Mr. Postier San Perlita High School Room:
Social Studies Web Page: http://www.geostuff.net / I am available to speak with parents in person, or by phone daily, during my planning/conference period:
2:56 pm to 3:45 pm
High School phone number: 248-5250
My email:
Welcome to San Perlita High School, Social Studies class. I am Mr. Postier, and I will be your teacher. I am looking forward to getting to know each of my students, as we explore the world we live in, this year. Above I have listed the web address for my Social Studies Page. I have created this web site to help students, parents, and anyone seeking information about the world. The site is a work in progress, and I plan to update it frequently. You will find information related to this class and many links that will be useful for class projects and assignments. Hopefully you will be able to find information about assignments, projects, and class activities. Below you will find a list of materials you will need, or will be useful for this class. There is also a list of my expectations for every student in my room. If you follow these expectations, class will be much more enjoyable for everyone, and you will be almost certain to succeed in class. If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, ideas, or specific needs, please let me know. I will do my best to be available and accessible as much as possible. I am excited about the year ahead, and wish you all success.
Mr. Postier
Basic Expectations / Items Needed for Class
1. Be in your seat, with all materials needed,
when the bell rings. Purses, backpacks,
book bags, etc., MUST be kept under or
beside your desk.
2. Be polite and raise your hand before speaking.
Respect YOURSELF and others.
3. Follow instructions and school rules carefully.
4. Only Water is allowed in class, and ONLY
with permission. No food/drink in class
without permission.
5. Cell phones, Mp3s, Ipods, and any other
electronic devices MUST be turned off and
kept out of sight during class without
permission.
6. Complete ALL assignments on time and
ALWAYS do your VERY BEST! / Required Materials:
Spiral Notebook & Pocket Folder or 3 Ring Binder and Notebook Paper (200 pages)
#2 Pencils and/or Pen (Blue or Black Ink Only)
Highlighter Marker (1 or 2 colors)
*Suggested Materials:
Colored Pencils, or Markers (Watercolor), or Crayons
(At Least 4 Different Colors)
6” Ruler
Glue Stick
Calculator (nothing expensive, cheap K-mart, Target, Wal-mart, or Dollar Store calculators will be fine)
*Suggested materials may be provided in class if available.
It is suggested that students bring their own, in case the
materials are not available.
Flash/Jump/Pin Drive (These are useful for storing projects and other computer files. Students must provide, and care for their own.)
Items to Avoid - Please do NOT bring/use these items to class”
Permanent Markers
Pens with light colored ink (yellow, silver, pink, etc...)
Absence – When you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, and make arrangements to complete the work you missed. If you return on the day of a test, quiz, or other exam, you will be expected to take the test, quiz, or exam as scheduled with the rest of the class. If your absence was excused, you still need to make up the work missed.
Late Assignments – Assignments are due on the due date. Late assignments will receive an automatic deduction of 15%. Assignments turned in after the applicable unit is completed will receive an automatic deduction of 30%. Extra time may be granted if a student can show a real need or hardship prior to the due date. Students with assignments that are late due to absence, will be granted extra time to be determined by the teacher.
Alternative Assignments – If a student misses an assignment that was part of an in-class activity or video, an alternate assignment may be assigned.
Grades – Grades will be assigned using a weighted scale as follows:
Homework = 15%
Daily Work / Participation = 30%
Unit Tests, Quizzes and Projects = 30%
Six Weeks Exam = 25%
Daily Work – The daily work portion your grade will consist of notes, vocabulary, map skills, videos, class activities, participation and assignments. Homework will also be counted as daily work.
Unit Tests and Projects – Each three-weeks, you will do 1 or more projects in class. These projects require more than one class period to complete. They will often require homework, a presentation and computer research. Projects will be counted the same as a unit test. You are expected to take all tests when they are scheduled. Makeup tests and Retakes may be allowed for unit tests in special circumstances.
Six-Weeks, Semester, & End of Year Exams – You are expected to take all tests when they are scheduled. Makeup exams may be offered in case of absence or special need, but only if scheduling allows. NO Retakes will be allowed for Six Weeks, Semester, or End of Year Exams.
After School Tutoring (AST) – AST is available most weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment or assignment. AST runs from 3:45 – 4:45.
Online Help/Resources – You will find my course webpage at: http://www. geostuff.net
This web site is designed to provide students with resources and help with class assignments. Students will be able to access class assignments and resources to help them complete assignments outside of the classroom.
Textbooks – A classroom set of textbooks will be available for students to use/check out. Students will be responsible for books they have checked out. Students will be billed for any books they have checked out that are lost or destroyed.
San Perlita High School
Mr. Postier
Room 12
Class: ______Period: ______
1. Be in your assigned seat, with all materials needed, when the bell rings.
A) Purses, backpacks, book bags, etc., MUST be kept under or beside your desk.
B) Remain seated in your assigned seat at all times.
C) Items needed for class: Textbook, Notebook, Paper, and Pencil/Pen.
2. Respect YOURSELF and others.
A) Be polite and raise your hand before speaking.
B) Do not interrupt others and no talking out of turn.
C) Do not talk when the teacher is talking.
3. Follow instructions and school rules carefully.
S.P.I.S.D. Code of Conduct, Handbook, and Dress Code will be followed at all times.
4. Tardiness will be recorded for each occurrence:
1st Tardy = Warning
2nd Tardy = Warning
3rd Tardy = 1 Lunch Detention
4th Tardy = 2 Lunch Detentions
5th Tardy = After School Detention
6th Tardy+ = Referral to office
4. Only Water is allowed in class, and ONLY with permission. Do not eat, drink, or
chew gum in the classroom at any time without permission.
5. All electronic devices MUST be turned off and kept out of sight during class
without permission.
6. All work missed due to absence MUST be made up, even if the absence was excused.
Make arrangements with the teacher for makeup work.
7. Grading: Homework=15% Daily Work/Participation = 30%,
Tests/Projects = 30%, Six-Weeks Exam = 25%
8. Complete ALL assignments on time and ALWAYS do your VERY BEST!
Late Assignments will receive a 15% point deduction.
Assignments turned in after the Unit is done will receive a 30% point deduction.
Assignments missing after grades have been posted will receive a Zero.
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Parent’s Signature Date Student’s Signature Date