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=Welcome to Whitmer's US History Class!=

If you are absent and miss an activity or video, make sure to see me to get a makeup assignment.

"The past is never dead" (William Faulkner), its not even the past, its "Sasha" (which is Zumani for " living in our memories," or consciousness). Our past binds binds us, and shapes our future. "Those who do not know history are destined to repeat it." (Burke)

**Social Science (US History) Syllabus ** **Teacher: Mr. Whitmer ** Office: B220 Office Hours: 4th Period and Lunch. Office Phone: (760) 947-6777 ext. 4226 E-Mail Address: twhitmer11@apu.edu Web Page: http://whitmerushistory.wikispaces.com/

This course will strictly adhere to the State Standards. However, detours are to be expected and other material will be covered (depending on time constraints). Students are expected to utilize the side board for the weekly schedule and pick up any missed assignments. Students are to come to class prepared with paper and a writing utensil every day. Other materials may be required throughout the year, on these occasions the students will be given ample warning. Retention of the course material covered is expected. Parents and students can access current grades at: []
 * Class Expectations and Procedures: **
 * 1) Be in your seat and working by the time the Bell Rings (Board Work).
 * 2) All assignments are due before class begins.
 * 3) Use the “Student Supplies,” not the teacher’s supplies.
 * 4) Refer to the Course website and Class Calendar/Assignment List for Make-Up Work.
 * 5) __Try your BEST at all times! __ (If you attend class, you are expected to work and participate, if this is a problem, I will be happy to show you the door.)

Violations of these rules will result in consequences. These include, but are certainly not limited to: __1) Warning, 2) Additional Work/Seat Change, 3) Phone Call Home, 4) Referral and a trip to the office.__ I reserve the right to skip any of these consequences if I deem the infraction worthy. The class rules are as follows: **//__(All School Rules are in effect as well)__//**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Class Rules: **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Be respectful to others, this includes: __No Talking while the Teacher is Talking__.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Sit in your assigned seats, and if you need to move for any reason, raise your hand.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Clean up after yourself, the teacher is not your maid.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">No food or drinks without a reseal-able lid.
 * 5) __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NO CRYING __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> (this includes whining, blubbering, complaining, grieving, groaning, lamenting, moaning, sniveling, sobbing, wailing, whimpering, and all other forms)! This is in reference to grades, I do not give you your grade, you earn your grade.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Your grade will be broken down in this way. Extra Credit will be assigned at the teacher’s discretion. To earn Extra Credit, the student must perform above and beyond reasonable expectations. __Unexcused Late Work will be docked 10% and an additional 10% for each day it is late. Students will be able to make up any quiz or test at lunch during the following 10 school days.__ All grades are final.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Grading Rubric: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">20% = Projects <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">10% = Participation ||  ||< <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: left;">100%-90%---A <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">89.99%-80%-B <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">79.99%-70%-C <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">69.99%-60%-D <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">59.99% and lower --F || __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">No Exceptions __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> will be made! <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">(You are all adults and therefore must take responsibility for your own actions.) === ***THE “C” POLICY*** One last note I would like to make you aware of and that is, in this class no student should fail. I have a policy that __if all assignments are complete__, and __all test are taken__ to the best of their ability even if that requires numerous attempts at the test, and the student attends class regularly __with few absences__, IF all this is done the student should not receive a grade lower than a “**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24px;">C ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">.” Keep this in mind when grades come out. ** ===
 * < <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: left;">Grade Breakdown: ||  ||< Grade Scale: ||
 * < <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: left;">35% = Tests and Essays <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">35% = Assignments and Homework