Welcome To Mr. Hernandez’Texas Studies Class

Classroom Vision

My goal is to guide every student on the road to success and develop lifelong learning skills by providing a caring, respectful, & high quality learning environment.

Don’t Worry!!

Mr. Hernandez Will:

• Respect You

• Care For You

• Believe In You

• Make Learning Texas History Fun and Exciting

Classroom Supplies

• Pen & Pencil

• Spiral Notebook

• Colored Pencils

• Crayons/Washable Markers

• Glue Stick

• Scissors

Classroom Rules:Classroom Rules:

1. Be Polite & Respectful2. Follow Directions3. Take Care of Your

Classroom4. No Gum, Food or Drinks

1. Be Polite & Respectful2. Follow Directions3. Take Care of Your

Classroom4. No Gum, Food or Drinks

Consequences for Following Class Rules:

Consequences for Following Class Rules:

Weekly: (1 Strike Max) 20 Minutes of Class Free-Time on Friday

6 Weeks: (6 Strikes or Less) Class Free-Period the Last Friday

Weekly: (1 Strike Max) 20 Minutes of Class Free-Time on Friday

6 Weeks: (6 Strikes or Less) Class Free-Period the Last Friday

Classroom Baseball

• Each Time A Rule Is Broken, the Student Will Earn a Strike.

• If the Student Earns 3 Strikes, the Appropriate Consequence Will Be Issued.

Consequences For

• 1st Time: Verbal Warning/Parents Called• 2nd Time: Detention the Next Day/Parents Called• 3rd Time: Referral to the Principal/Parents Called• 4th Time: Parent/Teacher Conference• Severe Disruption: Student Sent Immediately To

Office.

Classroom Procedures

After Entering the Classroom, Students Will Begin Focus Activity Immediately.

Students Will Raise Their Hands & Wait Quietly For Permission To Speak or Leave Their Seat.

Classroom Procedures

Students Will Request Permission To Use The Restroom in Emergencies Only.

Students Will Remain Seated At The End of Class Until Dismissed By The Teacher.

Give Me FIVE!

1. Eyes On Teacher

2. Quiet3. Be Still4. Hands Free (Put

things down)5. Listen

Grading Policy

• Major Assignments: 60% Tests, Projects, Presentations, Reports

• Minor Assignments: 40% Daily Classwork, Homework, Quizzes,

Notebook Checks

Absences

• Excused Absences: Student must make up work missed. 1 Day for 1 Day Absent (Maximum of 5 Days) Work not turned in will be counted as a 0

• Unexcused Absences: No make up work will be accepted. Missed assignments will be counted as a 0.

Failing Major Assignments

• All students will have up to 3 additional school days to redo a failing major assignment, but the grade will be no higher than a 70.

• All students will have 3 additional days to make up a major assignment if late (with a grade penalty of 10 points per day).

Semester Exams

• Semester exams will be comprehensive and count as 20% of the semester grade.

• If this exam causes a student to fail the semester, the student may retest within 3 days. The retest is the responsibility of the student.

• The retest grade will be no higher than a 70. 

Proper Heading

Carlos GomezSept. 2, 2009

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In Conclusion

• Don’t Worry, We’ll Practice All These Procedures Until We Get Them Right 100% Of The Time.

• Together, We’re Going To Learn A Lot & Have An Amazing Year!!!