Welcome! Please sign in at the table by the door then take a few minutes to write a NOTE TO YOUR STUDENT (hand-outs found next to sign-in sheets). Please deposit it in the blue tray on your way out. We will begin our presentation in just a moment…

Krisi Guzman 7th Grade Adv. Language Arts/Social Studies Warm Springs Middle School Room 614

Who is this teacher as a person?

What will I be doing this year?

How will my student be graded? A+ 99.0% above A 93% to 98% A- 90% to 92% B+ 88% to 89% B 83% to 87% B- 80% to 82% C+ 78% to 79% C 73% to 77% C- 70 to 72% D+ 68% to 69% D 63% to 67% D- 60% to 62% F BELOW 60%

Language Arts Homework 10% Participation 10% Class work 25% Essays/Projects 20% Tests/Quizzes 35% Late work 1 day late = 10% deduction 2+ days late = 50% deduction Teacher reserves the right to not accept late work if an excessive amount of time has passed since date due.

Social Studies Participation 10% Projects/Reports 25% Notebook* 30% *includes class work and homework Tests/Quizzes 35% Late work: Assignments must be complete and on time to receive full credit. Late assignments will receive a maximum of half credit and must be completed by the end of the unit.

Homework Policy – Absences After return to school, student is responsible for getting missed notes/assignments, turning in work, and/or making up tests or quizzes. Student has until the following Monday to make up work without penalty. If make-up work is not turned in by the following Monday, the late work policy for the corresponding subject will apply.

What are the expectations in this classroom? Be prepared Be hardworking Be respectful and courteous Follow all policies and procedures RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - NOT EXCUSES -

PRIDEVISION Morning video: http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/1312

Student Websites http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/1312

Username: student’s 9 digit ID Password: first name and grade Available on … tablet, smart phone, and pc http://library.murrieta.k12.ca.us/ Username: student’s 9 digit ID Password: first name and grade level (ex. william7) Useful for library book info, putting books on hold, online research, etc.

Remember… I truly believe in your student’s potential and I want your student and you to believe in it too! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Guzman