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6th Grade World Cultures and History Online Classroom

=__Announcements__=

Well, we are wrapping up our first week by staying in from the rain. I hope everyone weathers the storm this weekend without incident. For social studies classes the first week of school always means taking care of lots of housekeeping - issuing lockers, handing out forms, collecting forms, and more. With most of those mundane tasks behind us, we will begin next week with a study of map skills. Texts books will also be issued next week.
 * //Friday, August 22, 2008//**

All students must complete the online Student Survey by Wednesday, August 20, at 9:30 am. We will discuss this assignment on day one, so pay attention and ask questions early. Do not wait until the last minute!!
 * //Monday, August 18, 2008//**

=__Supplies__=
 * 1 inch 3-ring binder (w/dividers)
 * Paper
 * Pens (blue or black)
 * Other supplies may become necessary later in the year, and adequate notice will be given.

Note: Work done in pencil will not be accepted, unless specified by Mr. Veliz. I encourage you to complete homework on a computer and email your work to me.

=__Class Rules__=

Classroom rules are in place to provide a safe environment for teaching and learning. These rules are nonnegotiable. Fail to adhere to any rule will result in a consequence as described below.

//**The Rules**//
 * 1) You will do nothing that prevents teaching.
 * 2) You will do nothing that prevents your classmates from learning.
 * 3) Everyone in this class will be treated with respect. This includes, but is not limited to: no name calling or teasing (even if intended as a joke), waiting for your turn to speak and listening attentively when others are speaking, and bullying of any kind (including online) will not be tolerated.


 * //The Consequences//**
 * 1) Verbal Warning - A verbal warning will follow the 1st infraction of any classroom or school rule, except when the infraction compromises the safety of classmates (this will require moving directly to steps 1 or 2).
 * 2) Detention - 2nd infractions of any rule will result in a detention and contact of parent or guardian (by phone or email).
 * 3) Referral - 3rd infractions of any rule will result in a referral to the Dean. Continued infractions will result in a referral for each instance.

=__Class Policies__=

Grading Policy
Students will be graded on a total point system. A variety of tools will be used to access student mastery of the material. Points will awarded as follows:
 * Tests and Projects: 100 points
 * Quizzes: 50 points
 * Classwork and Homework: 10-40 points

Tardy Policy

 * 1) You will be considered tardy if you are not in the classroom (or assigned area) when the bell rings.
 * 2) You will also be considered tardy if you are not in your assigned seat/area when class activity or teaching begins.

Make-up Work Policy

 * 1) It is the responsibility of the student to make-up all missed work in the allotted time. One day for each day of excused absence will be allowed for make-up work.
 * 2) It is the responsibility of the student to find out what work needs to be made-up and/or what notes and information was missed. Three resources are available to accomplish this: your fellow students, your teacher, and our class website. This should be handled before or after class.

Late Work Policy

 * 1) All assignments and projects will have a due date. Failure to have completed work when checked by Mr. Veliz (no earlier than the due date) will be considered late and will not receive full credit.
 * 2) Late work completed within 2 days will be reduced by 50% of the earned grade.
 * 3) **Tip for Success**: Don't wait until the last minute and, by all means, do not be late.

Academic Dishonesty Policy
I will hold each student to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Any infraction of this policy will result in a 0 for the assignment or test in question, and a detention and/or referral to the Dean. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
 * 1) Copying the work of another student (includes homework, tests, online assignments, or any other graded work).
 * 2) Using notes or other aids on tests or quizzes without permission.
 * 3) Copying and pasting from electronic sources without providing full citations.
 * 4) Providing answers to any student.

Neatness and Legibility Policy

 * 1) The preferred method for submitting work will be by email or other electronic means.
 * 2) If you find it necessary to turn in work on paper, you should make every effort to complete your work on a computer and print out using standard fonts and black ink.
 * 3) If electronic submission or computer generated work is impossible, only work completed with black or blue ink will be accepted. Torn or wrinkled paper will also not be accepted.

Additional policies will be forthcoming.

=__Procedures__=

Different from rules and policies, procedures provide a plan of action intended to help achieve success in our class.

Start of Class Procedure

 * 1) Come into the room and sit in your assigned seat.
 * 2) Read the Daily Plan displayed on the projector screen and write any assignments or information in your planner.
 * 3) Begin any Bellwork that may be assigned, or sit quietly and wait for instructions.
 * 4) If an assignment is due, place completed work in the assigned box.

End of Class Procedure

 * 1) Begin to clean up and pack up __**only**__ when instructed to do so by Mr. Veliz. **//Do not prepare to leave class until instructed to do so//**.
 * 2) Clean up your area before leaving class. Tables, chairs, and floors should be free of trash or other items before leaving the room.
 * 3) Remain in your assigned seat until dismissed by Mr. Veliz. The bell does not dismiss students. The bell and clock are tools to let Mr. Veliz know how much time he has left.
 * 4) After being dismissed by Mr. Veliz, chairs should be pushed back under the tables and you should exit in an orderly manner. If you are the last class of the day for Mr. Veliz, your chair should be placed on top of your table.

Test and Quiz Procedure

 * 1) You should remain quiet until every student has completed their test and Mr. Veliz has indicated that you are allowed to talk and/or move from your assigned seat.
 * 2) If you finish your test early, you may begin work on another assignement as directed by Mr. Veliz or you may read quietly.

Additional procedures are forthcoming.