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PERSHING MIDDLE OPEN HOUSE 2009. MR. GREER 7 th GRADE SCIENCE www.csgreer.net. AN INTRODUCTION. Mr. GREER - North Shore H.S . graduate - Southern Illinois Univ. G raduate B.S. Mass Communication - Prairie View A&M Univ . Graduate M.Ed. Administration
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PERSHING MIDDLE OPEN HOUSE 2009 MR. GREER 7thGRADE SCIENCE www.csgreer.net
AN INTRODUCTION Mr. GREER -North Shore H.S. graduate -Southern Illinois Univ. Graduate B.S. Mass Communication -Prairie View A&M Univ. Graduate M.Ed. Administration - 10thyear in Education
GOALS & OBJECTIVES • Maintain a positive/ safe student and classroom culture of learning. • Ensure all students needs are met to the best of my ability. • Establish will, responsibility, empowerment, and a technological platform of educational support .
UNDERSTANDING WILL 3D + 2D Indoctrination Definition: Will - having the purpose and power of conviction (attitude & initiative) to succeed.
2Ds of the MIND • Creates, Assures, and Provides Focus & Direction DISCIPLINE – to bring a state of order or obedience by training or control; managing action • Management of Thoughts • Management of Feelings • Management of Diet • Management of Money • Management of Time DRIVE – to strive vigorously toward a goal or objective; continuous effort; forward movement. • Diligence • Persistence • Never give up
3Ds of the Heart • Creates, Assures, and Provides for Motivation & Commitment DETERMINATION– the quality of being firm in purpose or opinion • Firmness of Purpose • Fixed Purpose • Unwavering Courage DEDICATION- Wholly committed to a cause, idea, or personal goal • Commitment to a goal • Devoted to a Purpose • Give Specific Attention to DESIRE – a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction; to hunger or thirst for • Passion • Appreciation • Respect
EXPECTATIONS • Be on time… • 100% Effort… • Take the initiatives regardless of the outcome… • Be prepared everyday for class… • Positive attitude… • Ask questions…
GRADING POLICY Regular • Tests\CBA -15% • Daily Grade-40% • Major Grade-45% PreAp • Tests\CBA -15% • Daily Work-50% • Major Grade-35% ("Daily Grades" may include: Homework, quizzes, Warm-ups, participation, performances, or other academic activities)
TUTORIALS & CONTACT • Wed. & Fri 8:00 am – 8:35 am • www.csgreer.net • Brian.Greer@channelview.isd.esc4.net • 281-860-3040
CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE If a child live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, they learn to fight. If a child lives with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If a child lives with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If a child lives with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. If a child lives with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. If a child lives with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If a child lives with encouragement, they learn confidence. If a child lives with tolerance, they learn patience. If a child lives with praise, they learn appreciation. If a child lives with acceptance, they learn to love. If a child lives with approval, they learn to like themselves. If a child lives with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal. If a child lives with sharing, they learn generosity. If a child lives with honesty and fairness, they learn what truth and justice are. If a child lives with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If a child lives with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them. If a child lives with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live. If you live with serenity, your child will live with peach of mind. What is your child living with?