STUDENT'S NAME (print)_____________________________________________
TEACHER'S NAME: Mrs. Francis
FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
GRADE EXPECTATIONS
Please read the grade expectation sheet and sign your name on the lines provided below.
If you wish to ask any question about this information, please feel free to call the social
studies office at 488-9331.
Course title: Contemporary World Issues/Model United Nations
Office phone: 516-488-9331
Best time to call:
6:30-7:00 am.
Extra Help period:
2 and 3
Voice Mail:
6531
Notebook: A blue, three-ring looseleaf notebook is required in class everyday.
Homework: Homework will be assigned four times per week and will include:
Makeup work: Work missed due to absence must be made up. It is the responsibility of
each student to obtain and complete all missed classwork, homework, assignments,
quizzes and tests and to see that they are completely made up in a timely manner. Failure
to complete makeup work within a prescribed time may result in a lowered or failing
grade. Attendance and participation are integral and important parts of learning.
Projects: Type: Country papers, position papers
Report card grade formula guidelines:
This class is predominantly performance-based and research driven. Research and
presentation projects are equivalent to a test grade.
Independent Research:
Tests/committee topics/ country papers/ position papers/ daily current events
Presentations:
planned and spontaneous speeches
Participation:
use of parliamentary procedure/caucusing/resolution writing
Notebook:
neatly organized/all handouts kept and sections
40%
30%
20%
10%
OTHER:
1. If the student is legally absent for a test, the student is responsible for making up the
test during his/her free periods in a timely manner. If the student does not make up the
test within the prescribed time, the student will receive a zero for the test.
2. Students are expected to come to class each day fully prepared. This includes a
notebook binder, agenda book, working pen or pencil, textbook, and their previous night's
homework (when applicable).
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