Grades

Please note that grades have been updated for this class. If you have questions or concerns about your grade you should see me ASAP. All 4th quarter grades will be finalized on May 26th.

WE MADE IT!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

Grades Updated

Grades were updated this morning to reflect progress reports.

This afternoon, grades were updated again with all papers turned in to the bin.


Many students are still turning in papers without names- please note that no name papers are not being graded!

Grades Updated

Please note that grades have been updated to include everything that I have received from students.


Extra Credit has specific guidelines that must be followed in order to receive extra credit points. These guidelines were provided in order to provide order and organization in the grading process. Students are to LABEL all extra credit assignments. If you have turned in assignments for extra credit that were not labeled you received credit for anchor activities. You must follow instructions!

EC Guideline

Extra Credit CAP:

I have an F- Up to 10 
I have a D- Up to 8
I have a C- Up to 6 
I have a B- Up to 4
I have an A- Up to 3

Extra Credit Opportunities DUE MAY 5TH

Each extra credit opportunity is worth 5 points only if completed according to course guidelines. (Course guidelines state that all answers should be restated and that directions for each activity should be followed) 

Work should be clearly labeled as extra credit.

Work should have the student's name on it. 

All assignments should be put on a separate sheet of paper. 

Work can be turned in early, but not late.

This is what students will be expected to work on during holding for testing in my class. 

Chapter 17 

• Map Master pg. 479 
• Pg. 483 Section 1 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Map Master pg. 485
• Pg. 487 Section 2 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Pg. 491 Section 3 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Pg. 492-293 Assessment 
• Pg.498 Section 4 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity) 
• Pg. 499 Key Terms 
• Pg. 500 Comprehension and Critical Thinking Questions 
• Pg. 500 Map Master 
• Pg. 501 Preparing for the FCAT

Total Possible: 55 points 

Chapter 22

• Map Master pg. 629
• Pg. 635 Section 1 Assessment (Key terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Pg. 634 Chart Skills 
• Pg. 640 Section 2 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Pg. 644 Section 3 Assessment ( Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Map Master pg. 647 
• Pg. 649 Section 4 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Pg. 648 Chart Skills
• Pg. 654-655 Assessment 
• Pg. 658 Section 5 Assessment (Key Terms, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, Writing Activity)
• Pg. 659 Key terms 
• Pg. 660 Comprehension and Critical Thinking 
• pg. 660 Map Master 
• Pg. 661 Preparing for the FCAT 

Total Possible: 70 points

**THERE ARE NO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT PERMIT THE TURNING IN OF EXTRA CREDIT LATE! PLEASE NOTE THE DUE DATE OF MAY 5th!!! **

Extra Credit CAP:

I have an F- Up to 10 
I have a D- Up to 8
I have a C- Up to 6 
I have a B- Up to 4
I have an A- Up to 3

THERE WILL BE NO OTHER EXTRA CREDIT GIVEN FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR!

Quarter 3

Parents and Students,

Quarter 3 is over, all grades have been posted and are correct in FOCUS! The grade that you see for your student is the grade that they will receive on their Quarter 3 report cards.

I look forward to the last quarter with your students. Grades for Quarter 4 have already begun!

Happy Spring Break!

All Extra Credit

All extra credit is due TODAY, March 10th. This has been made very clear in the blog posts. If assignments are turned in after TODAY, they will not be counted! This opportunity is a grace, and should be turned in on time.

Thank you for your cooperation!

NOTE

All Achieve Articles are due today. Any articles done after today will receive a grade of ZERO.

All extra credit assignments being offered in this class are out, and they will be collected on the dates indicated without exceptions.

Chapter 9 Test is approaching on March 6 and 7th, which has also pushed the due date back for your vocabulary assignment and study guide.

You will have 2 review dates for Chapter 9 in class.

Chapter 9 will be the last test for this quarter.

The end is near!

Extra Credit 3 of 3

Read Chapter 10 Section 1 and complete pg. 289 ( 1b, 2b, 3b)
Read Chapter 10 Section 2 and complete pg.297 (1a, 1c, 2c)
Read  Chapter 10 Section 3 and complete pg. 304 (1a, 2c, 3a)

**Please note that you must finish ALL of the above to receive ANY credit!

(10 points)

DUE MARCH 10 (EXPIRED)

Extra Credit Opportunity 2 of 3

DUE MARCH 10th (EXPIRED)

Pg. 278 Writing Activity (Must be typed at least 300 words)

(10 points)

What's up with my grade?

Please check portal and look at your itemized grades for this class. Here are some things to consider before seeking an appointment to speak with me.

• Did I miss a test and I never took it? Have I used up my late time?
• Did I do poorly on a test?
• Did I do poorly on a project?
• Am I missing homework or classwork assignments? 
• How many points did I miss for any missing assignments?

