Final Grades are Due in:

Basic Rules of our classroom:

1. Be prompt: When the tardy bell rings, everyone should be in his/her seat.
2. Be polite: Please respect everyone’s space, privacy and opinion, and we will do the same for you.

Materials you need to bring to class.

• Textbook (Creating America)
• Student Unit Notebook (One for each Unit)
• (30 to 40) sheets of paper
• 2 Pens (Blue or Black)
• 2 Pencils with an eraser
• 1 set of colored pencils

Homework:

1. Anything not finished in class is for HOMEWORK!!!!

Contact:

I can be reached via email at OliveVistaMS.org or through the main office at (818)833–3900.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

My name is Mr. Corral and I am your child’s United States history teacher. To most people history seems like something that happened long ago and can only be found in thick boring textbooks. Untrue! History is happening around us every day. The events and happenings from long ago also give meaning to our lives today.

I must have your child’s full cooperation and your unyielding support for an academically enriched environment. Together we can make this happen! Together, we can prepare your children to understand the past, make sense of the present, and face the challenges of the future! You can check your child’s progress and be informed of class assignments by going to our class website at www.mrcorral.com

Materials:

You should always bring to class:

• Textbook Creating America
• Student Unit Notebook (one for each Unit)
• (30-40) sheets of paper
• 2 pens (blue or black)
• 2 pencils with erasers
• 1 set of colored pencils

Assignments:

You will be required to take notes, answer questions, write, speak, and read with intelligence and maturity. You will take regular quizzes as a check for understanding and complete several projects. You will be required to bring with you all required supplies everyday.

Grading Policy:

Your grade is computed using an average of all points earned. Official grades are generated by the school every five weeks; all grades are finalized at the end of each semester. Points are assigned for:

• Unit Tests (20% of final grade) Given at the end of each unit of study.
• Quizzes (10% of final grade) Given at the end of each section of work.
• Projects (20% of final grade) Completed at the end of each unit.
• Classwork (25% of final grade) Done daily and collected at the end of each unit.
• Homework (10% of final grade) Completed at home, online or in the library.

Grading Scale:

A= 90 – 100% B= 80 – 89% C= 65 – 70% D= 55 – 64% F= 0 - 54%

Classroom Procedures:

Students are expected to use the restroom, go to their counselor, or speak with another teacher on their own time: before school, between classes, or during nutrition or lunch. In order of students to be successful in this class, the must:

• Come prepared with necessary materials
• Raise their hands if they wish to speak
• Remain in their seats unless they are given permission to get up
• Not use offensive language
• Put away all items unrelated to class

Code of Conduct:

This classroom adheres to all school and district rules. Thus, cell phones, ipods, and other electronics are not to be taken out during class. Students that break this rule will have these items taken away and will need to have them picked up by a parent. This classroom also follows the school’s tardy policy; excessive tardies will affect grades in cooperation habits.

I can be reached via email at OliveVistaMS.org or through the main office at (818) 833 – 3900.

Olive Vista Middle School

Mr. Corral by Bobby Perez

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