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History Expectations Understanding Form I understand that my active participation is needed in order for me to be successful. As an active participant in history, I will need to ask questions about what I do not know and think for myself in order to find answers and formulate opinions. I understand that as an enthusiastic participant in all activities (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), I will be successful in this course (and all my courses in general). I will try my hardest to remember this dedication everyday! Please initial only after carefully reading each sentence.

1. I understand that a greater understanding for major historical issues will help me to problem solve current events affecting my daily life. _

2. I understand that my grade will strongly reflect this sincere participation and curiosity._

__3. I understand that it is expected that I will learn to think like a historian.__ _

__4. I understand that in this class asking questions is just as valuable as providing answers__ _

__5. I understand that I will be graded not on how much I can memorize, but on how well I can demonstrate my thinking.__ _

__6. I understand that if at any time I feel unsure about my progress, I may request an assessment from the instructor before or after class (and come in at lunch to make up tests and quizzes).__ _

__7. I understand that my participation in class will impact both my citizenship and academic grades to a large degree.__ _

__8. I understand that in order to do well I need to be in class, participating actively, and that I cannot disrupt the class because it keeps others from learning.__ _

__9. I understand that if I do not turn my work in on time, it will severely affect my performance on assignments.__ _

__10. I understand that if I miss class it is my responsibility to make-up the assignments that I missed.__ _

__11. I understand that my grade in the class will be based the requirements outlined in the class syllabus.

Student Name Printed___ __Student Signature__

As a parent, I have read the Course Expectations for Geography and understand the requirements.

Parent Name Printed_ Parent Signature: