Welcome! Please sign in at the table by the door then take a few minutes to write a NOTE TO YOUR STUDENT (hand-outs found next to sign-in sheets). Please deposit it in the blue tray on your way out. We will begin our presentation in just a moment… Krisi Guzman 7th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Warm Springs Middle School Room 614 Who is this teacher as a person? Will this teacher treat my student fairly? Yes, Always! • I am here to teach. Students are here to learn. I am very passionate about my job and have high expectations for my students. Together I know we can make this year a success. Positive attitude is the key to success. Let’s keep it all the time! What will I be doing this year? How will my student be graded? A+ A AB+ B B- 99.0% above 93% to 98% 90% to 92% 88% to 89% 83% to 87% 80% to 82% C+ C CD+ D DF 78% to 79% 73% to 77% 70 to 72% 68% to 69% 63% to 67% 60% to 62% BELOW 60% Language Arts Homework Class work Essays/Projects Tests/Quizzes 10% 20% 20% 50% Late work • 1 day late = 10% deduction • 2+ days late = 50% deduction Teacher reserves the right to not accept late work if an excessive amount of time has passed since date due. Social Studies Projects/Reports 20% Notebook* 30% *includes class work and homework Tests/Quizzes 50% Homework Policy – SS • Assignments must be complete and on time to receive full credit. • Late assignments will receive a maximum of half credit and must be completed by the end of the unit. • Incomplete assignments will receive zero points until completed and are considered late. Work not completed by the end of the unit will earn zero points. Homework Policy – Absences Absences • After return to school, student is responsible for getting missed notes/assignments, turning in work, and/or making up tests or quizzes. • Student has until the following Monday to make up work without penalty. • If make-up work is not turned in by the following Monday, the late work policy for the corresponding subject will apply. Classroom Guidelines What are the expectations in this classroom? • • • • Be prepared Be hardworking Be respectful and courteous Follow all policies and procedures RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - NOT EXCUSES - Following guidelines will result in: • Verbal acknowledgement/praise • A stress-free learning environment • A pleasant and secure classroom atmosphere Not following guidelines may result in: • • • • • Warning and documentation Assigned detention Saturday School Parental Contact and Action Plan Disciplinary Referral and/or Suspension School/Class Website http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/ 1312 http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/site/defa ult.aspx?DomainID=2342 • Available on … – tablet, smart phone, and pc • http://library.murrieta.k12.ca.us/ • Username: student’s 9 digit ID • Password: first name and grade level (ex. william7) • Useful for library book info, putting books on hold, online research, etc. WSMS Parent Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TT89 lDIGGd5UYoAjDyE_rkX1qYB0G8Gshyf pm47vzTI/viewform?usp=send_form …or through WSMS website: http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/ 1312 Remember… I truly believe in your student’s potential and I want you both to believe in it too! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Guzman