1. 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…

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

3. Who is this teacher as a person?

4. Will this teacher treat my student fairly? Yes, Always! I am here to teach. Students are here to learn. I am very passionate about my job and have high expectations for my students. Together I know we can make this year a success. Positive attitude is the key to success. Let’s keep it all the time!

5. What will I be doing this year?

6. 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%

7. Language Arts Homework10% Classwork20% Essays/Projects20% Tests/Quizzes50% 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.

8. Social Studies Projects/Reports20% Notebook*30% *includes class work and homework Tests/Quizzes50%

9. Homework Policy – SS 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. Incomplete assignments will receive zero points until completed and are considered late. Work not completed by the end of the unit will earn zero points.

10. Homework Policy – Absences 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.

11. Classroom Guidelines

12. 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 -

13. Following guidelines will result in: Verbal acknowledgement/praise A stress-free learning environment A pleasant and secure classroom atmosphere

14. Not following guidelines may result in: Warning and documentation Assigned detention Saturday School Parental Contact and Action Plan Disciplinary Referral and/or Suspension

15. School/Class Website http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/ 1312 http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/site/defa ult.aspx?DomainID=2342

16. 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.

17. WSMS Parent Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TT89 lDIGGd5UYoAjDyE_rkX1qYB0G8Gshyf pm47vzTI/viewform?usp=send_form …or through WSMS website: http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/ 1312

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