1. Welcome To Mr. Hernandez’s Texas Studies Class

2. Classroom Vision My goal is to guide every student on the road to success and develop lifelong learning skills by providing a caring, respectful, high quality learning environment.

3. Don’t Worry!!

4. Mr. Hernandez Will Not: Yell At You Throw Things At You Have a Temper Tantrum Hit Anyone Disrespect You

5. Mr. Hernandez Will: Respect You Care For You Believe In You Make Learning Texas History Fun and Exciting

6. What Do I Need To Bring To Class? Pen & Pencil Colored Pencils Crayons/Washable Markers Spiral Notebooks Glue Sticks Scissors

7. Classroom Rules: 1. Respect Everyone & Their Belongings 2. Come Prepared With Supplies 3. Be On Time (Be Seated When The Bell Rings) 4. No Talking During Lecture or When Visitors Enter 5. No Gum, Drinks or Food 1. Respect Everyone & Their Belongings 2. Come Prepared With Supplies 3. Be On Time (Be Seated When The Bell Rings) 4. No Talking During Lecture or When Visitors Enter 5. No Gum, Drinks or Food

8. Give Me FIVE! 1.Eyes On Teacher 2.Quiet 3.Be Still 4.Hands Free (Put things down) 5.Listen

9. Classroom Procedures Everyday: Begin Focus Activity Immediately. Raise Your Hand If You Need To Speak or Leave Your Seat. Restroom Policy: Go During Passing Periods (Only Emergencies Allowed)

10. Consequences For First Time: Verbal Warning Second Time: Detention/Parents Called Third Time: Referral To The Office/Parents Called Fourth Time: Parent/Teacher Conference Severe Disruption: Student Sent Immediately To Office.

11. Proper Heading Carlos Gomez Sept. 2, 2009 7 th period __________________________

12. Grades Tests: 50% Daily Work: 50% Retakes on Tests may be taken if student scores a 69 or below. Highest grade possible on a Retake is a 70. No Late Work Accepted Unless: 1 Day Absent=1 Extra Day To Turn It In Tests: 50% Daily Work: 50% Retakes on Tests may be taken if student scores a 69 or below. Highest grade possible on a Retake is a 70. No Late Work Accepted Unless: 1 Day Absent=1 Extra Day To Turn It In

13. Absences If You Were Absent, Get An Admit Slip From the Office Before Class Check the “Make-Up Work” Bin For Your Missed Work. Always Ask a Friend What You Missed While You Were Absent. If You Were Absent, Get An Admit Slip From the Office Before Class Check the “Make-Up Work” Bin For Your Missed Work. Always Ask a Friend What You Missed While You Were Absent.

14. Forbidden Items

15. In Conclusion Don’t Worry, We’ll Practice All These Procedures Until We Get Them Right 100% Of The Time. Together, We’re Going To Learn A Lot & Have An Amazing Year!!!