Mr.

Hallowell’s Constitution
We the Students of Mr. Hallowell’s U.S. History Class,
in Order to form a more perfect classroom, establish
good work habits, insure classroom tranquility,
provide for the common learning, promote the New
York Learning Standards, and secure the Knowledge
of the United States to ourselves and our learning, do ordain
and establish this Constitution of Mr. Hallowell’s Class.

Article I: Classroom Procedures

Students must follow Mr. Hallowell’s “Three P’s:”

1.) P repared 2.) P olite 3.) P rompt

* If a student fails to comply with the above “P’s,” a consequence (most likely a detention) will follow.

Article II: Materials Needed

Students must bring the following items to class everyday:

- A Writing Utensil ( Blue or Black Pen / # 2 Pencils )

- A Sturdy 3 Inch Binder ( Preferably, with Pockets )
- Loose-Leaf ( Preferably, Reinforced )
- Any Work that’s Due

* Students will be give three ( 3 ) passes to their lockers per quarter. These passes may be used to retrieve homework,
binders, etc. However, if a student uses all ( 3 ), he or she will receive a detention.

Article III: Grading

Students grades will be calculated using a total points system. In this grading system, every assignment (homework,
test, quiz, etc.) will receive a point value (100 points, 20 points, etc.). A student’s grade is calculated by taking the total
points they earned and dividing it by the total points possible.

* Extra Credit: I will only off one extra credit assignment per quarter. This assignment will always be worth 40
points so do not rely on it to raise your grade significantly!

Article IV: Homework

Students will have daily homework assignments. In this class, homework is used as a tool for students to further
express their knowledge by completing “mini-projects” that require critical thinking, and allow students a chance to
be creative. Textbooks will be provided, and should be used as an additional resource. Students will receive an
“Assignment Guide” at the start of each unit. On this guide, a list of assignments and their point values are listed.
Students then pick assignments they want to complete, but the assignments they pick must add up to the mandatory
point total (usually 100 points).

* Late homework is not accepted. Due dates are given in advance.

 Article V: Late Work & Missed Work

Late Work: I do not accept any late work

Missed Work: You must check the back folders for any missed handouts. In addition, it’s your responsibility to find
out any missed notes, assignments, etc. You have two days for each day absent to hand in the missed
work. If you are absent for more than three ( 3 ) days, you must come see me to work out an
arrangement.

Article VI: Assessments

Essays: Students will write approximately five ( 5 ) essays per quarter. These essays will be written at home
and must be word processed; meaning, typed using an application. Students must use Times New
Roman, Size 12 Font, Black Ink, and 1 Inch Margins.

Tests: At the conclusion of each unit, students will take a test that utilizes both subjective and objective
questions. In other words, it will include both short-answer and multiple choice questions. Students
can expect four ( 4 ) tests per quarter. At the end of each quarter, a cumulative exam will be given.

Quiz: Usually once per week, students will take a short objective or subjective quiz.

* One retest is allowed per quarter. In order to take a retest, students must have no missed work, no tardies, and no
detentions (from me).

Article VII: Class Rules

In this classroom, it’s all about respect . . .
- Respect yourself
- Respect your classmates
- Respect your teacher
- Respect other’s property

Students must also . . .

- Keep their cell phones in their backpacks, turned off
- Participate regularly

* Failure to comply with the above rules will result in an automatic detention and referral to a student’s AP.

Article VIII: Course Outline

We will follow this outline during the school year:

QUARTER ONE: Unit 1 - The American Revolution

Unit 2 - Forming a New Government

Unit 3 - The Young Republic

QUARTER TWO: Unit 4 - Sectionalism & the Spirit of Reform

Unit 5 - Manifest Destiny

Unit 6 - The U.S. Civil War & Reconstruction

QUARTER THREE: Unit 7 - Settling the West

Unit 8 - Industrialization

Unit 9 - Urban America

QUARTER FOUR: Unit 10 - Becoming a World Power

Unit 11 - The Progressive Age

* We will be working on our end of the year project after Unit 11.

Article IX: Your Teacher

- Mr. Hallowell is available for extra help Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school from 2:15 - 3:15. Students
must make sure they sign in at extra help!

- If you or your parents need to contact Mr. Hallowell, they can email him at challowell@hhs.org.

- Although calls are also acceptable, Mr. Hallowell will not get them until the end of the day; sometimes not even until
the next day!

* * * Please Detach From Here Down * * *

Article X: Parent/Guardian

Student (Print): __________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (Signature): __________________________________________

Telephone (And Best Time to Call): __________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email 1: __________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email 2: __________________________________________

* If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime by email or phone!