Mr. hester’s civics and geography class

Who am i Family Man Teacher World Traveler 3 Kids and 3 Dogs 1 Wife BA in Political Science (FAU) MS in Strategic Intelligence (DIA) 22 Years in U.S. Military as Intelligence Officer – Extensive Knowledge of Regional Politics, Economics, and Military Capabilities World Traveler

Who am i

Who am i

Who am i

Where I’ve Been… World Traveler: Germany, England, Austria, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexica, Canada, Diego Garcia

Who am i

Who am i

What I enjoy Spending Time with Family Teaching Swimming Scuba Diving Traveling TB Lightning!!! Playing with Dogs Cooking Reading Coffee!!! Dallas Cowboys!!!

Class procedures Come in Quietly Complete Assigned Jobs Turn Homework into Bin at Back of Room Have Agendas Ready to be Stamped Homework Written Get Binder (Civics Only) Get Student Notebook (Geo Only) Complete Bell Work (5 minutes) Turn Bell Work into Bin at Back of Room

Class procedures Safety First Be Respectful Do Not Stand without Permission Raise Hand for Question and Wait Sign Out and Take a Pass to Leave the Room Be Ready to Discuss Homework Participate in Class (Grade) Ask Questions Analyze What You Learn

emergency procedures Fire: Weather Emergency: Lockdown/Lock-in: Classes move toward the front of the property, toward the tree line and beyond the parked cars. Students need to walk quick moving away from the buildings.  A brisk walk is fine, no running. Weather Emergency: Move to front of teacher lounge Lockdown/Lock-in: No student movement Going into nearest building Student quiet/act like room is empty

Class procedures Pack Up will be Announced by Teacher Clean Up Your Area Put Away Supplies and Materials Stay Seated Until the Bell DO NOT STAND BY THE DOOR DO NOT LEAVE BEFORE THE BELL DO NOT LEAVE OUT THE REAR DOOR!!

Grading Policy Students Will Know About Quizzes and Tests in Advance Study Guides will be Created by the Students Homework Usually Twice per Week (ZAP on day three in Café) Edsby Will be Updated Daily 3 Days to Make Up Work/Tests/Quizzes if Absence is Excused Student’s Responsibility Late Work: 1 Day: -25% 2 Days: -50% 3+ Days: Not Accepted

Grading Policy Weekly Participation Grade 10 points per day = EASY GRADE Clipboard Tracking -3: off task -3: disruptive behavior -2: late to class -3: not participating -5: behavior check -10: unexcused absence

Binder Setup First Page: Grade Tracker Section 1: Vocab, Student Test Data Section 2: Origins and Purpose of Law and Gov’t Section 3: Role, Rights, and Responsibilities of Citizens Section 4: Gov’t Policies and Political Process Section 5: Organization and Function of Gov’t

Job assignments Classes will be Student Led!!!! Leadership Roles will be Based on Elections All Students will have Classroom Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities will Rotate Every Few Weeks

Working as a group Be Willing to Add Your Thoughts to the Discussion Respect the Opinions of Others Make Sure that You Understand what Others Have Added Be Willing to Ask Questions if You Don’t Understand Be Willing to Answer Questions from Others

Keys to Student success Attendance is Paramount Parent Communication Mutual Respect Student Participation Timely Assignment Completion Ask Questions to Clear Up Confusion

Assignment makeup Assignments will be Updated in Edsby All Assignments will be Kept in File Box at Back of Room Files are Organized by Date Student’s Responsibility to Seek Out Missed Work Completed Work will be Placed in Class Bin