Course Description + Syllabus - Mister Moore

Required materials for this class:
1. 1 binder to which loose-leaf can be added. (notebooks are permitted however not recommended)
2. A folder.
3. A writing utensil.
4. An open mind.
Course Grading Methodology:
Exams – 25%
Quizzes – 15%
Notebook – 5%
Homework – 15%
Projects / Writing Pieces / Midterm / Final – 20%
Participation – 10%
Collected Classwork Assignments – 10%
Late-work / missing exam policy:
It is expected that your work will be turned in by the assigned date. Assigned work
received after the prescribed date will not be accepted unless you the student were
legitimately absent on the due date. Assignments missed due to class cuts or laziness will
not be allowed to be made up.
Missing Homework on any given topic can be made up before or after school (on your
time).
Missing Exams must be made up within one day of returning to class. (If you were cutting
class, you will not be given a make-up exam, instead you will receive a Zero.)
Expectations / Responsiblities:
Expectations of the Student:
1. Treat your fellow classmates and teacher
with respect at all times.
2. Arrive to class at time as often as possible.
3. Follow ALL directions…don’t
question…just do it.
4. Remain seated at all times, unless directed
otherwise by the teacher.
5. Try and submit all homework assignments.
6. Study for all quizzes and exams
7. Leave your ipods, cellphones, sidekicks, cd
players, headphones at home. They are not
allowed in a public school within the city of
New York.
8. Keep your sourcebook clean and readable
for your own sake.
Expectations of the Teacher:
1. Treat all of you with respect.
2. Arrive on time to class every
day.
3. Come prepared to work
everyday for your education.
4. Notify you of all exams at least
one week before.
5. Try to avoid giving homework
on Friday’s unless absolutely
necessary.