What type of workload can I expect from this course?
	Will I have a midterm or final exam?
	What kind of classroom environment can I expect?
	What materials will I need for this course?
	What happens if I have computer problems the night before an assignment is due?
	How do I get help?

What type of workload can I expect from this course? Homework - average of four nights per week, each graded homework assignment is worth 2 points (though not all homework assignments are checked for credit). Quizzes - average one-three per unit, worth approximately 10-20 points Tests - one per unit, test worth approximately 50-100 points Performance Assessments - average one per unit, worth approximately 75-100 points Researching - most every unit 4C History Technology Applications - every students will contribute to the class blog, wiki, and podcast in every unit

 

Will I have a midterm or final exam? You will have both a midterm (administered in February) and final exam (administered in June). Both exams consist of 55 objective questions (content and document based questions) and a free response essay or document based question essay (honors only). The scores for each exam will comprise the score for the Exam marking period on the final report card.  In other words, the exams, together, account for 20% of the final year average.

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What kind of classroom environment can I expect? Dynamic, fun, full of activity Respectful of others' ideas and property Safe and friendly (no tolerance for disrespectful behavior)

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What materials will I need for this course? A three-ring notebook Lined notebook paper Textbook Media storage device (preferably a USB flash drive of 128 MB capacity or greater) On a limited basis - index cards, glue sticks, highlighters, colored pencils, markers

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What happens if I have computer problems the night before an assignment is due? Never wait until the last minute to print an assignment! Always back up your files in more than one location (hard drive, 3½ floppy disk, USB flash drive, CD, e-mail). ALWAYS save paper copies and rough drafts of your assignments. Bring in your media storage device and/or paper copies or e-mail your assignment to Mrs. Dorman to avoid loosing credit should your printer or computer fail.

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How do I get help? QUIA web site - nightly homework, current unit outline with due dates, and important class information, online review activities, study guides, etc. E-mail - jdorman@cbsd.org Call Mrs. Dorman at 267-893-2731. Mrs. Dorman is available by appointment in the cafeteria from 7:00-7:20 AM, during Resource, and after school.

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