Mrs. Edwards’ Social Studies

Class Expectations & Guidelines

THE BASICS:

■ Be present, be prepared, be awesome. Bring your brain, materials, and a

good attitude every day.

■ No phones. If your phone is out, it becomes my phone. I don’t need a new

one, but I’ll happily babysit yours until the bell and write you a referral. It’s been 2 years, NO MORE WARNINGS!

■ No snacks. This isn’t a movie theater, and I’m not sharing my space

with your Flamin’ Hot Cheeto dust. Save the snacking for lunch.

■ No leaving before dismissal. The bell doesn’t dismiss you—Mrs. Edwards

does. (And yes, I’ve been saying this for years.)

■ Respect everyone. That means your classmates, your teacher, and

yes—even the people in history you may not like.

■ Do your own work. Copying is for printers, not students.

■ Participate. Raise your hand, share your thoughts, ask questions. The more

you put in, the more fun this gets.

■ Have a sense of humor. We’ll talk about wars, revolutions, and

politics—things can get heavy. Laughing makes it better.

■ Try your best. Mistakes are proof you’re learning (and they usually make the

best stories anyway).

Grading Categories & Percentages

• Tests – 40%: Major assessments covering units of study.

• In-Class Activities – 25%: Daily work, group projects, simulations, and interactive tasks that keep us engaged in learning.

• Quizzes – 20%: Short checks for understanding along the way.

• Homework – 10%: Practice and reinforcement outside of class.
  Note: NO late homework will be accepted, except in the case of excused absences as outlined in the school policy.

• Speaking & Listening – 5%: Earned through active participation each day—asking questions, sharing ideas, and being part of discussions.
  If you choose to sleep in class, you lose those points for that day!