Mrs. Keoppel
E-mail: jataggart@wsd.net
jakeoppel@wsd.net (Main Contact Method)

Class Goals:
In Utah Studies, students will understand Utah’s past history. Students will learn more about American Indian and European Exploration, Mountain Men, Pioneers, Transportation, Mining, Utah's journey to statehood, and Utah's involvement in various war efforts such as WWII. Students will also learn about the geography of Utah by exploring our state's physical features.

Classroom Rules:
RESPECT your.... Self, Classmates, Teacher, & Classroom:
-Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
-Be prepared with materials for class. (Pencil/pen and Chromebook will be brought every day)
-Be respectful to others. (Bullying, swearing, and inappropriate language will not be tolerated.)
-Listen and follow teacher’s directions the first time.
-Earphones and phones must be put away during class.
-Have a positive attitude!
-Wear your mask!

Supplies:
-MASK
-Chromebook (brought to class CHARGED every day)  
-Pencils or pens
-Folder or binder to store assignments
-Colored pencils (I have some in class, but your own set may be nice)

Citizenship/Expectations:
-Students will receive a citizenship grade for the semester. If classroom rules and procedures are not followed by the student, their citizenship grade will be lowered. I hold high expectations for all students.
Consequences include:  
1-Warning/Redirection from Mrs. Keoppel
2-Warning, stay after class for a conference with student
3- Removed from class, think time, & parent contact
4- Referred to administration for further consequences.


-Tardies will affect citizenship. Four unexcused tardies will result in an N; five or more unexcused tardies will result in a U.
-If a student is caught cheating, they will be given an automatic 0 for the assignment/test.
-All other school policies will be enforced. Attendance policy, dress code, and electronic device policies can be found online in the student handbook.
-Students can receive an “H” by being respectful and responsible, following class rules and procedures, being on time to class, and participating in class discussions.

Grading:
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D=57-70%
F= <56%
Grades will be updated at least once weekly. You may access your student’s current grades on myweber.wsdinfo.net.

Assignments/Late Assignments:
-Students will be given time to work on assignments during class. If they do not finish their work, it will become homework. Students are expected to be responsible and complete their assignment at home and return it by the due date.
-Late work will be accepted for 2 weeks after the date the assignment is turned in. After these two weeks, the late assignment will be deducted 20%.
-Students can turn in their late assignments up until five days before the end of the semester.
**I reserve the right to work with students on an individual basis.

Absent Work Policy:
-Students will have two weeks to make up the work they missed (assignments, tests, quizzes) due to an excused absence for full credit. Anything that is turned in after one week becomes late work.
-It is the student’s responsibility to go to Canvas to see what they missed and do it at home.
-This includes students who are quarantined!!

Movies/Videos:
This semester we will be watching video clips and some full movies. Most of the movies are documentaries that enhance student learning. Some are marked as NR or PG. If movie permission is not given, an alternative assignment will be given to students and they will work in another classroom.
Some movies we will be watching this semester include: "One More Mountain", "The Candy Bomber", "The Golden Spike", and "We Shall Remain".

Canvas:
This semester, all assignments and activities will be found on Canvas. If students are working from home this semester, they will need to check Canvas daily. Students will login using their Student ID and password at https://wsd.instructure.com/. STUDENTS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON CANVAS IF QUARANTINED.

Chromebooks:
-Each student will be assigned a Chromebook. Students who damage Chromebooks or textbooks (whether intentionally or by negligence) will be responsible for the costs.
-Those who misuse Chromebooks (e. g. accessing inappropriate websites, playing games, or using the Chromebook for non-educational purposes) will lose Chromebook privileges during class.

Textbooks:
-Our textbook is titled, "The Utah Journey". Students will have access to an online copy on Canvas.