JAGUAR NATION

2012-2013

The Jaguar Nation

Welcomes YouMrs. Baity’s Class

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WRITE THIS DOWN…

Website URL:www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mbaity/

My Email:LMBAITY@EPISD.ORG

My Conference Period:10:10-10:55

Materials sheet protectorsIndex cardsMarkers/Color pencils (may

be used in your other classes)

3 ring binder (1 inch)

Dividers (2 sets)

Pens and pencils (one for every day)

Composition notebooks (2)

Flashdrive (can be used in your other classes)

Thesaurus (Please label with your name inside)

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Classroom PrinciplesBe ResponsibleBe Respectful

Be Honest**Failure to adhere to the above

principles in our classroom may result in the following:• A warning

• A short conference with teacher & a parent phone call

• Parent phone call and detention• Discipline Referral

• Cheating and intentional plagiarism will result in a grade of “0”

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Jaguar Expectations

Use transition times for bathroom breaks, drinking breaks, etc.

Enter the class in “Jag Mode”Be seated and ready to begin class on time

Bring agenda and all necessary materials to class each day

Stay on task Treat everyone with courtesy and respect-no profanity

Keep all school property neat and clean (no food, drinks, or gum in class)

Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated

Be part of making this class a positive learning environment

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What is “JAG MODE”?

During Jag Mode there is complete silence.

Come into the classroom quietly.

Any questions may be placed on a Post-It.

Begin working on the day’s warm-up activity.

At the end of Jag Mode, questions will be addressed.

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Grading and Assignments

Grading Scale

90-100% = A 80-89% = B 75-79% = C 70-74% = D

69%-Below = F

Assignment Types

Quizzes -10%Agenda-10%Tests-20%

Projects-30%Daily

Assignments-30%

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Assignment Guidelines• All homework is due the next day at the

beginning of the class period or assigned due date, unless otherwise stated.

• Points will be deducted for any assignment that is turned in late

• Missing assignment sheets must be turned in for any assignment not turned in on time. With the third Missing Assignment Sheet, I will request a parent conference or make a home visit.

• On daily assignments, any grade below a 70 can be redone in tutoring (different assignment, same concepts) for a higher grade, not to exceed an 80.

• Because ample notice is given for projects, late projects will not be accepted . (Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on an individual basis.)

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Mandatory TutoringA student will be required to attend mandatory tutoring:

If student is failing If student is below the grade

of 75 If student is assigned to

tutoring after a parent conference

**Any student may request and attend tutoring if he/she feels it would be beneficial.

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My Pledge to YouI will give you my best efforts at

ALL timesI will respect your time and your

effortsI will diligently work with you to

meet your academic goalsI will always keep you informed

of where you stand academicallyI will provide tutoring and extra

assistance to any student who asks for it or shows a need for it.

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Remember…• You are responsible for your

learning• If you need help, ask for it• Do not allow others to distract

you• Do your best work the FIRST time• Begin projects right away• Every day is a new day; every

grade will NOT become a new grade

• Do not procrastinate; stay ahead of the game

• DON’T BE LIKE CALVIN!!!

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QUESTIONS

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