, but not after school unless by appointment. Remember it is your responsibility to request extra help. If you are absent on a test (or quiz) day it is your responsibility to make up the exam outside of class time. Page 2 of 2