WELCOME Welcome to World Geography In this course

WELCOME!

Welcome to World Geography! In this course we will study the physical and human elements that make up the world’s continents and regions. We will be working with a thematic scope this year. We will strive to create a comfortable learning environment where all students can and will learn. Students will become more aware of the different cultures of the world and have a greater understanding of what it is like to live in different places.

U. S. MILITARY HISTORY 1607 -1898 This course introduces the military history of the United States through a survey of its pivotal wars. The course includes an overview of each war, its important battles, the strategies and tactics of the opposing forces and a look at the individuals involved in each conflict. Topics will include colonial wars, the Revolution, the War of 1812, the US-Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish. American War and major Indian wars.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY and U. S. Military History Mr. Noah Escamilla - Room M 206 Email: nescam@neisd. net Class Website: http: //escamillasclass. weebly. com Assignments will be posted under the documents and files tab.

BRING TO CLASS EVERYDAY: PEN/PENCIL SPIRAL NOTEBOOK I WILL HAVE A SPACE FOR YOUR SPIRALS LATER THIS WEEK.

MR. ESCAMILLA AIR FORCE -6 YEARS-FIREFIGHTER KUWAIT/BAGHDAD UTSA-HISTORY

Instructional Schedule 5 Days a Week, 50 Minute Classes, 4 9 -Week Grading Periods World Geography: 1 st, 3 rd, 5 th, 7 th and 8 th US Military History: 2 nd 4 th Lunch and 6 th Conference

Grading Policy: Category Percentage Daily Work 50% Common Assessments 30% Quizzes 20% Notes: *Semester exams are 20% of the final semester average. Students should contact the curriculum AP for exemption guidelines.

Late Work Policy: Late work is defined as any assignment that is not submitted on the due date and class period with the exception of make-up work for absences or approved school activities. A 20% deduction from the total grade earned will be taken for late assignments. Late assignments will be accepted until the material has been assessed summatively or within a three week grading period.

Make-Up Work Policy: This class complies with the district policy on make-up work. Students have one class period after they return from an absence to make-up work. Make-up work is the student’s responsibility. Students should wait for an appropriate time to ask the teacher for make-up work. Students are discouraged from interrupting the teacher during the first 15 minutes of class for make-up work. Students are encouraged to check the classroom website or to come before or after school to obtain make-up work. Tests and quizzes must be made up before or after school.

Retesting Policy: If 50% or more students in a class fail to demonstrate mastery of TEKS on a summative assessment, the teacher will provide an opportunity for re-teaching and re-testing during class time. All students in the class will be given the opportunity for re-teach and re-test. The higher of the two grades will be recorded in the grade book. If fewer than 50% of all students in class fail to demonstrate mastery of TEKS on a summative assessment, the teacher will provide re-teaching and re-testing during or outside of class time. The grade on the re-assessment will be recorded as no higher than 70 if mastery is demonstrated. If mastery is not demonstrated, the higher grade will be recorded.

Tutoring and Extra Credit Policy: Classroom Tutoring M 2068: 00 -8: 30 & 4: 10 -4: 45 I am available Tuesday morning and after school from 8: 00 -8: 30 and 4: 10 to 4: 45 for tutoring. Students will have the opportunity to makeup work, quizzes and tests during this time. Students should schedule an appointment with me if they need an alternative or extended tutoring time. Bonus Thursday M 216 Afternoons 4: 30 -5: 30 Students will have an opportunity to practice social studies skills. Students will be offered a bonus point on their overall average if they attend a Bonus Thursday up to a maximum of 5 points per 9 weeks. If you cannot attend the Thursday sessions, you may retrieve the Bonus work on Friday morning from M 216. Library Tutoring Library Tuesday and Thursday 4: 15 pm 6: 00 pm

Behavior Policy: Students are expected to strictly adhere to all NEISD, Madison, and posted classroom rules regarding behavior. Students and parents should use the Student Code of Conduct as a resource. Disruptions of the learning environment of the classroom will result in removal from the classroom.

Conduct Grades: Citizenship codes are as follows: E = Excellent; Student consistently arrives on time (0 -3 tardy infractions) and is usually prepared for class, participating in activities, showing responsibility for his or her own learning (collecting make-up work, going to tutoring when needed, etc. ) and usually follows all school/classroom guidelines. S = Satisfactory; Student has had 4 -5 classroom tardy infractions and/or is often prepared for class, participating in activities, responsible for his or her own learning, and often follows school/classroom guidelines. Parent contact was made about

N = Needs Improvement; Student has had 6 -9 classroom tardy infractions and/or is sometimes prepared for class, participating in activities, responsible for his or her own learning, and sometimes follows school/classroom guidelines. Multiple parent contacts about warnings and/or detention have occurred. U = Unsatisfactory; Student has had 10 or more classroom tardy infractions and/or rarely is prepared for class, rarely participates in activities, rarely shows responsibility for his or her own learning, and rarely follows school/classroom guidelines. Parent Contact has been made, detention, and/or referral to AP has occurred at least once. No exemption possible. The citizenship code is an indication of the student's daily behavior for a nine-week period and is based on an established discipline management plan.