1. POMS 7 th Grade B House Welcome Parents IMAGINE BELIEVE ACHIEVE It is our mission to create small, personalized learning environments that are safe, promote mutual respect, support project-based learning, and provide choices for informed decision-making for the success of each and every individual. http://poms7b.wordpress.com/

2. POMS 7 th Grade B House Contact Us You may contact us by phone or email, and we will try to respond as quickly as possible. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact Mrs. Lawler. Our conference times are Mondays & Wednesdays on blue days from 10:20 – 10:40 or 10:40 – 11:00. Consistent with the Customer Service Collective Commitments of the West Region within the HISD, we as a school respond within 48 hours to a question or problem. We attempt to respond as quickly as possible within that 48-hour period.

3. POMS 7 th Grade B House Contact Us POMS Phone Number ~ (713) 295 – 6500 Ms. Baltazar, English xt. 373 bbaltaza@houstonisd.org Mrs. Foster, Science xt. 366blauger@houstonisd.org Mr. Gómez, TX History xt. 364 jgomez6@houstonisd.org Mrs. Lawler, Math xt. 365 kgeary@houstonisd.org Ms. Crumbling, Co-teacher xt. 334scrumbli@houstonisd.org

4. POMS 7 th Grade B House POMS Policies Cell Phone Policy – Cell phones must remain in the locker during the school day. If a student brings a cell phone to class or is using it inside the building, it will be collected and given to the school secretary. Only parents may pick up the cell phone from the school secretary in the front office. Detention Policy – Students who receive a cluster detention have one week to attend either a morning or afternoon detention on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Students must arrive on time and have their detention slip signed by a parent or they will not be allowed to serve detention.

5. POMS 7 th Grade B House Ensuring Student Success In the event a student is struggling academically, we have several intervention measures in place to help the student get back on track. Late Work Policy The Stables Weekly Grade Updates

6. POMS 7 th Grade B House Late Policy If an assignment is not turned in on time, the student will be assigned to “The Stables” for the following school day to complete the assignment during lunch for a 20% penalty. After attending Stables, if the assignment is still incomplete, the student may attend the Stables daily, for up to one week, to complete the assignment for a late grade. After one week, credit will no longer be given for the assignment.

7. POMS 7 th Grade B House The Stables Pin Oak offers intervention for students who do not complete assignments on time. Students will be assigned to eat lunch and complete their work in “The Stables.” A teacher will be available to answer content questions and assist in ensuring student comprehension. Students will report at the beginning of their lunch period and stay for the duration of the period. They should bring a lunch from home, or a sack lunch will be provided [for a fee when students are not part of the free lunch program]. Students may only be assigned to the Stables six times within a six weeks.

8. POMS 7 th Grade B House The Stables Did not attend Stables Consequences for not attending the Stables 1 st time 2 nd time 3 rd time 4 th time Automated phone call home This will notify your parent/guardian that you were assigned to Stables and did not attend. xxxx Stables again the next day. It is your responsibility to return to the Stables the following school day to complete your work. You will not receive a reminder to return the next day. xxxx School-wide detention for one hour x School-wide detention for two hours x In-School Suspension [ISS] x

9. Weekly Grade Update Each Friday the core teachers will send a grade report home via email that shows your child’s current average. This means you will be receiving four emails each Friday, one from each teacher. Please update your email address in PS Connect to ensure delivery of these emails. POMS 7 th Grade B House

10. PS Connect The Houston ISD has an online electronic grade book for students and parents to access. This program is utilized across the entire district. Communication regarding the achievement of Pin Oak students will always be a priority, and we are confident that this tool will be beneficial to everyone. Please log on using the link from the HISD web page at www.houstonisd.org www.houstonisd.org POMS 7 th Grade B House

11. English Reading and English combined this year Reading 30 pages EVERY night, IR Logs due each week Grades Online Textbook, TBA Extra Credit - ECEQs Tutorials During TEAM Time Fridays during 7 th grade lunch After school with an appointment

12. POMS 7 th Grade B House Math Pre-Algebra Homework Tutorials Before school by appointment During TEAM Time Online Textbook and Resources www.mhln.com www.glencoe.com Math Project: Checkbook – coming soon

13. POMS 7 th Grade B House Science Interactive Journals Lab Supplies Online Textbook Science Fair Tutorials TEAM Time After school with an appointment Extra Credit – WSQ & Current Events

14. POMS 7 th Grade B House Texas History Introduction to Texas History Class Info History Fair (Due Nov. 2010)History Fair Online Textbook and Resources Go to: www.texans.glencoe.comwww.texans.glencoe.com * Enter the username: texas * Enter the password: 4h7PhuPucr

15. POMS 7 th Grade B House Thank you for coming tonight! Remember ~ Students will bring home their progress reports next Friday the 16 th !