Welcome to the U.S. History & American Literature Team! We're looking forward to this
opportunity to
explore our national history and literature. We
take an approach to teaching that
encourages each student to be an active participant in the educational
process. This approach may at times put
you in situations that you have not encountered previously during your
educational career. With that thought in mind, it is extremely
important that
you understand that I expect the following:
¨ Writing that demonstrates clarity of thought and maturity of style
¨ An understanding of the appropriate behavior for the situation
¨ The ability to effectively address a variety of audiences
¨ The desire and discipline to use class time efficiently
¨ The flexibility to handle a wide range of work situations and a willingness to make your best individual effort in every activity and situation
¨ The capacity to work in cooperation with a variety of people
Units
of Study Include:
Homework
Homework, including long-term assignments, is solely the responsibility of the student. Late work is not accepted; some assignments will not be accepted late even in cases of absence. Students are expected to take notes on each reading assignment, and to keep all lecture and reading notes through the year.
If you are unsure of the homework assignments please check
the class
web page at https://www.angelfire.com/retro/clu89/us.htm
This site will extremely helpful to you throughout your time in this class.
Textbook and Other
Materials
Each student is responsible for covering and caring for their textbooks. Lost or damaged books must be replaced or paid for by the student. You should keep your copy of the text at home in a place where you can access them in a speedy fashion, because nightly reading assignments will be critical to your success in this class. There will be 5-6 occasions over the course of the year when you will be expected to bring your text to school.
Grading Policy
All grades will be computed on a points earned out of points possible basis. As the importance of an assignment increases, so does the assignment's point value. Missing assignments will be counted as zero points. The student's total points earned are divided by the total points possible to determine their percentage. The following scale is used to determine each student's grade:
Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Letter Grade |
Percentage |
|
A |
92.5-100.0% |
C |
72.5-77.4% |
|
A- |
90.0-92.4% |
C- |
70.0-72.4% |
|
B+ |
87.5-89.9% |
D+ |
67.5-69.9% |
|
B |
82.5-87.4% |
D |
62.5-67.4% |
|
B- |
80.0-82.4% |
D- |
60.0-62.4% |
|
C+ |
77.5-79.9% |
F |
0.0-59.9% |
Students have one week to make up tests or quizzes
that they
missed because of an excused absence. No make up tests will be given to
students who had an unexcused absence on the day of the test or quiz.
The
student is entirely responsible for scheduling the make up test with
the
teacher. Any test or quiz not made up
after one week will be recorded as a zero. Student grades will be
posted on my our teacherweb
sites (by
student ID number) at least once every two weeks. It is the
responsibility of the
student to be aware of their academic standing and bring any questions
they
have about their grade to the attention of the teacher.
Academic Honesty
Any student involved in dishonesty on any work,
from
homework to projects to tests and quizzes, will receive zero credit for
the assignment
in question. Repeat offenders may be subject to a referral to the
Assistant
Principal, suspension from class, and/or a parent/teacher conference.
Attendance Policy
The school tardy and absence policies will be
strictly
enforced. Additionally, students wishing to use the restroom must
leave their cell phone with me when they do so. Students without
cell phones must provide written communication to me from their parents
to that effect.
Communication
We are happy to provide answers and clarification for all of my students and their parents. We can be contacted in the following ways:
Mrs. Beaudoin
Voicemail: (805) 495-7491 x1809
e-mail: tbeaudoin@conejo.k12.ca.us
Mr. Swanson
Voicemail: (805)
495-7491 x1301
e-mail: kristerswanson@conejo.k12.ca.us