Classroom Policies and Expectations

Classroom Policies

Be on Time

        * You are expected to be in your seat by the time class starts.
        * Lateness disrupts the classroom environment

Be Prepared

        * You are expected to come to school each day with the following items:
        * 2 pens or 2 pencils. (Just in case one runs out or breaks)
        * A composition notebook
        * Loose leaf paper
        * A folder for handouts

Homework

        * If you do not bring one or more of these items for more than 2 days, the following consequence will occur:
        * 1st  time and you will receive a phone call home.
        * 2nd time and the dean will be contacted.
        * 3rd time and the principal will be contacted
        * 4th time and your parents or legal guardians will be brought in for a scheduled meeting with the dean, principal, or 
          guidance counselor.

Be Respectful

        * Each person in the room will be respectful towards others in Mr. Ott’s classroom.
        * It is expected that each person show their respect by:
              * Only one person speaking at a time during class discussions.
              * Raising a hand and waiting to be called on.
              * Actively listening to each other by looking towards the person speaking and trying to understand their point of 
                view.
              * No foul or degrading language towards others.
              * Moving your seat if you are asked to by Mr.Ott or any other authority figure.

         * If you do not show your respect in these ways, you will receive the following consequences
              * 1st  time and you will receive a phone call home.
              * 2nd time and the dean will be contacted.
              * 3rd time and the principal will be contacted
              * 4th time and your parents or legal guardians will be brought in for a scheduled meeting with the dean, principal, 
                or guidance counselor.

Absences

          * If you are absent from Mr. Ott’s class you must do the following

              * For more than 2 absences in a row, bring a note explaining your absence that is signed by a parent or legal 
                guardian, doctor, or authority figure.
              * You are expected to check your weekly homework packet and complete your homework. 
                You look up homework on the classroom wiki at 
                [http:www.mybetanyc.com/departments/socialstudies/teachers/ott/ Mr. Ott's Class Page]
              * You are expected to get the notes from the days that you missed.
              * Failure to bring in a note, complete your homework, or copy the notes will result in disciplinary action.

Homework

         * No late homework will be accepted.
         * Homework must be handed in the day it is due.

Grading Policy

         * Grades are based on a point system. exams, projects, quizzes, homework, and daily work are all assigned points.

Syllabus

Grading

Grades are calculated on a point system. The following are the percentages for each category.

Classwork: 50% (Includes: Participation and Completion of daily worksheets and projects)

Quiz & Tests: 25% (Includes: Quizzes, Tests, DBQ’s, Essays, and Projects)

Attendance: 15% (Includes: Absenteeism and lateness)

Homework: 10% (All homework assignments)

Website

www.mybetanyc.com

This website contains information for resources for Social Studies. Students can look up lesson schedule, classwork, homework, quiz and test schedules, and resources for the course and history topics.

Navigation Instructions (Click the following Buttons on the website)

> Current Students
> Academic Departments
> Social Studies
> Teacher Pages 
> Mr. Ott
           > Class Calendar
           > Global Wiki

Quizzes & Tests

Students who miss quizzes and tests will be allowed to make up that quiz or test at a scheduled (by teacher and student) date. Missing that scheduled date may result in a zero for that quiz or test.