Mr.

Francis - Syllabus
Email: daniel.francis@tsd.org

Classroom Rule
● Feel free to do anything that does not cause a problem for you or anyone else on the
planet.

Activities
● E.D.D’s (Everyday Drills)
● Teacher-directed instruction
● Group work
● Individual work
● Discussions/debates
● Tests/Quizzes

Grades
Grading Scale:
● 90% of your grade will be academic performance based on points
● 10% of your grade is work habits- the values you display in class.

Tardy to Class
Being in your seat when the bell rings is on time. 1-10 minutes late is tardy, if they are a habit
we will make a plan to fix it. After 10 minutes late is considered an absence.

What to Bring to Class

● Blue or black ink pen, or pencil
● Notebook labeled social studies, with your name
○ DON’T BE THE ONE
● A FOLDER

How to find daily assignments

● Check Google Classroom and the Unit slideshow found in google classroom
● Check the table by the door. Extra copies will always be in the folders near the door to
the room.
● Ask a classmate and/or come talk to me
Turning in Work
● First and last name, and date, should be on all of your work.
● There is a basket to turn work in on the back desk. All classwork, tests, quizzes,
and papers will go in there.
● All digital assignments will be turned in through Google Classroom.

Finding out grade status

● Check Infinite Campus- all grades are there.
● You may redo assignments you are not happy with.
○ For larger assignments this can be more challenging, but I am always open to
revisions and improving your grade.
● See me and I can pull up your grades for you and give you feedback on what to work on.

Student responsibilities after an absence

● It is very important that you get what you missed in the case of an absence.
● To find out what you missed. Check Google Classroom, ask a peer, or come talk to
me/email me.
● Making up Assignments = You need to come and see me to make a plan. I value your
work and will grade it if you miss class and need to make up work.
● Communication with me is vital so we are on the same page and I can answer any
questions
Late Assignments
● Completion of assignments on time is vital to your learning and grade in the class

Ending Class
● You will be dismissed, please be respectful when nearing the end of class.

Consequences for classroom rule violation

● Will be handled on a case by case basis