College Prep Geography – Mrs. Trevino
Welcome to the 9th grade College Prep Geography course. I hope the following information can answer some of your questions.
General Information: This is course covers a wide variety of themes dealing with physical and cultural Geography. This course is designed around improving fundamental reading, writing and speaking skills. To accomplish these goals, this class teams with the English Department course English 1C/2C.
Grading: This course is designed around units with specific standards for each unit. Grades are divided into weighted categories. It is through the weighted categories that letter grades are assigned.
Assessments - 40% 100 – 90% = A’s
Interactive Notebook - 25% 89 - 80% = B’s
Projects/Writing - 20% 79 - 68% = C’s
Speeches/Final - 15% 67 - 0% = F
· Major projects, essays, and speeches must be resubmitted if the score is below the standard. A student may resubmit these assignments until a minimum passing score is accomplished. Failure to complete ALL major projects, speeches, and standards will result in a failing or incomplete grade.
Homework/Classwork: I have a new web page. Work is posted on this page. Go to http://www.helixcharter.net. Click on Helix faculty and then find my name and you have located the web page!
Attendance: There is generally a correlation between regular attendance and success in academics. Missing school is not a wise idea, especially on the “quarter system”. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Make-up tests are held during Wednesday tutorial from 8:05 – 8:45. Speeches can be made-up Fridays at 3pm. More than 5 absences will result in failing the course. Excused absences can be made up in Saturday school. Lockout is enforced.
Spiral Notebook 8 1/2 x 11” (perforated pages)
Glue Stick
Colored Pens/pencils
Writing utensils
Recommended:
Pocket Dictionary/Thesaurus
Homework Planner
(Any student who needs assistance in obtaining the above supplies, please see me. I may have some of the supplies that you may need.)
Teacher Availability: Due to other school responsibilities, I am generally not available during my prep periods. I am available by appointment, during Wednesday tutorials, and many days after school. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
I am looking forward to a challenging learning experience. I know that through hard work, integrity, and dedication, we all will learn from each other. I believe that you will enjoy the course. However, I know that you will be challenged to apply your skills to new concepts. I hope to see both students and parents at the upcoming “Back to School Night”. Through parent, teacher and student partnerships, we can all experience a greater level of achievement.
Sincerely,
Paula Ann Trevino, M. Ed.
644-1940 x394
Room 40