1. PERSHING MIDDLE OPEN HOUSE 2009
MR. GREER
7th GRADE SCIENCE

2. AN INTRODUCTION Mr. GREER -North Shore H.S. graduate
-Southern Illinois Univ. Graduate
B.S. Mass Communication
-Prairie View A&M Univ. Graduate
M.Ed. Administration
- 10th year in Education

3. GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Maintain a positive/ safe student and classroom culture of learning.
Ensure all students needs are met to the best of my ability.
Establish will, responsibility, empowerment, and a technological platform of educational support .

4. UNDERSTANDING WILL 3D + 2D Indoctrination
Definition: Will - having the purpose and power of conviction (attitude & initiative) to succeed.

5. 2Ds of the MIND Creates, Assures, and Provides Focus & Direction
DISCIPLINE – to bring a state of order or obedience by training or control; managing action
Management of Thoughts
Management of Feelings
Management of Diet
Management of Money
Management of Time
DRIVE – to strive vigorously toward a goal or objective; continuous effort; forward movement.
Diligence
Persistence
Never give up

6. 3Ds of the Heart
Creates, Assures, and Provides for Motivation & Commitment
DETERMINATION – the quality of being firm in purpose or opinion
Firmness of Purpose
Fixed Purpose
Unwavering Courage
DEDICATION - Wholly committed to a cause, idea, or personal goal
Commitment to a goal
Devoted to a Purpose
Give Specific Attention to
DESIRE – a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction; to hunger or thirst for
Passion
Appreciation
Respect

7. EXPECTATIONS Be on time… 100% Effort…
Take the initiatives regardless of the outcome…
Be prepared everyday for class…
Positive attitude…
Ask questions…

8. GRADING POLICY Regular PreAp Tests\CBA -15% Daily Grade-40%
Daily Work-50%
Major Grade-45%
Major Grade-35%
("Daily Grades" may include: Homework, quizzes, Warm-ups, participation, performances, or other academic activities)

9. TUTORIALS & CONTACT Wed. & Fri 8:00 am – 8:35 am www.csgreer.net

10. CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE
If a child live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, they learn to fight. If a child lives with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If a child lives with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If a child lives with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. If a child lives with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. If a child lives with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If a child lives with encouragement, they learn confidence. If a child lives with tolerance, they learn patience. If a child lives with praise, they learn appreciation. If a child lives with acceptance, they learn to love. If a child lives with approval, they learn to like themselves. If a child lives with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal. If a child lives with sharing, they learn generosity. If a child lives with honesty and fairness, they learn what truth and justice are. If a child lives with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If a child lives with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them. If a child lives with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
If you live with serenity, your child will live with peach of mind.
What is your child living with?