Classroom Rules:
 
· Be on time- Students must be promptly seated before class starts so we can begin class and not waste any time at the beginning of the period.
· Be prepared- Students will come to class with all necessities including a blue or black ink pen, classroom binder/folder, and any other materials required for that class period.
· RESPECT yourself and the rights of others- All opinions will be valued and tolerated in the classroom.  Come to class with a positive attitude and be prepared to participate in an orderly manner when voicing an opinion or answering a question.

Parent-Teacher Communication:
 
· I will make an attempt to contact your parents if you violate classroom rules and procedures or are having problems academically.  I will also make positive phone calls as well.
· The best possible way to contact me is by e-mail at jneubauer@horseheadsdistrict.com, you can also try contacting me by phone at the HS via 795-2500 (Voicemail ext. 1802).
· I firmly believe that parent-teacher communication is a vital role to the success of the student and I will get back to you as soon as I possibly can.
 
Class Website:
 
· A class website will be used throughout the semester to keep students up to date on assignments, upcoming events, and serve as a communication tool between students/parents and myself.
· You can visit our classroom website at http://v2.toolboxpro.org/classrooms.  Click on your district > Horseheads School District and then your location > Horseheads High School.
 
 Supplies:

· 1 3-Ring Binder (1 1/2")                        · 1 Folder                · Index Cards (Optional for Flash Cards)
· 1 Blue or Black ink Pen                · 200 Sheets of loose leaf paper
 
Absentee Policy:
 
· The more absent you are from class the less successful you will be.  You will have 3 days to complete missed work due to a legal absence from the classroom.
 
· No late work will be accepted if it is due to an illegal absence.
 

·         Late Work:  Assignments are due the day it is due by 3:10 PM.  Assignments turned in after 3:10 PM the day it is due will result in a 0%.
 
Grading Policy:
   
·         Extra Credit will be offered from time to time at the discretion of the teacher.
 
·         Any student who scores below an 85% on an exam will have to do mandatory test corrections.
 

Regents Exam:
 
* Students will take the NYS mandated United States History & Government Regents Exam at the end of the course.
 
*All NYS Regents Exams will count as the cumulative final examination for Regents courses.
 
How does one Succeed in U.S. History?:
* Come prepared to class everyday.
* Hand in ALL work on time.
* Stay organized; ask if you need help finding a way to do this.
* Volunteer to answer questions in class.
* Maintain a positive attitude.
* Follow all classroom rules and expectations.
* STUDY VOCABULARY!!
* Come to me with any questions you might have.  I am available before and after school for help.  Please make arrangements ahead of time with me.