Follow the basics: Be on time; be respectful; be prepared; meet deadlines. Class behavior and participation are active, regular elements of your grade. Requirements of appearance and behavior as outlined in the CBHS Student Handbook will be enforced. Homework: Homework frequently will involve nightly reading assignments. Quizzes will be based on nightly readings and on notes taken in class. Ask questions whenever necessary – I will assume you understand everything as presented if you do not ask questions. Make-up Work: Students absent from class are responsible for assignments and should consult the teacher or their classmates for work missed. A grade of ZERO will be recorded for homework, major tests or papers not made up within five school days of the student's return. Class Projects: Periodic projects will be a part of the course of study. These projects may be completed individually; some may require group work. Varying levels of credit will be awarded for outside projects. Extra Credit: Students who work hard but need extra help may be allowed to submit work for extra credit, at the discretion of the teacher. Notebooks: Students must bring to class each day a SPIRAL, ONE-SUBJECT NOTEBOOK. They must take careful notes to reinforce their understanding of lectures and discussions. Students must add context to notes – don’t simply copy what’s on the screen. Notebooks periodically will be collected and graded, based both on content and neatness of appearance. Testing: Quizzes may be given on any day, and will not be announced. They will cover lecture and reading material over the past several days. Objective and/or subjective examinations are given at the end (and middle, in come cases) of each major unit. If a student misses a major test due to absence, failure to make it up within five days of the student's return will result in a grade of zero. Grading: Students are evaluated based on assignments and testing, but also on their demeanor during class time. Points are given to students who listen attentively, respect others, ask questions, engage in class discussion and show a general interest in the material. Conversely, points are deducted for students who talk excessively, nod off, are ill prepared or who show a lack of interest in the learning process. Each day a student is influencing his grade by the way he conducts himself while in the classroom. Students will be graded each quarter according to the following criteria: Daily/weekly assignments Thoughtful class participation and proper demeanor Quizzes/exams Special projects/research