home

Miss Culpepper' s Wiki

“Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.”  ~Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Email: kculpepper@chilton.k12.al.us Click here for Our Class Calendar Click here for [|CMS Homepage]

= Civics =

= Geography Click here for ISN assignments, Bell Ringer questions, and general class info. =

= World History = = Click here for ISN assignments, Bell Ringer questions, and general class info. = = =

= =

**__ MATERIALS __**
// Obedience brings blessings, but disobedience brings consequences. –Author unknown //
 * Bring these items with you to class __every day__. **
 * Loose leaf paper
 * Two 3-pronged folders ( One for Bell Ringers and one for ISN)
 * Black/Blue pen or Pencil (ONLY **NO** colored ink)
 * __ CLASS RULES __**


 * What I EXPECT…. **
 * 1) That you will treat other people and school property with **respect**.
 * 2) That you will come to class on time and **prepared**.
 * 3) That you will listen carefully and **follow directions** the first time they are given.
 * 4) That you will raise your hand and wait for **permission** to speak or leave you seat.
 * 5) That you will **stay on task** and will participate in all class activities.

Given a verbal warning Given a written assignment Have a parent contacted Sent to the administration * Severe infractions will automatically be sent to the administration.
 * Discipline **
 * If you CHOOSE to break a rule you will be: **

__** CLASS PROCEDURES **__

// “Nothing will work unless you do.” -Maya Angelou //

 * Make-Up Work **
 * 1) If you missed class notes **__you__** are responsible to get them from a classmate. If you need a worksheet please check the makeup work bin.
 * 2) If you miss a test, be prepared to take the test when you return to school during homeroom.
 * 3) I follow the Student Handbook guidelines on days missed ratio to days to make-up work.
 * 4) All make-up work must be put in my hands.


 * Grading **
 * To calculate nine weeks averages **, I will take the total number of points earned and divide by the total number of points possible. Progress reports and report cards will be sent home as indicated in the Student Handbook.


 * Final grades will consist of scores on: **
 * tests-multiple choice, matching and short answers
 * maps-labeled or read
 * quizzes-on class notes and assigned reading.
 * homework-vocabulary, review sheets
 * projects-in and out of class
 * class activities which include: notes, interactive student notebooks, bell ringers (checked every two weeks), other class assignments (i.e. worksheets, videos, charts and graphs, etc…)

Daily Routine Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero for that assignment.
 * Each day you will begin class by answering a **Bell Ringer** question. These questions will come from previous discussions, homework assignments, or readings. Bell Ringers should be kept in your Bell Ringer folder and are graded every 10 days unless otherwise noted.
 * All students will maintain an **Interactive Student Notebook (ISN).** Each day our notes, class activities, reflections, and homework will be placed in this notebook. In an interactive notebook for every piece of new information that goes in, there is an accompanying activity designed to help the student personalize and understand the information. The ISN will be checked twice each nine weeks. Other grades will come from the work produced in the ISN. These will consist of all activities and homework assignments. Students are responsible to keep their notebooks current and accurate.
 * ** Tests ** are given at the completion of a concept; therefore, there is no routine day. Study guides are given at least two days in advance for each test and specific dates posted in the online calendar and assignment board.
 * ** Activities/Projects ** are sprinkled throughout our study. Printed instructions, which include requirements and grading, will be given in class.
 * ** Passes ** –Each student will receive 2 hall/bathroom passes each nine weeks. Once passes are used or lost students WILL NOT be given permission to leave class. If unused, each pass is worth 5 bonus points added into the nine week average.
 * Cheating **

Missing assignments will receive a grade of zero until it is completed or made up. All missed assignments will be logged into the “Missing Assignment Binder”. Late work will be accepted and can be completed for 60% credit.
 * Missing Assignments **