Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Global History & Geography 10

Instructor: Ms. Garcia            Contact Time: 8:57-9:38         Phone Ext: 1341

Grading Policy
1. Averages are determined by a Total Points System
2. Each assignment is given a point value. A student will receive a grade for every assignment turned in . NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL NOT PASS THE QUARTER, IF YOU DO NOT TURN IN YOUR HOMEWORK.
3. A student’s grade will be determined by dividing the total points earned in quarter by the total points available.
4. THERE ARE NO MAKE UPS FOR TESTS OR QUIZES. If you are absent the day of an assessment you will receive a zero for that assignment. If there are extenuating circumstances, a parent should send a note in with their student the next day. No Note no make up test. (There are never make ups for quizes).
A hangnail is not an extenuating circumstance.
Example:

Points AvailablePoints Earned

Homework	400	300
Classwork	100	70
Projects	100	80
Test/Quizzes	400	300
Totals	1000	750

750/1000 = 75%

Homework Policy
1. Homework will be given 3 or 4 days a week
2. Homework is due on the due date.
3. No late work will be accepted.
4. Work must be brought to class with student.
(Not left in the locker and brought later.)
5. If a student is absent, the assignment is due the next day
the student comes to class.
6. If a student is going to be out for an extended time, please
contact me for work.

Test Policy
YOU MUST BE IN CLASS THE DAY OF A TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You will receive a zero for the test unless the guidelines below are
followed:
1. In order to make up a test you must be in my room the next morning at
7:15 am with a note from your parent explaining your absence
addressed to me.
2. NO NOTE, NO MAKE UP!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. If there are special circumstances, ie: a death in the family, a parent should call me to make special arrangements to make up the test before school ASAP.