Do not over inform. Ask yourself, “What does a student (or parent) HAVE to know about your class to be successful?” Keep to the basics – your contact information, grading an… See more

Remember that your policies need to be in line with your school’s policies. If your school has a specific late work policy, stick to that. Not sure? Find out. If you are part of a grade lev… See more

In high school, my Algebra 2 teacher had us take a quiz on her syllabus that counted for a grade on the second day of school. While that may work for some students, playing Jeo… See more

A syllabus can act as a FAQ of your classroom. Keep it in a place where students and parents can access it with ease. Update it if policies or schedules change. A… See more