World Geography 9 th Grade Teacher: Mr. Postier Room:A110 Class Expectations and Information

Class Expectations  Be in your seat and ready when the bell rings.

Class Expectations  Bring all materials needed for class.  Purses, backpacks, book bags, etc., MUST be kept under or beside your desk.

Class Expectations  Respect YOURSELF and the RIGHTS,FEELINGS and PROPERTY of others.

Class Expectations  Follow instructions and school rules carefully.

Class Expectations  Complete ALL assignments on time.

Class Expectations  Be polite and raise your hand before speaking.

Class Expectations  Only Water is allowed in class, and ONLY with permission. No food in class except on designated “LHS Free Days”

Class Expectations  Cell phones, Mp3s, Ipods, and any other electronic devices MUST be turned off and kept out of sight during class.

Class Expectations  Using classroom equipment is allowed ONLY with permission.

Class Expectations  ALWAYS DO YOUR VERY BEST!

Items Needed for Class Provided Materials: Pocket folder Writing Paper Required Materials: #2 Pencils and/or Pen (Blue or Black Ink Only) Highlighter Marker (1 or 2 colors) *Suggested Materials: Colored Pencils, or Markers (Watercolor), or Crayons (At Least 4 Colors) World Atlas (Recommended but Optional) Ruler (6" Minimum) Calculator (nothing expensive, cheap Kmart, Wal-mart, Target, or Dollar Store calculators will be fine) Flash/Jump/Pin Drive (useful for storing computer files) *Suggested materials may be provided in class if available. It is suggested that students bring their own, in case the materials are not available. Items to Avoid - Please do NOT bring these items to class Permanent Markers Pens with light colored ink (yellow, silver, pink, etc...) Super Glue

Absence: When you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, and make arrangements to complete the work you missed. If you return on the day of a test, quiz, or other exam, you will be expected to take the test, quiz, or exam as scheduled with the rest of the class. If your absence was excused, you still need to make up the work missed.

Late Assignments: Assignments are due on the due date. Late assignments will receive an automatic deduction of 10%. Assignments turned in after the applicable unit is completed will receive a grade up to a maximum of 75%. Extra time may be granted if a student can show a real need or hardship prior to the due date. Students with assignments that are late due to absence, will be granted extra time to be determined by the teacher. Alternative Assignments: If a student misses an assignment that was part of an in class activity or video, an alternate assignment may be assigned.

Grades – Grades will be assigned using a weighted scale as follows: Daily Work = 30% Unit Tests and Projects = 50% Six Weeks Exam = 20% Daily Work – The daily work portion your grade will consist of notes, vocabulary, map skills, videos, class activities and assignments. Homework will also be counted as daily work. Unit Tests and Projects – Each three-weeks, you will do 1-2 projects in class. These projects require more than one class period to complete, and often require computer research. They will be counted the same as a unit test. Your are expected to take all tests when they are scheduled. Makeup tests and Retakes may be allowed for unit tests in special circumstances.

Six-Weeks, Semester, and End of Year Exams: You are expected to take all tests when they are scheduled. Makeup exams may be offered in case of absence, but only if scheduling allows. NO Retakes will be allowed for Six Weeks, Semester, or End of Year Exams.

Course Topics – Units of study will be as follows: 1st Six Weeks – Physical Geography, Human Geography 2nd Six Weeks – The U.S. & Canada, Latin America 3rd Six Weeks – Europe & Russia 4th Six Weeks – Middle East & North Africa, Sub Saharan Africa 5th Six Weeks – South Asia, Central Asia, and East Asia 6th Six Weeks – Southeast Asia, Australia/Oceania/Antarctica Pre AP Classes – Pre AP students will be expected to complete a research project & presentation each six weeks.

After School Tutoring: AST is available most weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment or assignment. AST runs from 3:50 – 4:45. Saturday School is also available most Saturdays from 8:00 – Noon.

Online Help/Resources: You may find the class webpage at: geostuff.net This web site is designed to provide students with resources and help with class assignments. Students will be able to access class assignments and resources to help them complete assignments outside of the classroom.

Textbooks: A classroom set of textbooks will be available for students to use. There will also be a few textbooks available for students to check out and take home for short periods of time. Students will be responsible for books they have checked out. Students will be billed for any books they have checked out that are lost or destroyed.