PREP World History
Chris Morales- N135
Email: cmorale7@houstonisd.org
Conference: 5th Period
Welcome to PREP World History. We will cover important people, dates, events, and
influential ideas that developed the great world that we live in today. We will also work
on organizational and writing skills. Lecture, discussion, and group work will be some of
the activities that you will participate in. Please keep this sheet as a reference so that
you can refer back to it when you have questions.
Campus Expectations (Westside Way)- Students are expected to follow school policy
concerning I.D.’s, dress code, tardies, and cell phones. Students are also expected to
follow the classroom rules below.
Rules and Consequences
Rules:
 Remain seated in your desk at all times until given permission by teacher.
 Be in desk working on warm-up with all material before teacher begins
instruction
 Be respectful to all, classmates, teacher, supplies, and furniture, by keeping your
hands, feet, and objects to yourself
 Use appropriate language and think about what you say before you say it.
 Speak only when given permission by teacher.
Consequences:
 1st – Verbal Warning
 2nd- 15 seconds after bell
 3rd – 30 seconds after bell
 4th – 15 minute D-Hall and Parent Call
 5th – Referral
**System starts over daily
**Any severe or repetitive situations can result in immediate referral
Grading
Your grade in this class is divided into 2 parts
Daily Grades-30% Major-70%
A note book will be required (preferably a 3 ring binder). In order to be a successful
student it is helpful to be organized. Your note book will consist of 2 sections:
Notes, and daily assignments.
Tests- We will have 2 tests each 6 weeks. Tests will count as major grades. Test dates
will be announced at least in week advance. It is expected that you take the test with the
rest of the class
Test Retake Policy- Students may retake a major test if they received less than a 75%.
The maximum score you can make on a retake is 80%.
Projects- We will have 1 project each 6 weeks. You will be provided detailed
instructs for this.
Make-Up Work- If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to get your make-up work.
There will be a make up folder with things that you may have missed. You must get the
notes from a classmate. Any make-up work will be due the next day after your absence. If
not it will be considered LATE.
Homework- If you are given homework it is due the next day. It will be expected to be
out and ready to be turned in 3 minutes after the bell. If not it will be considered late. You
may earn a maximum of a 80 for homework turned in 1 day late and a maximum of a
60 for 2-3 days late. Anything after 2-3 days late will not be accepted and be given a 0.
Other Important Information
Tutorials- I am always willing to help you if you are having trouble. Tutorial Times are
listed below:
Wednesday and Thursdays Mornings 7:20-7:45
I look forward to getting to know you and learning with you this year. GO Wolves!!!
Coach Morales