Please sign in at the table by the door then take a few minutes to write a NOTE TO YOUR STUDENT (hand-outs found next to sign-in sheets). Please deposit it in the

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Welcome!

• Please sign in at the table by the door then take
  a few minutes to write a NOTE TO YOUR STUDENT
  (hand-outs found next to sign-in sheets). Please
  deposit it in the
• red tray on your way out.
• We will begin our presentation in just a moment

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Krisi Guzman7th GradeLanguage Arts/Social
Studies

• Warm Springs Middle School
• Room 614

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Who is this teacher as a person?
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Will this teacher treat my student fairly?

• Yes, Always!

• I am here to teach. Students are here to learn.
  I am very passionate about my job and have high
  expectations for my students. Together I know we
  can make this year a success.
• Positive attitude is the key to success. Lets
  keep it all the time!

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What will I be doing this year?
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How will I be graded?

• Homework 10
• Classwork 20
• Projects/Essays 20
• Tests/Quizzes 50

A 99 and above A 93 to 98 A- 90 to
92 B 88 to 89 B 83 to 87 B- 80 to 82
C 78 to 79 C 73 to 77 C- 70 to 72 D
68 to 69 D 63 to 67 D- 60 to 62 F
BELOW 60
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Homework Policy LA

• Late work
• 1 day late 10 deduction
• 2 days late 30 deduction
• 3 days late 50 deduction
• Teacher reserves the right to not
• accept late work if an excessive
• amount of time has passed since
• date due.

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Homework Policy SS

• Assignments must be complete and on time to
  receive full credit.
• Late assignments will receive a maximum of half
  credit and must be completed by the end of the
  unit.
• Incomplete assignments will receive zero points
  until completed and are considered late. Work
  not
• completed by the end of the unit
• will earn zero points.

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Homework Policy Absences

• Absences
• After return to school, student is responsible
  for getting missed notes/assignments, turning in
  work, and/or making up tests or quizzes.
• Student has until the following Monday to make up
  work without penalty.
• If make-up work is not turned in
• by the following Monday, the late
• work policy for the corresponding
• subject will apply.

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Classroom Guidelines
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What are the expectations in this classroom?

• Be prepared
• Be hardworking
• Be respectful and courteous
• Follow all policies and procedures
• RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• - NOT EXCUSES -

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Following guidelines will result in

• Verbal acknowledgement/praise
• A stress-free learning environment
• A pleasant and secure classroom atmosphere

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Not following guidelines may result in

• Warning and documentation
• Assigned detention
• Saturday School
• Parental Contact and Action Plan
• Disciplinary Referral and/or Suspension

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Severe Clause

• Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages
  school property (this includes the property of
  the teacher and other students), or is
  disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be
  sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

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School/Class Website

• http//www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/1312
• http//www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?Do
  mainID2342

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• Available on
• tablet, smart phone, and pc
• http//library.murrieta.k12.ca.us/
• Username students 9 digit ID
• Password first name and grade
• level (ex. william7)
• Useful for library book info, putting
• books on hold, online research, etc.

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Remember
I truly believe in your students potential and
I want you both to believe in it too!
Have an awesome year! Mrs. Guzman