2. I apologize for not being able to attend Back to School Night. I am at home attending my sick boys. Please feel free to email or call about any questions regarding this presentation or the information on my classroom information sheet that was sent home on the first two days of school. Thank you for understanding.

3. Curriculum and Grading Policy Grading: 30% Daily Assignments 30% Quizzes Current Events 40% Tests Projects Short Essays Grading Period Big IdeaDaily Homework 1 st 6 WeeksIdentity and Location Study Notes for quizzes and tests; other incomplete daily assignments 2 nd 6 WeeksInterdependence/Exploring the Americas 3 rd 6 WeeksBeginnings of Civilizations/Exploring Southwest Asia and North Africa 4 th 6 WeeksSystems/ Exploring Europe 5 th 6 WeeksMovement/Exploring Asia 6 th 6 WeeksChange/Exploring Africa

4. Home work should be turned in on the scheduled day. Please remember that there are penalties for late work. Please help your child with the following: 1.Ensure they are using their Agenda 2.Ensure they have subscribed to my website and are checking their email once a week. 3. Ensure they are keeping their binders and back packs organized.

5. Retrieve work for the week the absence occurred. Be sure to check with Mrs. Graham regarding work retrieved. Please plan to attend tutorials when absent. http://murchisonmatadors.org/graham/

6. Grades While viewing your child’s grades, please consider the following.

7. Grades Blanks or PND: Means I will be inputting grades soon. PND=grade pending MSG (for Missing): Student has yet to complete or turn in the assignment. Absent students will have this until makeup work is completed and graded.

8. Tutorials 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays I can also work in other times by appointment.

9. Contact Email is the best method of contact. Please feel free to also leave a voicemail.