Mrs.

Hanley
mrshanley@gmail.com
555-555-5555

Last Name, First Name

Home Address
Gmail Email Address
Parent/Guardian Name
Telephone Number
What do you hope to learn in this class?

Course Objectives
Student will be taught information including

1. Political and Cultural Contributions of Individuals and

Groups
2. How Continuity and Change Have Influenced History

3. Primary Documents, Material Artifacts and Historical

Places.

4. Conflict and Cooperation Among Social Groups and

Organizations

Supplies You Will Need

1 binder (You may use one section of another
binder for this class)
Pen or pencils
Highlighters
Loose leaf paper for homework/ Cornell Notes
Schoology.com Account (THIS IS A REQUIREMENT)
Google/Gmail Account (THIS IS A REQUIREMENT)

My Expectations
Come to school/class everyday, on time and ready to
work.
When the bell rings, you should be in your seat
working on your Do Now assignment
Complete all work on time
You will lose points for all late assignments

My Expectations
Show respect for others
Show respect for yourself
Show respect for property
If you would like to borrow items in this room, please
see me first

You are responsible for make-up work. You must

bring an absence note to turn in make-up work
Note must have VALID telephone number

Class Rules
Follow all Rules of Furness High School
No eating, drinking or chewing gum in class.
Please place all trash in the trashcan
No cell phones (UNLESS GIVEN PERMISSION)
Respect everyones opinion and contribution

Class Rules
No electronics during class
Come to class on time. If you are late, you must
bring a note.
Students that are assigned detentions are
required to serve them.

Grading Policy
Homework/Cornell Notes- 35%
Classwork/Essays- 30%
Tests/Quizzes/Projects- 25%
Attendance/Participation- 10%

Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned in the form of Cornell
Notes, Essays or Research papers
Readings will be assigned daily.
You will need computers/internet for some homework
assignments. Please see me if you do not have a
computer.

Tutoring and Extra Credit

Please see me if you would like tutoring or help
with assignments
Please see if you would like extra credit work

Missed Work
If you are absent the day your essay/paper is due,
you must bring it when you return
You must have an absence note receive credit

You have one week to complete work you missed

during an absence
Tests
Quizzes
Classwork

Cheating and Copying

You will receive a 0 for all work that has been
copied from others
You will receive a 0 for all cheating
You will be disciplined for cheating or coping
Detention
Parent contact
other

Class Participation
Classroom Participation is a requirement for this
course.

actively taking notes

participating in discussions
participating in group activities
other

Icebreaker- Interview
Ask your partner the following questions (be sure
to write down the answers)

What is your full name?

How old are you?
Why did you come to Furness High
School
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
What was the best thing you did this
summer?
If you could go anywhere in the world for
30 minutes, where would you go? Why?
What do you like about school?
What would you change about school?