2019-2020 Expectations

Below is a copy of what parents & students were required to sign & submit by the due date posted.  Please feel free to refer to this at any time during the year.  I can be easily reached at dramo@bufsd.org with any questions you may have!

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Mrs. Ramo                                         U.S. History & Government                                             2019-2020

U.S. History & Government offers students an examination of American history from our nation’s beginnings through modern times. Students must pass both this course and the Regents Exam to meet current NYS Graduation requirements. The minimum passing score for each is 65. 

OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this course students should be able to successfully complete the course and Regents Exam. The minimum passing score for each is 65. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Student are required to bring a binder, plenty of paper, standard blue or black pens (2 or more), & a highlighter to class daily. There is no corresponding textbook for this course.

EXPECTATIONS:

v  Students will be on time, in their seats & ready to begin by the time the bell rings daily

v  Students are to be prepared daily with all required supplies, work, & class handouts or will lose credit

v  Cutting & lateness not class will not be tolerated, school policies will be strictly enforced

v  Cheating, such as but not limited to plagiarism, will result in a loss of credit for that assignment & administrative intervention (see your Student Handbook for the definitions of plagiarism & cheating as needed)

v  Disruptions to the learning process (including, but not limited to, inappropriate behavior toward me or classmates) will not be tolerated

v  Students will have internet access other than a mobile device to access their homework assignments, updates, notifications, exam review, online quizzes & exams, & my online gradebook – computer access is available on any computer lab or library during free periods or after school for students without this access at home

It is expected that students will follow all district building, & class rules at all times. Failure to do so will lead to consequences ranging from parent contact to administrative action.

GRADING POLICY:

Averages for each marking period can be viewed at any time in my online grade book. Students will receive a password by late September. Parents are encouraged to email me at dramo@bufsd.org to request their own password for their student’s grades. Grades will be determined as followed:

Tests: 35%                 Quizzes: 25%                        Homework: 20%                   Class Work: 20%

Al homework is posted online well in advance of due dates. All information regarding due dates & make ups can be found in the post for each assignment. Any work due not turned in by the start of class is considered late. A list of required websites was provided in class today, please go over it with your student.

U.S. History is not a difficult course but it does require your best efforts. If you do your best, complete your assignments, come to class, & seek extra help when needed, you should easily pass both the course & Regents Exam!

This signed sheet is due back by the date posted online. A copy has be posted there for your convenience.  I look forward to a fun & successful year with you & your student!

Parent Signature: _______________________________      Student: ________________________________

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Parent Name (please PRINT)                                        Parent Email