Mrs. A. Mortimer
Learning Goal: As a result of tonight’s presentation, you will know the
policies, procedures, and expectations of this course.
Introduction
 NA Graduate
 Clarion University of PA
 Elementary Education and
Early Childhood Education
 Gannon University of PA
 Curriculum and Instruction
 Carson Middle School
 North Allegheny resident
Concepts to Explore
 Physical Geography (Chapters 1 – 3)
 A Geographer’s World
 Planet Earth
 Climate, Environment, and Resources
 Human Geography (Chapter 4)
 The World’s People
 Latin America (Chapters 7 – 11)
 Mexico
 Central America and the Caribbean
 Caribbean South America
 Atlantic South America
 Pacific South America
 Map and Globe Skills
 Direction and Hemispheres
 Latitude/Longitude
 Time Zones
 Maps related to current unit
 Current Events
Online Textbook
 Textbooks can be viewed online
 Computer Lab to explore features
 Students given username & password on label in
assignment book
 Username = na(student number)
 Password = student number
 Can also access English textbook
 Website = http://my.hrw.com
Graded Items/Grading Scale
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Warm-ups
Class Activities
Homework
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
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90 – 100% = A
80 – 89% = B
70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
59% or below = E
 The points earned for each
 Extra credit may be built into
various activities.
assignment will be added
together and divided by the
total number of points possible
in order to determine the
student’s percentage for the
grading period.
Accessing Grades
 Access using the NA Student Data Portal
 The following codes will be used when entering grades:
 0: The student attempted to complete the assignment but
earned zero points.
 M: The student did not complete the assignment, and
he/she may not turn it in for credit.
 X: The student is exempt from completing the assignment,
and it will not affect his/her grade.
Items to Discuss
 Assignment Book/Board
 Daily Warm-up
 Daily Agenda
 Where in the World is Mrs. Mortimer?
Assignment Book/Board
 Required to keep track of assignments
 Given time during class
 Marker Board most reliable source
 Website updated when changes occur
Warm-up
 Students given warm-up packet
 Required to answer every question assigned
 Should not work ahead
 Respond to approximately 1 question daily
 Information discussed as class
 Random collections occur for points
Learning Goal(s):
As a result of this lesson, I will understand the policies and procedures of this course.
Learning Activities:
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Complete Warm-up Question #2
Review warm-up question #2/Organize packet
Learning Goal(s)/Agenda/Assignment Book
Check signed syllabus
Discuss plan for upcoming days (Team Day)
Distribute textbook/Discuss/Distribute textbook label
- Bring to class according to sign/get covered
7. Distribute Textbook Scavenger Hunt/Complete *Record textbooks
Useless Fact:
The average person blinks 15,360 times per day (16 blinks per minute for a 16 hour
day).
Where in the World is Mrs.
Mortimer?
 Students given clue at start of week
 Search for answer online
 Answer and name on ticket
 1 winner drawn/class period end of week
Homework Policy
 First semester
 Completed on-time = full credit
 Turned in 1 day late = ½ credit
 No credit will be given beyond 1 day late
 Second semester
 All work must be turned in on assigned due date to receive
credit.
Absence Procedures
 Form filled out
 Upon return pick up missed work from assigned location
 Make-up = number of days absent
 See me at anytime for assistance
 Homework Hotline = 2 or more days of absence
 (412) 369-5454 * on website
 Vacation Form