1. World Geography Pre-AP Lindley Amarantos Room: A-303 713-251-2661 lindley.amarantos@springbranchisd.com Baylor University, BA in Education History & Human Performance 11 years as an educator at MHS

2. Personal Information Product of Spring Branch ISD-MDE, SBMS, MHS (1999) Head girls soccer coach Assistant volleyball coach-Freshman A team Married 8 years to Christo Amarantos – World History teacher at Stratford HS – Assistant baseball coach & assistant football Mom to KC Amarantos-born March 2011 1 dog (Tallulah) and 2 cats (Bella & Molly)

3. My Family

4. Expectations *show respect and be polite. * listen carefully *have good behavior and manners. *be in your seat when the bell rings. *come organized and prepared everyday. *accept responsibility for your own actions

5. Goal The goal of World Geography is to enable learners to find answers to questions about the world around us; about where things are, how and why they got there, and the dynamic relationship between humans and the earth. Geography allows us to see, understand, and appreciate the intricate connections between people, places, and environments. (adapted from Geography for Life, 1994).

6. Grades 20% - Class work, Home work, participation 30% - Quizzes, Maps, Minor Projects, Essays 50% - Tests, Projects, Map Tests – Tests given on ODD days (IE. 1, 19)

7. Make-up Work It is YOUR responsibility to get YOUR make-up work upon YOUR return to school. Missed Assignments: # of days they were absent to make-up work (absent 2 days=2 days to make up work) Tests must be made up within one week of absence. – Make-up & Re-tests: By appointment Thursdays at 6:50 am – ALL major assignments and projects MUST be turned in on the due date, regardless of the student being present in class. – Other known Assignments are due or must be taken on the day you return This includes QUIZZES!

8. Late Work LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVER. World Geography Pre-AP policy. WORK is due 1 MINUTE AFTER TARDY BELL!!! It is considered late 2 minutes after the bell (ie. You will receive a 0.)

9. How to make an “A” Check calendar daily for directions and assignments. Calendars include all materials to bring to class and any upcoming quizzes, tests, or due dates. Read chapter sections as they are assigned rather than waiting until the night before the quiz and/or test to read the whole chapter. As you read sections, make outline notes that including all major facts, bolded words, historical figures and significance, major dates, and major themes Start on maps immediately upon receiving them.

10. How to…, cont. Make sure all maps have TODALSIGS on them. Do warm-ups daily! Study all items given to you between tests. Read the book, articles, handouts, and all things assigned to you along the way. Take care of your business. Turn things in on time and completed. GET INVOLVED in class discussion. Watch the world news nightly and keep track of the places and situations they discussed. When possible, locate countries or cities on an atlas or Google Earth.

11. Things you should know: ONLY WATER is allowed in class. You may consume snacks if you throw away your trash (no lunches!!) Restroom is for emergency purposes ONLY. Must have student planner to go. You may NOT go to the restroom on test days. Assignments are due in the box 1 minute after tardy bell has rung. Email is the best form of contact for me Notify the teacher of known absences.

12. Things you should know, cont. School rules and policies: Read your student handbook and abide by all rules Bring your textbook to class DAILY. Cell phones will NOT be allowed on students bodies during tests. Students will use student atlases in the classroom ONLY. All students will be held financially responsible for missing atlases at the end of the year.

13. Important Information Lindley.amarantos@springbranchisd.com 713-251-2661 7 th period – conference Tutorials per request, Thurs. am http://mhs.springbranchisd.com/Faculty/Teac hers/SocialStudies/LindleyAmarantos/tabid/1 1150/Default.aspx http://mhs.springbranchisd.com/Faculty/Teac hers/SocialStudies/LindleyAmarantos/tabid/1 1150/Default.aspx