Government/Economics Syllabus

2007-2008

Instructor: Kevin Sheppard

Grading for my class will be on a 50 / 50 scale. This means that daily work will count 50% of your six weeks grade and Chapter Tests will count 50% of your grade . However, this is before your Six Weeks Test, which will count as 25% of your six weeks grade.

    

The way to calculate your six weeks grade is to average your chapter tests and daily work, then multiply that by .75.  Then figure out your Six Weeks Test and multiply by .25.  Add the two  together.

 

You will be expected to:

•  Be on time to class and be in your seat when tardy bell rings or be counted absent.
• Stay quiet and answer to your name during roll call. If you do not answer when your name is called , you will be counted absent
• Have all assignments turned in or certain privileges will not be allowed.  You will not be allowed to leave class, i.e. to talk to another teacher, go to library, etc. if you are missing 1 or more assignments.
•  Do work in black or blue ink. No red ink. 
•  Bring book to class – If you do not have your book in class, I will automatically deduct 30 points from that assignment. Be responsible. Responsibility and respect go a long way in my class.
• Take constructive criticism.  If your average is a 52 and you walk into class without a book and pen and are also late, I will probably raise my voice at you. This is not disrespecting you, it is disciplining you. Know the difference.
• Have a sense of urgency – in getting your work in on time, showing up on time, doing what you are told when you are told.
• Know that NO means NO. Accept that answer from me. Don’t argue.