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Be in your seat and
ready when the bell rings.
Bring all materials needed for
class.
Purses, backpacks, book
bags, etc., MUST be kept under
or beside your desk.
 Follow instructions
and school rules carefully.
 Cell phones, Mp3s, Ipods,
and any other electronic
devices MUST be turned off
and kept out of sight during
class.
 Only Water is allowed
in class, and ONLY with
permission. No food/drink in
class without permission.
Be polite and raise
your hand before speaking.
Respect YOURSELF & others.
Complete ALL assignments
on time, and ALWAYS DO
YOUR VERY BEST!
NO Bathroom Pass.
Go during Passing Time
The hall pass may be only used
in case of an emergency, and only
WITH PERMISSION.
Only one person may use the
pass at a time.
Items Needed for Class
Required Materials:
3 Ring binder with Dividers
Notebook paper (100 sheets minimum)
#2 Pencils and/or Pen (Blue or Black Ink Only)
Highlighter Marker (1 or 2 colors)
*Suggested Materials:
Colored Pencils, or Markers (Watercolor), or Crayons (At Least 4 Colors)
Erasers
Glue Stick
Ruler (6" Minimum)
Calculator (nothing expensive, cheap Kmart, Wal-mart, Target, or Dollar
Store calculators will be fine)
Flash/Jump/Pin Drive (useful for storing computer files)
*Suggested materials may be provided in class if available. It is suggested
that students bring their own, in case the materials are not available.
Items to Avoid - Please do NOT bring, or use these items to class
Permanent Markers
Pens with light colored ink (yellow, silver, pink, etc...)
Absence:
When you are absent, it is your
responsibility to find out what
you missed, and make arrangements to
complete the work you missed. If you
return on the day of a test, quiz, or other
exam, you will be expected to take the
test, quiz, or exam as scheduled with the
rest of the class. If your absence was
excused, you still need to make up the
work missed.
Late Assignments:
Assignments are due on the due date.
Late assignments will receive an
automatic deduction of 10%.
Assignments turned in after the applicable
unit is completed will receive a grade up to a maximum
of 75%. Extra time may be granted if a student can
show a real need or hardship prior to the due date.
Students with assignments that are late due to absence,
will be granted extra time to be determined by the
teacher.
Alternative Assignments:
If a student misses an assignment that was part of an
In-class activity or video, an alternate assignment may
be assigned.
Grades – Grades will be assigned using a weighted
scale as follows:
Daily Work = 30%
Unit Tests and Projects = 50%
Six Weeks Exam = 20%
Daily Work – The daily work portion your grade
will consist of notes, vocabulary, map skills, videos, class
activities and assignments. Homework will also be counted as
daily work.
Unit Tests and Projects – Each three-weeks, you will do
1or more projects in class. These projects require more than
one class period to complete, and often require computer
research. They will be counted the same as a unit test. Your are
expected to take all tests when they are scheduled. Makeup
tests and Retakes may be allowed for unit tests in special
circumstances.
STAAR End of Course Exam – You must receive a
STAAR End of Course Exam
You must receive a minimum score in
order to receive credit for taking the test.
Six-Weeks, Semester,
and
STAAR/EOC Exams:
You are expected to take all tests when
they are scheduled. Makeup exams may
be offered in case of absence, but only if
scheduling allows. NO Retakes will be
allowed for Six Weeks, Semester, or End
of Course Exams.
After School Tutoring:
AST is available most weeks on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by
appointment or assignment.
AST runs from 4:00 – 5:00.
Online Help/Resources:
You may find the class webpage at:
http://www.geostuff.net
This web site is designed to provide
students with resources and help with
class assignments. Students will be able
to access class assignments and
resources to help them complete
assignments outside of the classroom.
Textbooks:
A classroom set of textbooks
will be available for students to
use. There will also be a few textbooks
available for students to check out and
take home for short periods of time.
Students will be responsible for books
they have checked out. Students will be
billed for any books they have checked
out that are lost or destroyed.
Setting up Your
Notebook.
1) Place your name on the
cover of your notebook.
2) Write the information
indicated below on your
Cover
Name
Course:
Grade: ____
Name
Course:
Grade: ____
Setting up Your
Spiral Notebook.
3) Insert Dividers with the following labels:
Vocabulary
Notes
Writing
Graphic Organizers
Maps
Daily Work
4) Insert essay paper in the sections labeled
Vocabulary, Notes, and Writing
Keep your notebook neat and
organized. You will receive a
grade for your notebook every 3
weeks. This grade will count as
a major test/project grade.
Please keep your notebook ONLY for Geography. You
are expected to keep it supplied with paper.
You will be expected to have your notebook in class
every day. You may take it home to study, or work
in, but please have it available when it is time to grade.
Also, If you do not have your notebook in class, you
will still be expected to do any work assigned during
the class period, and add it to your notebook later.
This is just the beginning of a journey that
will take you through the 2013-2014 school
year and prepare you for the STARR End
of Course Exam.
Do your best to avoid the temptations of
the Dark Side. Stay focused, do your best,
never give up, use your powers for good,
and you will be SUCCESSFUL on the EOC.
Do or do not... there is no try.
May the Force be with you.
- Yoda