Also, there has been mass confusion about Study Guide Chapter 7 and Study Guide Chapter 8. If you failed to label your assignments- I put one study guide in for one chapter and looked for the other. If you know you only did one you should have a grade for one or the other. Whether Chapter 7 or 8 doesn't really matter because they are the same points. 

You must remember that your grade is not protected under glass. If you fail to do items in this class or you perform poorly on items your grade will change unfavorably. There is still time, and there is still hope! I am great at offering second, third, and fourth chances to get things right. Are you doing everything that you can to raise your grade?

Outstanding:
Achieve Article: Ancient Greece and Rome-Lost History DUE 2/28 

We are currently moving into Chapter 9, you need to read the chapter. Even before we get started, start reading the chapter. Study and keep working hard- your grade will improve.

I still need to put in:

Chapter 7 Test 

Chapter 8 Test 

Ancient Rome Project 

Peer evaluation Points for Ancient Rome Project

**Extra Credit Opportunity** (15 points) Due 2/28 (EXPIRED)
Choose the kingdom discussed in Chapter 6, Chapter 7 or Chapter 8.

R.A.C.E. "How did this kingdom contribute to modern society as we know it?" (color code your response)

Opportunity 1 of 3- Be on the lookout as these opportunities will only be posted to the blog. 

HOMEWORK!!!

ACHIEVE ARTICLE OPENED ON 2/3/2017 AND WILL CLOSE ON 2/28/2017! No extensions will be provided. 

Powerpoint

Students: The below listed project will be due on 2/ 14-2/15. Please ensure that you are following the rubric!

Roman Empire Powerpoint Project

For this project, students are required to choose create a Powerpoint covering the most important aspect of Ancient Roman life. Students are going to create a Powerpoint presentation with the following slides:

• Art
• Food
• Government
• Social Structure
• Technological Advancement
• Education/Learning
• Important People
• References

Each section needs to have:

• A picture representing the section.
• A summary in the student’s own words that is between 75-100 words.
• A study question pertaining to this section of your presentation.

Your presentation should also have:

• An interesting title page
• All of your group member’s names should be on this slide.
• Information from at least 2 sources outside of your text book. (.edu, .org, no Wikipedia)

You need to turn in:

• The rubric with your group members’ names and bring your presentation on flash drive to class on ____________________.

The Rubric

Students, please remember to read both sides of this sheet to ensure that you know exactly was expected of you for this project. This project will help students to bring up their project percentage if you do well.

3	2	1	0
Student provides a thorough explanation of the importance of art in Rome and highlights some important Roman art styles.	Student provides an explanation of the importance of art in Rome and highlights some important Roman art styles.	Student highlights some important Roman art styles with little to no explanation.	Section missing.
Student provides a thorough explanation of the 4 most common types of foods eaten in Rome.	Student provides an explanation of the 3 most common types of foods eaten in Rome.	Student lists foods eaten in Rome.	Section missing.
Student explains governmental features in Ancient Rome in a way that shows deep understanding and knowledge.	Student explains governmental features in Ancient.	Student minimally explains governmental features in Ancient Rome.	Section missing.
Student thoroughly explains social structure within Roman civilization.	Student explains social structure within Roman civilization.	Student minimally explains the social structure within Rom or explanation shows unclear understanding.	Section missing.
Student highlights at least 3 technological advancements within Rome and explains their benefits.	Student highlights 2 technological advancements.	Student lists technological advancements.	Section missing.
Student explains Ancient Rome’s system of education and learning, highlighting important themes and ideas.	Student explains Ancient Rome’s system of education and learning.	Student briefly mentions education and learning in Rome.	Section missing.
Students highlights 3 major people who had a strong impact either positive or negative on Ancient Rome.	Students highlights 2 major people who had a strong impact either positive or negative on Ancient Rome.	Students lists important figures in Ancient Rome.	Section missing.
Student has a picture representing each requirement, blog is neat and shows care in construction process, each element has 75-100-word summary and thought question.	Student has a picture representing most of the requirements, blog is neat, each element has less than a 100-word summary and thought question.	2 or more required elements are missing.	Students presentation is extremely unfinished and difficult to grade due to missing or inconsistent information.

Achieve Article Homework

The name of the article is: Ancient Greece and Rome: Losing History 

Opening Date: 2/3/2017
Closing Date: 2/28/2017

No extensions will be provided.

Homework Due 2/1 A Day or 2/2 B Day

Students are expected to complete a 3 column vocabulary chart for ALL words in Chapter 8. In column 1 students will put the word, in column 2 students will put the definition in their own words, in column 3 students will put a picture (hand- drawn or computer generated.

These are due on test day- no exceptions.

1/11/2017

Grades have been posted and finalized for second quarter!

We are half-way done!