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Welcome to SMNW!!!!!

Welcome to SMNW!!!!!. Graduated from SMNW and K-State!! 3 girls Masters Degree in education; liberal arts in social science and history; psychology Started teaching in 1996. A Little About Me…Mrs. Forbes. stefanieforbes@smsd.org (preferred method of contact) 913.993.7365 (voicemail only)

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Welcome to SMNW!!!!!

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  1. Welcome to SMNW!!!!!

  2. Graduated from SMNW and K-State!! • 3 girls • Masters Degree in education; liberal arts in social science and history; psychology • Started teaching in 1996 A Little About Me…Mrs. Forbes

  3. stefanieforbes@smsd.org (preferred method of contact) • 913.993.7365 (voicemail only) • www4.smsd.org/stefanieforbes • Please see the documents page for the class and district syllabus • http://www4.smsd.org/stefanieforbes/docs.htm • I will continue to post information for parents on this site (such as unit plans/calendars) Contact Information

  4. Thank you to everyone who brought Kleenex/Puffs…we still need more!!!! • Psychology only… • Brain cookies (need white/vanilla icing, refrigerated sugar cookie dough) Classroom Needs!!

  5. Yes, we do have a lot of new technology that we are implementing, HOWEVER, be confident that I will be teaching your students all the objectives (and often more) required for this course!!!! If they are here, listening, and active, they will learn!!!! Technology

  6. If you are not registered in Skyward, look for an email from do.not.reply@skyward.com • If you do not have that email, call the records office and ask them to send one • This allows real-time access to grades and attendance. • Missing assignments in Skyward… Skyward

  7. Grades are weighted. The breakdown is as follows: • 50% Tests • 50% Homework/Class Activities/Projects • You may use a 3X5 notecard on any quiz (no review sheet) or test (extensive review sheet provided) • We try to talk a lot about note taking, responsibility, time management, test taking skills, etc. • Weekly emails Geography…Key Points

  8. If you should not do any assignment, you can make it up for FULL credit anytime with me after school within one week of the due date. • If you complete a late work assignment at home, you will receive 70% of the points you earn within one week of the due date. After one week, credit goes to 50%. Again, everything must be turned in before the test. Geography Late Work Policy

  9. Unit plans are posted at the beginning of the unit. • http://www4.smsd.org/stefanieforbes/docs.htm • It is important to use this for assignments, absences, and test preparation! • Review sheets are always printed. Psychology I

  10. Grades are weighted. The breakdown is as follows: • 50% Tests (mastery, online) • 50% Homework and Class Activities • If you should not do any assignment, you can make it up for FULL credit anytime with me after school (please make an appointment so I know when to expect you). ALL late work must be completed before the quiz day. This option is available after school only. Psychology I

  11. Each unit has online simulations that can be completed for extra credit. They are discussed in detail on the unit plan which is posted. Psychology I Extra Credit

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