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Krisi Guzman7th GradeLanguage Arts/Social Studies

Warm Springs Middle SchoolRoom 614

Who is this teacher as a person?

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. Let’s keep it all the time!

What will I be doing this year?

How will my student be graded?

A+ 99.0% aboveA 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%

Language ArtsHomework 10%Class work 20% Essays/Projects 20%Tests/Quizzes 50%

Late work• 1 day late = 10% deduction• 2+ days late = 50% deduction

Teacher reserves the right to not accept late work if an excessive amount of time has passed since date due.

Social Studies

Projects/Reports 20%Notebook* 30%

*includes class work and homework

Tests/Quizzes50%

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.

Homework Policy – AbsencesAbsences• 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 inby the following Monday, the latework policy for the correspondingsubject will apply.

Classroom Guidelines

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 -

Following guidelines will result in:

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

atmosphere

Not following guidelines may result in:• Warning and documentation• Assigned detention• Saturday School• Parental Contact and Action Plan• Disciplinary Referral and/or

Suspension

School/Class Website

http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/1312

http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?DomainID=2342

• Available on …– tablet, smart phone, and pc

• http://library.murrieta.k12.ca.us/• Username: student’s 9 digit ID• Password: first name and grade

level (ex. william7)• Useful for library book info, putting

books on hold, online research, etc.

WSMS Parent Surveyhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/

1TT89lDIGGd5UYoAjDyE_rkX1qYB0G8Gshyfpm47vzTI/viewform?usp=send_form

…or through WSMS website:http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/

Domain/1312

Remember…I truly believe in your student’s potential and I want you both to believe in it too! Have an awesome year!

Mrs. Guzman