Dear Parents,
The faculty and staff of Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School welcome you and your student to a new and exciting school year.
Our social studies department will be working as a team to provide your student with an exemplary year here at Hernando Middle School. We have high expectations and will anticipate every parent’s support.
Class Rules:
1. Be on time
2. Be prepared and ready to learn by bringing all necessary materials to class
3. Be respectful of others and school property
4. Complete all assignments
Consequences:
- The students will be given a verbal warning and a call to parents.
- Call home to parents
- Student/teacher conference and a call to parents.
- Parent/student/teacher conference.
- Referral to administration
* POSITIVE rEWARDS: teacher recognition, positive phone call/letter to parents
Classroom Supply List:
Social Studies- 4- Composition Notebooks
2 large bottle of Elmer’s Glue (please no glue sticks)
1- Package of color pencils
1 – Package of index cards
1 - Package of colored markers
1 scissor
1 ruler
2 highlighters
Plenty of blue or black pens only
Pencils
Loose leaf paper
**Please check with your child periodically to ensure they are prepared for class and have the essential supplies needed. If student does not have required materials, a letter will be sent home asking for the required materials needed for class. Students cannot be successful, if they do not have the proper materials they need for classroom work and/or homework.
Interactive Student Notebook:
Students will be required to have an organized and up to date interactive notebook for social studies and bring their notebook to class every day. Student’s notebooks will resemble teacher’s example notebook and table of contents from the board. Please have your child read their notes in their interactive notebook on a daily basis.
Homework and extra credit:
Homework is assigned on campus designated days for all content areas. Homework for Social Studies will be assigned on Mondays and Thursdays. If a student fails to complete any assignments, he/she will be given lunch and/or afterschool detention to complete the homework assignment. If incomplete homework assignments become excessive or continuous, a parent conference will be required to address these issues. Extra credit will be given at teacher discretion and is not a guaranteed option.
Progress Reports and Report Cards:
Progress reports are distributed every 3 weeks. Any parents that have questions pertaining to their child’s report card may call or email the teacher or view grades online through the Tyler Portal.
Tardy Policy:
Students are expected to arrive to class on time every class period. Four tardies will automatically result in an office referral and call home to parents.
Late work and redo policy:
As per district policy, students will be given 5 school days to redo any failing grades. If a student takes advantage of the late work policy, the original grade and the new grade will be averaged together for their replacement grade. Students who are absent one day will have two days to complete the assignment.
*Example: If a student receives a 50 on an assignment on Monday, she/he has until the following Monday to redo and turn in the assignment. If they earn a 100 on the redo, the original grade of 50 will be averaged with the 100 earned on the redo, for a final grade of 75.
Projects:
Students will be assigned technology projects every 9 weeks for all content areas. Students will be responsible for completing the majority of the projects at home.
Grading Policy:
Daily grades – 60%
Tests/Projects – 30%
9 weeks test – 10%
On behalf of the social studies department, we look forward to working with and getting to know every student in our school. Parents are also an integral part of your student’s success and we look forward to working with you as well. We are always available if you would like to speak to us, so please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone during our conference times or by email.
Once again we anticipate a successful and exciting school year with all our new students and parents.
I have read and understood all information provided in reference to the ISN, homework, extra credit, campus mandated late work/zero policy, projects and supplies needed.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Llewellyn
Mr. Gamez