Honors Geography Spring 2003

Honors Geography Spring 2003 –

Mrs. Trevino

Welcome to the 9th grade Honors Geography course. The following information can answer some of your questions.

General Information: This is a fast-paced course covering a wide variety of themes dealing with physical and cultural Geography. The Honors Program is designed to prepare students to enter “Advanced Placement” courses, therefore, expectations and standards are higher.

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.

Categories: Grade Scale

Assessments - 40% 100 – 90% = A’s

Classwork/Homework - 25% 89 - 80% = B’s

Projects/Writing - 25% 79 - 68% = C’s

Speeches/Final - 10% 67 - 0% = F

Work Ethic Expectation: A high level of dedication to academics is expected of all students. Students are expected to complete all coursework. All coursework will have specific due dates. No late work is accepted. All unit standards must be met in order to complete the class.*

• 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: Assignments may be viewed by using the Internet at home or school. You can view the work on the teacher homepage. You may access the link through www.helixcharter.net

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. More than 5 absences will result in failing the course. Excused absences can be made up in Saturday school. Lockout is enforced.

Supplies

The following are recommended supplies –

Spiral Notebook 8 1/2 x 11” (perforated pages)

Glue Stick

Colored Pens/pencils

Writing utensils

Recommended:

Hammond Comparative World Atlas

Pocket Dictionary/Thesaurus

Homework Planner

(Any student who needs assistance in obtaining the above supplies, please see teacher.)

Teacher Availability: I have class periods 1, 2, & 3. Due to other school responsibilities, I am generally not available during period 4. I am available by appointment, during Wednesday tutorials, and many days after school. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Generally, my classroom is available on Tuesdays/Thursdays during EXL for self-motivated students.

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 “Back to School Night”. Through parent, teacher and student partnerships, we can all experience a greater level of achievement.

Sincerely,

Paula Ann Trevino

Paula Ann Trevino, M. Ed.

PATrevi@helixcharter.net

644-1940 x394

Room 40

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I have read and understand the course expectations.

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