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FDHS Academic Calendar 2017-18 Year
FDHS Academic Calendar 2017-18 Year
Welcome Back Eagles!!
September 4 Labor day (schools closed)
September 5 9th Grade Orientation
September 6 First Day (all students) Quarter 1 starts:
September 29 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
October 20 Professional Development (schools Closed)
October 30 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
November 3 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
November 9 End of First Quarter
November 10 Veterans Day, Parent Teacher Conference day
(closed for students)
November 13 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
November 22-29 Thanksgiving Break (schools Closed)
December 8 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
Dec. 25-Jan.1 Winter Break (Schools Closed)
January 15 MLK Day (Schools Closed)
January 25 End of the Second Quarter
January 26 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
February 9 Professional Development (Schools Closed)
February 19 President's Day (Schools Closed)
March 28 End of Third Quarter
March 29 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
Mar. 30 - April 2 Spring Break (Schools Closed)*
*Spring break is subject to be shortened if more than 5 inclement weather days
May 28 Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
June 12 Professional Development 2Hr Early dismissal
(May become a full day if inclement weather)
June 13 Last day for students (if no inclement weather)
June 14 & 15th inclement weather days
*Final school dates subject to change based on weather.
Department of Science
at Frederick Douglass High School
Academic Grading Policy:
50% Tests/Labs/Projects
35% Classwork/Activities/Mini-Labs
15% Homework - assignments obtained in class.
Unapproved late work is not accepted.
All grades are final! No make-up work or *packets.
*Quarterly learning packets (QLMs) are issued through the guidance office only! Ms. Wiggen has no say in when/how they are collected or graded!
Excused Absences:
See class binder for missed work.
Teacher sign off is required for all make-up assignments - it is your responsibility to pick up your work!
Bell Ringers / Warm-ups are checked off daily. If you are absent, you are still responsible for getting those warm-ups and coming up to have them checked off (excused only). You may still get partial credit for completed warm-ups that are not checked off. If you loose your warm-up Sheet you may download a copy from the downloads page under "Home."
Materials: Materials vary from course type. To find out what materials you will need: please see the syllabus for your course (found on tab menus above). All classes are allowed to complete work in navy blue or black ink or pencil. No other colors please.
CLASS NORMS & EXPECTATIONS
1. Be on time to class.
2. Come to class prepared-bring all materials with you to class including your textbook, notebook, paper, pen, pencil, etc.
3. All graded assignments will be done in Navy blue or black ink or pencil. No Exceptions!
4. Stay in your assigned seat. Stay out of the Lab area until directed.
5. No food anytime! No Grooming, No Head Cover.
6. Class work and homework should be turned in on time. No late work!
7. Be courteous of others and their property. Disrespect is not tolerated!
8. Respect all living and nonliving things in the classroom/Lab at all times.
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