Breckenridge Independent School District
United States History: Syllabus

Teacher: Coach Harrold McCarty
Campus: Breckenridge Junior High School:
Grade: 8th
Course Title: United States History

Successful Learning Environment:

I. Classroom Rules:

a. Follow all school rules stated in the Student Code of Conduct
b. Respect yourself, others, school property and school personnel
c. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings
d. Bring all materials to class… everyday
e. NO personal grooming in class
f. Sit in your assigned seat daily
g. Follow all directions the first time they are given
h. Do not speak out of turn
i. Coach Ivy reserves the right to add and/or change any
rule or procedure without written notice

II. Discipline Rules:

a. Discipline procedures will correspond with the rules in the Student Code of Conduct
b. Positive and negative behavior will be reported to your parents
c. Severe disruptive behavior will result in immediate office referral!!!!!!!

III. Grading Procedures:

Daily work 33%
Projects 33%
Tests 34%
TOTAL: 100%
IV. Procedures:

a. Homework/Daily work- It is your responsibility to make sure that your homework/daily work is turned into to your class’s tray. It is also your responsibility to ask for make up work after an absence.

b. Dismissal- The bell does not dismiss you, I do. Students should remain seated until the teacher dismisses the class.

V. Supplies needed:

a. 3-ring binder
b. Pens, pencils, notebook paper
c. Map pencils

Conference time: 2:00-2:46
Telephone Number: (254) 595-1128

Parents, I encourage you to visit my classroom during the course of the year.

_________________________________________ Brent Evans, Principal


_________________________________________ Harrold McCarty, Teacher