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Mrs . Reynolds’ Class. WELCOME TO. TEXAS HISTORY. 1 st Six Weeks. Geography Prehistoric Cultures Native Americans in Texas Early Exploration Mission System. SUPPLIES. 1 ½ inch binder w/ notebook paper Agenda book red pen blue/black pen pencil Other supplies used often:

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  1. Mrs. Reynolds’ Class WELCOMETO TEXAS HISTORY

  2. 1st Six Weeks • Geography • Prehistoric Cultures • Native Americans in Texas • Early Exploration • Mission System

  3. SUPPLIES • 1 ½ inch binder w/ notebook paper • Agenda book • red pen • blue/black pen • pencil Other supplies used often: map pencils, index cards and blue high lighters

  4. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES • Challenges – Preview questions for weekly quiz on Friday • Agenda- Record daily goals, objective, and HWK • Activity- class, group, partner or individual • Review/Reflection- concepts discussed, preview upcoming projects and events, complete C4Us (check for understanding)

  5. CLASSROOM POLICIES Grading: Daily Assignments/Quizzes 50% Homework 10% Tests/ Projects 40%

  6. CLASSROOM POLICIES Make-up Work: It is the student’s responsibility to schedule make up work with the appropriate teacher. If absent, he/she will be given 1 day for every day absent to turn in work. Missing Work: If schoolwork is not turned in during class on the due date, a missing grade will be entered for the student. A missing assignment is the numerical equivalent of a 0.

  7. CLASSROOM POLICIES AP/IB Failing Assignments: Students earning a failing TEST/PROJECT grade will be required to attend mandatory tutoring for reteaching of concepts and to discuss performance recommendations for remediation within 3 days of the failing grade posted. The teacher may require the student to retest or complete an alternate test/project for a grade no higher than 70. Failing daily work may not be resubmitted for a higher grade.

  8. CLASSROOM POLICIES Failing Assignments: Students earning a failing grade will be required to attend mandatory tutoring for reteaching of concepts and to discuss performance recommendations for remediation within 3 days of the failing grade posted. The teacher may require the student to redo the assignment, complete an alternate assignment or any other reasonable assignment for the higher of the two grades.

  9. Frequently Asked Questions Q-What do I do if I am absent from class? A-First- After you return to school bring absent note from parent/guardian to the front office. Second- Check classroom calendar and assignment folders for any assignment you missed while absent. Third- Copy Challenge questions from binder (on front of my desk) for the days you were absent. After attempting questions, check with me for any corrections needed. * Remember, you are quizzed every Friday over these questions. It is your responsibility to complete all missing work due to an absence.

  10. Frequently Asked Questions Q-Do we have a lot of tests and quizzes? A- You have a weekly quizevery Friday in which you use your Challenge questions, class notes, vocabulary assigned and graded assignments from the week. Each Six Weeks has at least 2 scheduled test/projects grades. It may be a written test, a class presentation or a project assigned.

  11. Frequently Asked Questions Q- How can I raise my grade? A- • Test retakes, form a study group, review notebook • Review guides • Attend Tutorials (Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:00) • Complete and turn in missing work

  12. AP and IB classes • In-depth primary source analysis • DBQs (Document Based Questions) • Varied assignments/projects • Varied test format (less multiple choice, more open-ended, essay questions) • Current Events • Independent Research

  13. NEED TO REACH ME? • Conference Time: 11:21-12:11 • School: (210)945-1220 • Email- preynolds@judsonisd.org

  14. Washington D.C. 2016 • Opportunity for you to visit our nation’s capital during your 8th grade year. • Registration information will go out just after Spring Break of this school year. • Mr. Landry Rm A204 (dlandry@judsonisd.org) • If interested, students can start saving to experience this amazing trip.

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