JAGUAR NATION

1. JAGUAR NATION 2012-2013

2. The Jaguar Nation Welcomes You Mrs. Baity’s Class to 107/207

3. WRITE THIS DOWN… Website URL: www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mbaity/ My Email: LMBAITY@EPISD.ORG My Conference Period: 10:10-10:55 107/207

4. Materials • sheet protectors • Index cards • Markers/Color pencils (may be used in your other classes) • 3 ring binder (1 inch) • Dividers (2 sets) • Pens and pencils (one for every day) • Composition notebooks (2) • Flashdrive (can be used in your other classes) • Thesaurus (Please label with your name inside) 107/207

5. Classroom Principles • Be Responsible • Be Respectful • Be Honest • **Failure to adhere to the above principles in our classroom may result in the following: • A warning • A short conference with teacher & a parent phone call • Parent phone call and detention • Discipline Referral • Cheating and intentional plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” 107/207

6. Jaguar Expectations • Use transition times for bathroom breaks, drinking breaks, etc. • Enter the class in “Jag Mode” • Be seated and ready to begin class on time • Bring agenda and all necessary materials to class each day • Stay on task • Treat everyone with courtesy and respect-no profanity • Keep all school property neat and clean (no food, drinks, or gum in class) • Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated • Be part of making this class a positive learning environment 107/207

7. What is “JAG MODE”? • During Jag Mode there is complete silence. • Come into the classroom quietly. • Any questions may be placed on a Post-It. • Begin working on the day’s warm-up activity. • At the end of Jag Mode, questions will be addressed. 107/207

8. Grading and Assignments Grading Scale • 90-100% = A • 80-89% = B • 75-79% = C • 70-74% = D • 69%-Below = F Assignment Types • Quizzes -10% • Agenda-10% • Tests-20% • Projects-30% • Daily Assignments-30% 107/207

9. Assignment Guidelines • All homework is due the next day at the beginning of the class period or assigned due date, unless otherwise stated. • Points will be deducted for any assignment that is turned in late • Missing assignment sheets must be turned in for any assignment not turned in on time. With the third Missing Assignment Sheet, I will request a parent conference or make a home visit. • On daily assignments, any grade below a 70 can be redone in tutoring (different assignment, same concepts) for a higher grade, not to exceed an 80. • Because ample notice is given for projects, late projects will not be accepted . (Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on an individual basis.) 107/207

10. Mandatory Tutoring A student will be required to attend mandatory tutoring: • If student is failing • If student is below the grade of 75 • If student is assigned to tutoring after a parent conference **Any student may request and attend tutoring if he/she feels it would be beneficial. 107/207

11. My Pledge to You • I will give you my best efforts at ALL times • I will respect your time and your efforts • I will diligently work with you to meet your academic goals • I will always keep you informed of where you stand academically • I will provide tutoring and extra assistance to any student who asks for it or shows a need for it. 107/207

12. Remember… • You are responsible for your learning • If you need help, ask for it • Do not allow others to distract you • Do your best work the FIRST time • Begin projects right away • Every day is a new day; every grade will NOT become a new grade • Do not procrastinate; stay ahead of the game • DON’T BE LIKE CALVIN!!! 107/207

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