Work and Grades
How many categories are there for grading?
4
Where do you turn in paper work?
In the bin for your class
Where should phones be stored during class?
Phone Holder
What will Ms. Butler use to regain the attention of the class if it gets too loud?
A bell
Civics/US I Trivia: What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce independence from Britain and explain why
If you are absent for a long period of time, what should you do?
Check in with Ms. Butler
Does Ms. Butler offer retakes?
No, test corrections
How do you know what number to put your phone in?
It is labeled on your assigned desk
If you have this class at the end of the day, what must you do before leaving?
Put chairs up!
House = Proportional
Senate = Equal
How is late work graded?
Points are taken off each day it is late
If you need to leave the classroom during class, what do you need to do? (2 Steps!)
1. Receive verbal permission
2. Sign out when leaving, sign back in when returning (Fully fill out the info!)
The Academic Integrity Policy means there is no ___________ or ___________ allowed.
Will accept: Cheating/plagiarism/academic dishonesty
Thinking back to the "Mutual Respect" Slide, finish the quote: "I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them _______" - Maya Angelou
Feel
US I/Civics Trivia: How many parts are there to the 1st Amendment?
5: Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition, Religion
How many days do you have to make up late work?
Same number of days that you were out!
If Ms. Butler offers extra credit, who is it available to?
Everyone!
Why is it important to sign out of the room? Give at least one reason
Accountability --> Time out of class can have impact on Grades
In case of emergency
What are the two main reasons Ms. Butler may contact home?
Positive Notes and Reporting Classroom Behavior/Concerns
US I/Civics Trivia: How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
What is the largest graded category in this class?
Tests/Projects
What 3 things should you do when you come in to class without being prompted?
Sit in assigned seat, put away phone, Do Now Activity
In addition to phone usage, what other device/topic was covered in the technology slide.
Computers, important to use them appropriately and stay on task
When can you use AI in here?
When Ms. Butler gives specific permission
US I/Civics Trivia: What is the name of the rebellion that happened in Western MA after the Revolutionary War?
Shays' Rebellion