1. Mr. hester’s civics and geography class

2. 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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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!!

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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