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Mr.

Edsalls Guided Studies Syllabus


Mr. Edward Edsall
Room:
H 110
Phone:
818-222-7177
Email:
eedsall@lvusd.org
Website:
edsall.weebly.com
Textbook: Glencoe The American Vision Modern Times (Appleby, Brinkley, Broussard, McPherson,
Ritchie).
Expectations:
Respect teachers, administrators and students at all times while in the classroom.
Have your book, paper and pen or pencil in class on a daily basis, and be ready to begin when
the bell rings.
Turn in your work at the beginning of the period.
No hats of any kind, beanies, visors, or sunglasses are to be worn in class.
No cell phones, playing cards, CD players, walkmans, I Pods or other music devices are NOT to
be used during class. .
Discipline:
I do not tolerate inappropriate behavior in the classroom. Any student not following district, school or
classroom rules will be dealt with appropriately.
If a student is talking or being mildly disruptive they will get a warning first, and if the
disruptive behavior continues he or she will receive a referral.
If a student is committing a major infraction (e.g. fighting, and abusive language) the
student will be referred to administration for disciplinary action.
If a student is caught cheating on homework, quizzes, exams, projects, we will follow the
district guidelines.
o First offense, a phone call and referral home and a Zero for the assignment.
o Second offense will result in a withdrawal fail from the class.
o Reminder: Plagiarism is considered a form of cheating.
Attendance:
The expectation is students will be on time and ready to go in class.
We will follow the district policy for tardiness and absences.
o 3rd tardy is a referral, 5th tardy is a referral to Assistant Principal, 10th tardy is a withdrawal
fail.
o 2nd unexcused absence is a letter home, 5th unexcused absence is a withdrawal fail.
You are considered tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.
Make-Up Work:
If you are absent from class, you have that many days to make up the missing work, if it is an
excused absence (e.g. 2 days absent, 2 days to make up work).
If your absence is unexcused no make up work is given, and a zero is given for the assignment,
project or test.
Grading:
The grading for this course will be based upon total points. Each test, quiz, homework assignment, class
work assignment, project, and participation grade will be given a point score. The point scores will be
totaled up at the end of the course, and compared to the total number of points possible. Your final grade
will be based upon the percentage of the total points you earned. (Example: Points Earned 750 vs. Total
Points Possible 1000. 750 is 75% of 1000, so the final grade is a C).

I do not except late work unless there is a prior reason and/or explanation given to me before
its due date or there is an excused absence for the date it is due.
All work must include your name, date and period. Failure to do so will result in 50% mark
down of the grade.
All projects and homework assignments are due at the beginning of the period. We will work
on a variety of skills using multiple modalities to measure student assessment.
Listed below are the point values for the various types of assignments:
Assignment:
Class and Home Work
Self Reflection Journals
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
Final

Point Value:
Varies
5 Points Each
25 Points Maximum
50 Points Maximum
100 Points Maximum
100 Points or 10% of Grade

Listed below is the grade scale for the U.S. History course. The percentages will be followed strictly with
no exceptions. I do not round up grades!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grade Scale:
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF

97% or Higher
93.0 to 96.9 %
90.0 to 92.9 %
87.0 to 89.9 %
83.0 to 86.9 %
80.0 to 82.9 %
77.0 to 79.9 %
73.0 to 76.9 %
70.0 to 72.9 %
67.0 to 69.9 %
63.0 to 66.9 %
60.0 to 62.9 %
59.9% and Below

Course Outline:
This course will help students complete assignments in other classes as well as build skills that are consistent
with college and career expectations. The skills covered will include:
Close Reading Skills
Writing
Presentation skills
Organizational skills
Note-taking skills
Problem Solving
Self-diagnosis of strengths and weaknesses
Metacognition/Awareness of approach to tasks.

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