The notebook should be a portfolio of the work done for this class.  It should be a binder for this course only.  Keep work for other courses in other notebooks.

Format:             Your notebook must be a 3-ring binder that accepts 8½” x 11” sheets with 1 or 1½” rings.  The binder must be clearly labeled on the outside with the following information:

·         Your full name.

·         School name.

·         Course.

·         Period.

·         School year.

The first page of the notebook should be a copy of this syllabus.

Use number tab dividers (1 to 12) to separate each chapter in your notebook. The first page of each section should be the Chapter Assignments.  This page should be followed by class notes, handouts, homework, quizzes, etc., all in chronological order. The last page of each chapter section should be the Notebook Evaluation Form.

Because the notebook should be a useful tool to study, adhere to the following rules:

All work must be done in pencil.

All work must show your full name.

All work must be dated.

All work must show your class and period.

All work must be identified (titled).

All work must be kept in chronological order.

All work must be done on 8 1/2" x 11" graph paper.

IMPORTANT: Loose papers or work in the binder pockets will not be graded. Any work done on sheets from spiral notebooks will be disregarded. Notebooks in bad condition will be given a zero.  It is your responsibility to keep the notebook in good condition.  If your binder is in bad condition, replace it! Remember, the notebook is a portfolio of your work in this class.

Grading:              A 3-ring binder with 1 or 1½” rings is used. (5 points)

    Tab dividers are used. (5 points)

    Syllabus on first pages of the notebook. (5 points)

    Chapter Sections:

Chapter Assignment there. (10 points)

Class notes are at least 90% there. (20 points)

Homework is at least 90% there. (20 points)

All items in chronological order. (15 points)

Notebook is organized, neat, and useful as an instrument of study. (20 points)

Total: 100 points

                             Letter grades for the notebook will be assigned according to Academic Regulations.