Course Expectations 2012-2013

The following is a brief overview of the course expectations for my classes:
 

Course

 
Course Description
 

United States History

Overview:
This is a year long course which reviews the first part of United States History and then covers U. S. History since 1877. This course will prepare you for the Exit Level TAKS test which will be administered on Monday, April 23, 2012. Although there are no true prerequisites for this class, in general the student taking it is a Junior with background in the first half of U. S. History, World Geography and World History.
 
Textbook:
The textbook is The American Republic. 
 
Syllabus:
The course syllabus can be found by clicking here: US History Expectations   

North America

 

World Geography

Overview:
This is a yearlong course which explores the world through a geographic lens.  This course will prepare you for the STAAR End of Course test which will be administered in May 2013. In general the student taking this class is a first time freshman. The textbooks are Prentice Hall’s World Geography and Jarrett’s Mastering the TEKS
 
Textbook:
The textbooks are Prentice Hall’s World Geography and Jarrett’s Mastering the TEKS.
 
 
Syllabus:
The course syllabus can be found by clicking here:  World Geography Expectations
 
Globe
 
 
 
Behavioral Expectations
 

Course Rules

My rules are simple, but I will be consistent in enforcing them:
 
Be on time
Be prepared
Work hard and pay attention
Respect others
Respect the School and its Policies

Consequences for misbehavior

•May involve a number of consequences, but will usually follow this sequence:  reminder, warning, conference, detention, call home, referral to counselor or administrator.

•SEVERE DISRUPTION--------------------Automatic Referral to Discipline Center
 
 
 

 

Last Modified on March 13, 2013