• You are expected to be in class on time, ready to work with the proper materials (book, pen, paper, etc.) and having read assigned material and prepared assigned homework.  Chronic late arrivals to class will naturally result in a lowered grade. Unexcused absences will result in a zero for all work for that day, including quizzes and tests.
  
  
• You will be given a weekly assignment sheet. Assignments and due dates will also be posted online . It is your responsibility to know what is due and when it is due so you will be prepared for class.
  
  
• All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date assigned.   Late work will receive a 10-point per day grade reduction, and will not be accepted after 2 days, resulting in a zero for the assignment. Computer, printer or email problems are not acceptable reasons for late work
  
  
• You are expected to know Canton High School’s policy on plagiarism.  It will be fully enforced in this class.
  
  
• No food is permitted in the classroom. Bottled water is acceptable. (top)

Materials

• Three-ring binder with dividers for notes, handouts, and journals. You may not use a spiral bound notebook: I do not accept work torn from a spiral notebook. Please see separate sheet for notebook guidelines.
• Post-it notes for to use for in-text notes during class discussions.
• flash drive

Grading

• Major assignments (essays & projects) - 60%
• homework, quizzes and graded in-class assignments - 30%
• Class participation - 10%

Extra Help/Communication

• I am available for extra help by appointment.
• Students and parents may contact me at ckurt@cantonschools.org during school hours.