Welcome to Ms. Muson & Mrs. Yulo's U.S. History Class!

1. Welcome to Ms. Muson & Mrs. Yulo's U.S. History Class! Room 210 Ms. Muson smuson@briarcliffschools.org 769-6343 ext. 447 www.muson.info Mrs. Yulo myulo@briarcliffschools.org 769-6343 ext. 401

2. The Most Important Things to Know about Us • We love being a teachers! • We are on your side - whatever you need, let us know. • The key word for the year is COMMUNITY. We all have to think about each other and support each other.

3. HOUSE RULES A quick how-to guide for managing life in Collab

4. HOMEWORK • How much will I have per week? • An average of 2-4 assignments • What happens if by some bizarre chance my homework is LATE? • No penalty if you were absent and make up work in a timely way • 10% off the grade for every day late • LUNCH DETENTION • Expect to have a lunch detention with me the day you don’t hand in your homework. • Bring your lunch and all materials necessary to complete the missing assignment.

5. HOMEWORK, con't. • Where can I find out what the assignment is if I forgot? • www.muson.info • Mrs. Yulo’s room • Make a Study Buddy • Where can I find out if I’m missing any work? • Webgrade on-line gradebook

6. GRADES • Grades are computed on a TOTAL POINT scale. What the heck does that mean? • Assignments are given points according to difficulty • Your grade is based on how many points you earn • How can I get a grade update? • Webgrade on-line gradebook • 2 Hand-outs per quarter (middle & end)

7. EVERYDAY RESPONSIBILITIES • Get to class on time! • What should I do as soon as I get to class? • Get out your agenda & copy down next homework assignment • Get out any homework due that day • Sit and listen for directions! • Where will the night’s homework assignment be posted? • On the board in class - same place everyday! • www.muson.info calendars

8. CLASSROOM BUSINESS • Papers, papers, papers! • Use the HAND-IN BASKET • Graded work will be put back in the COLORED BOXES • Bathroom privileges • One at a time! Pass is in the front of the classroom. • You don’t need to ask for permission to go. Be polite and quiet. • Elves • My helpers! Strictly voluntary, and always appreciated.

9. SUPPLIES • What will I need to bring to class everyday? • Notebook ONLY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES • Don’t “clean out” your notebook unless I assign it. • Paper • Pencil or blue/black pen. No funny colors! • What about a textbook? • Keep it home • Keep it covered

10. Classroom DO's Use your HABITS OF MIND! Be prepared Work hard Keep your brain turned on Be responsible for yourself Treat others with respect

11. Classroom DON'Ts How to short-circuit the learning process & make us crazy! No hats No eating or drinking (except water) No electronic devices No yakking with pals No rudeness or cussing No gum

12. Classroom DON'Ts • What happens if you do a Don’t? • We’ll ask you to stop. When you do, we all win. • Repeat offenders may receive some or all of the following: • Uncomfortable discussion about the situation with us • Confiscation of electronic devices • Detention • Call home • Trip to the Principal’s Office

13. BIG TROUBLE Physical violence of any kind Extreme disrespect Plagiarism of any kind What happens if I get into BIG TROUBLE? • IMMEDIATEtrip to the Principal or Assistant Principal • Call home

14. GETTING HELP • How can I get help with Social Studies? • TELL US! We are brilliant and wonderful, but we can’t read your mind. • Make an appointment with us ASAP. We’ll talk. • Email us! The website has a link to our emails. • What if there’s another kind of problem? • All of the above, or • seek out someone in Guidance • Don’t let yourself be unhappy! Find someone to help.

15. I'm looking forward to an excellent year of U.S. History together!

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