Mr. Kuhar's class rule...
Don't do anything to interrupt your own and other students' learning.
ABOUT THE GOALS
The goals of Mr. Kuhar's classes are to:
(a) Have all students master all grade-level content statements/state standards and Common Core standards.
(b) Develop 21st Century skills.
(c) Develop and apply higher level thinking skills appropriate for advanced learners.
(d) Engage, challenge and enrich student learning in an a supportive atmosphere.
(e) Assist students in becoming life-long learners.
(f) Engage parents and the community in assisting with enriching content topics.
(g) Develop citizenship within the school and community.
ABOUT GRADES
STUDENTS EARN THEIR GRADES ACCORDING TO THE LEVEL OF CONTENT THEY HAVE MASTERED.
(a) Grades in Mr. Kuhar's classes are based on mastery of Ohio state standards and Common Core standards. Students are expected to show mastery when the unit assessment is given, not at a later date after they have already view the assessment material.
(b) Since test and quiz retakes will not be given, preparation (frequent review and studying) for these assessments is extremely important. Often additional review takes place in class. Study guides are usually given to assist students with this as well.
(c) Tests will be announced at least a week in advance. However, quizzes are usually only announced a day or two in advance, but pop quizzes may also occur to check listening and understanding. Both tests and quizzes can have subjective questions with written answers as well as objective questions with a specific answer.
(d) Projects will be assigned in addition to learning content or as an assessment of the content learned. The point values vary according to the length of the project. Larger projects, such as the scholarly research paper, will be broken up into smaller chunks with grades being given for the smaller parts as well as for the completed project.
(e) Homework and class work are usually also part of each student's grade. This work is used to learn content. While the point value is small, it is important for middle schoolers to do his/her best work. Neglect at doing or having the work with them can easily pull down their grade in class and also cause gaps in learning. In short, students earn their grade through a show of knowledge and responsibility. Occasionally there will be ungraded assignments to check for progress on a given topic.
(f) Since social studies/history is mostly a content/information based class, it is essential for students to listen and take part in class discussions in order to develop better understanding as well as retention of the material that will be assessed.
(g) Enrichment assignment are great for extending learning and will be offered to students who need additional challenge, but extra credit assignments are not given to enhance grades. Again, grades are based on content mastery of state standards within the class pacing.
ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENTS
1. Expect homework assignments at least three times a week.
2. Regular assignments will require using the online textbook (See the log on tab for how to access the online textbook.), reading information sheets given in class, researching a topic, and/or completing written work on a given topic. Homework is assigned as a learning experience to prepare for more in-depth class discussions and research as well as a starting point for class activities. It is essential in order to make connection within the content studied.
3. If homework isn't assigned for a particular day, it is recommended that students still review current unit material. History is an information-based class and reviewing helps with long-term retention.
2. Although homework is often started in class, homework is always considered individual work outside of class. Check the Schoology calendar if you are unsure of what to do for an assignment.
3. Classwork is often done with partners. This means students work together on the same question at the same time. Doing half the work and having your partner do the other half will earn only half credit.
4. Students are expected to have their work completed when due and complete it to the best of their ability. Regular work will not be accepted late. (This means you will have a zero for the work if you didn't do it, can't find it, or left it elsewhere.) Projects will be accepted up to three days late, but a drop in letter grade for each day late will be deducted from the score earned. This does not apply to student who have accommodation in a specialized learning plan. They plan will dictate the perimeters.
5. Students who are absent need to adhere to the guidelines for turning in absent work set by the school district. It is the students responsibility to check on what work he/she missed and turn it in within the appropriate time frame.
6. Quizzes as well as knowledge checks on material covered may or may not be announced. Students should be paying attention and reviewing on their own to do well on these.
Don't do anything to interrupt your own and other students' learning.
ABOUT THE GOALS
The goals of Mr. Kuhar's classes are to:
(a) Have all students master all grade-level content statements/state standards and Common Core standards.
(b) Develop 21st Century skills.
(c) Develop and apply higher level thinking skills appropriate for advanced learners.
(d) Engage, challenge and enrich student learning in an a supportive atmosphere.
(e) Assist students in becoming life-long learners.
(f) Engage parents and the community in assisting with enriching content topics.
(g) Develop citizenship within the school and community.
ABOUT GRADES
STUDENTS EARN THEIR GRADES ACCORDING TO THE LEVEL OF CONTENT THEY HAVE MASTERED.
(a) Grades in Mr. Kuhar's classes are based on mastery of Ohio state standards and Common Core standards. Students are expected to show mastery when the unit assessment is given, not at a later date after they have already view the assessment material.
(b) Since test and quiz retakes will not be given, preparation (frequent review and studying) for these assessments is extremely important. Often additional review takes place in class. Study guides are usually given to assist students with this as well.
(c) Tests will be announced at least a week in advance. However, quizzes are usually only announced a day or two in advance, but pop quizzes may also occur to check listening and understanding. Both tests and quizzes can have subjective questions with written answers as well as objective questions with a specific answer.
(d) Projects will be assigned in addition to learning content or as an assessment of the content learned. The point values vary according to the length of the project. Larger projects, such as the scholarly research paper, will be broken up into smaller chunks with grades being given for the smaller parts as well as for the completed project.
(e) Homework and class work are usually also part of each student's grade. This work is used to learn content. While the point value is small, it is important for middle schoolers to do his/her best work. Neglect at doing or having the work with them can easily pull down their grade in class and also cause gaps in learning. In short, students earn their grade through a show of knowledge and responsibility. Occasionally there will be ungraded assignments to check for progress on a given topic.
(f) Since social studies/history is mostly a content/information based class, it is essential for students to listen and take part in class discussions in order to develop better understanding as well as retention of the material that will be assessed.
(g) Enrichment assignment are great for extending learning and will be offered to students who need additional challenge, but extra credit assignments are not given to enhance grades. Again, grades are based on content mastery of state standards within the class pacing.
ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENTS
1. Expect homework assignments at least three times a week.
2. Regular assignments will require using the online textbook (See the log on tab for how to access the online textbook.), reading information sheets given in class, researching a topic, and/or completing written work on a given topic. Homework is assigned as a learning experience to prepare for more in-depth class discussions and research as well as a starting point for class activities. It is essential in order to make connection within the content studied.
3. If homework isn't assigned for a particular day, it is recommended that students still review current unit material. History is an information-based class and reviewing helps with long-term retention.
2. Although homework is often started in class, homework is always considered individual work outside of class. Check the Schoology calendar if you are unsure of what to do for an assignment.
3. Classwork is often done with partners. This means students work together on the same question at the same time. Doing half the work and having your partner do the other half will earn only half credit.
4. Students are expected to have their work completed when due and complete it to the best of their ability. Regular work will not be accepted late. (This means you will have a zero for the work if you didn't do it, can't find it, or left it elsewhere.) Projects will be accepted up to three days late, but a drop in letter grade for each day late will be deducted from the score earned. This does not apply to student who have accommodation in a specialized learning plan. They plan will dictate the perimeters.
5. Students who are absent need to adhere to the guidelines for turning in absent work set by the school district. It is the students responsibility to check on what work he/she missed and turn it in within the appropriate time frame.
6. Quizzes as well as knowledge checks on material covered may or may not be announced. Students should be paying attention and reviewing on their own to do well on these.