Humanities

Course Descriptions:
Humanities:
The United States History portion of this class will cover from post reconstruction to modern age: Students will examine
the major turning points in American history from the time just after the Civil War to the period immediately following
9/11. While we cover US History we will use writing so that the students will be able to have a deeper understanding of
modern US History.
Classroom Rules & Expectations:

 Be on time. Come ready to work and learn.

 Be prepared. Come to class with all of the materials you will need each day.
 Be respectful of your classmates and your teacher.
 Be responsible for yourself (make-up work, assignments, etc.).
 Be fair to those around you (be honest, show integrity, be courteous).
 Be considerate of my classroom - keep it clean.
 Respect school property. If you mess it up, clean it up.
 Pay attention in class.
 Rudeness, disrespect, and disruptions of any kind will not be tolerated. Students will be dismissed from
this classroom if they engage in these activities.

Consequences for failure to follow School and Classroom Rules:

 Verbal warning
 Parent contact
 Office referral
o * sever offences will result in office referrals, or higher level of consequences.

Expectations of Students:

 Attend class each day and be ready to learn.

 Respect for the teacher, other students, and school property.
 Obey all classroom and school rules.
 Follow directions the first time they are given.
 Bring needed materials to class every day.
 Participate appropriately.
 Complete all assignments.
 Be honest, do your own work, and be a responsible student.
 Ask questions when you do not understand the material being covered.
  Provide adequate outside study time.

Procedures:

15 - 15 Rule:

 No one will be allowed to leave the room for the first 15 minutes of class or the last 15 minutes of class.

Group work:

 Whisper
 If the groups next to you can hear you, you are too loud.
 Group work is a privilege, not a right. If you abuse it, no more group work.

Leaving the Room:

 Once the tardy bell rings, students will leave the room only with teacher permission.
 Acceptable excuses for leaving the room are an emergency, medical reason that's on file in the office, if the
student is called to the office by an administrator, office staff, teacher, or with teacher permission.

Bell-ringers:

 Every day when students enter the classroom, there will be a bell-ringer on the board for the students to complete.
 Students are expected to enter the classroom quietly, take their seats, and immediately begin on their work.
 Students are expected to complete these daily. They will be graded at the end of each week.

Bathroom:

 Bathroom should be used between classes unless a doctor’s note is provided. However, since we are on Block
restroom breaks will be allowed.
 Only one person may leave my room at a time to use the restroom.
 If using the rest room becomes a habit students may be restricted to how many times they go to the restroom. (We
are here to learn not stay in the restroom).

Tests:

 All tests will be announced at least three days prior to test date.
 Test questions will come from lecture notes, assigned readings, and class discussion.
 At the end of every Section, there will be a writing prompt (2.5 test grades). This prompt should be in essay form.

Contact:
jpankey@neshobacentral.com
 Syllabus Agreement
Parents: please review the course syllabus policies and procedures for this class with your student
and sign on this page indicating that you have done so. I will maintain a copy of these pages on file at
the school. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at Neshoba Central
High School. I will be more than happy to contact you by email or phone if you have any questions or
concerns. I am looking forward to the coming year and getting to know you and your child.

Parents:

I have read the information provided and agree to support the policies and procedures of this class.
I will help my student uphold their responsibilities in the class.

____________________________________ _________________
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

Students:

I have read the information provided and agree to the policies and procedures of this class. I will
uphold the responsibilities in the class.

____________________________________ _________________
Student Signature Date