Teacher:  Mr. Wise (wiseb@casdschools.org) 

Students should utilize our CASD Class Website and Google Classroom for helpful materials and assignment submission.

You can follow us on twitter @bwiseclassroom

Curriculum:  The Rise of Rome through the Scientific Revolution

Beginnings of Rome                        Beginnings of Christianity

Byzantium                                     Islam

Japan and The Middle Ages             Renaissance

Reformation                                  Scientific Revolution

Grades:  Academic performance for the year will be assessed through a combination of tests, quizzes, assessment check-ins, homework, and unit activities/projects.  There will be approximately twelve graded assignments for each marking period.  It is my philosophy to give ‘NOW’ assignments, not ‘MAKE-UP’ assignments. Late submissions will receive a 10% deduction (per day). After one week, students receive a zero on the specific assignment.

Grading Policy:

40%- Assessments (Summative Assessments and Unit Tests)

35%- Formatives (Quizzes, Check-Ins, Unit Activities/Projects)

25%- Daily Work (Homework and Classwork)

Rules and Expectations:

            - Respect Yourself – Arrive on time and be prepared. (3 lates = lunch detention)

            - Respect Others – Follow directions and show kindness.

            - Take Risks – Try something and learn from the outcomes.

            - Be Responsible – Do your work and stay positive.

***It is my expectation that every student will work cooperatively to set goals and crush them together!

Logical Consequences: 

- student conference              - parent contact via email/phone       - change of seat

- lunch detention                     - classroom community service          - counselor conference

- after-school detention          - administration referral

***Poor choices and mistakes will happen. Students must learn from their experiences and work cooperatively with home/school to make changes & move in a positive direction.

Necessary Materials: 

- 2 to 3 writing utensils (2 pencils & 1 pen)

- 1 spiral or bound notebook

- A folder or binder

***All other materials are optional at this point!

Parents/Guardians...Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year! My hope is that everyone is excited for this school year. Please know that you can access our classroom activities/portfolio by checking the 'announcements & assignments' page, Google Classroom, and/or following us on twitter @bwiseclassroom. As always, thank you for the continued support and all that you do to ensure that your child is making positive progress each and every day!