SVCC U.S. History Syllabus

What will students be required to do?

various writing assignments, including essays short responses, a research paper, tests, quizzes, projects, and various classwork including the analysis of primary and secondary sources

Will there be a final exam at the end of the course?

Yes, there will be a final exam at the end of the course

What grade do you need for MCPS to pay for the DE course?

you need a C or above

What grade do you need for your parents to pay the DE course?

you need a D or below

Tests, projects, paper assignments, major assessments

30%

Quizzes, discussions, classwork, daily assignments, class participation grades

70%

Minimum for tests/projects/presentation grades per 9 weeks

3

Minimum for classwork/quizzes/homework grades per 9 weeks

12

How many grades will you receive from SVCC for this class?

2 grades

Do these two courses that you take for history average for SVCC?

No, they do not average for SVCC

How much are you allowed to be absent from this class?

no more than 20%

What will happen if you miss more than 20% of the class?

You will be dropped from the class with a grade of W or F, depending on the date last attended or drop date

What kind of notes will students be required to take?

Handwritten notes

How many points will be deducted if you fail to complete an assignment by its due date?

10 points per day

After how many days until late assignments won’t be accepted?

3 school days

What will happen if you fail to complete any assignments?

It will result in a zero

Does Mrs. Johnson give out extra credit?

No, she does not give out extra credit assignments

What will happen if she sees a phone in the classroom?

If a cell phone or other communication device is seen during class, the item will be confiscated

What will happen if you violate the honor code?

Violations of the Honor Code result in a zero and disciplinary action

What will the paper say if it is group work or individual work?

It will say group work or individual work in the corner of the page

What will happen if there is a student seen with a cell phone in their possession during a quiz or test?

they will receive a zero on the assignment, their device will be confiscated, and an office referral will be written

How fast should SVCC workers reply to your email?

within 48 hours

Will students have access to SVCC resources?

Yes, they will via mySVCC

What will happen if an assignment is turned into Mrs. Johnson?

The Turnitin results become permanant

When will feedback on assignments happen?

Within 7 school days