Welcome to New Mexico History and Geography Mr. Smith Room 125

Welcome to New Mexico History and Geography

Mr. SmithRoom 125

Welcome to Reading

Mr. SmithRoom 125

Contact Information

• Available– Office hours 7:30-4:30 daily– Duty (not available)• Tuesday 7:50-8:30 and 3:40-4:00

• Email address– derek_smith@bsin.k12.nm.us

• School Phone – 505.634.3814

Textbooks

• Exploring Our World– State and district adopted series (2011)– Chapters 1-9– Covers common core (national)and content

(state) benchmarks and standards in history

• New Mexico Journey– State and district adopted series (2011)– Chapters 1-8– Covers common core (national) and content

(state) benchmarks and standards in history

Curriculum

• First Semester– 1st and 2nd Quarter

• Introduction to Geography

• Prehistory (New Mexico History)

• Government (New Mexico History)

• Patriots Pen Essay• South America

(geography)

• Second Semester– 3rd and 4th Quarter

• Colonial Period (New Mexico History)

• Republic Period (New Mexico History)

• Territorial Period (New Mexico History)

• North America (geography)

• Statehood to Today (New Mexico History)

• Economy (New Mexico History)

Grading

• Categories– Participation

• Daily• Extra Credit• Hand-In

– Assignment• Due next day Graded for skill not when received.

– Project• Chapter or Unit Graded for skill not when received.

– Quiz-Exam• Section/Lesson• Chapter• Unit• Quarter-Semester

Grading

• Score Type– Total Points

• Scale– 4 Exemplary– 3 Superior– 2 Proficient– 1 Nearing Proficient– 0 Not received

This classroom is …..

• Positive learning environment– Positive attitudes only–Whining free zone– Name calling and put downs not allowed– Profanity, cussing, is to be avoided in

this classroom

You’re Expected to …

• Stay current on all assignments and readings.

• Show strengths and weaknesses through short cycle assessments.

• Master New Mexico, Bloomfield, and core benchmarks and standards which are evaluated using quarterly and semester assessments.

• Proficiency is expected.

You’re Expected to …

• Follow directions• Treat everyone with respect and

dignity.• Follow all procedures and polices

outlined in your agenda (building handbook) and the district handbook.

Your Requirements Are…

• Quarterly and semester assessments are to be passed at a proficient level.

• Grades are to be maintained at proficient level or better.

• Assignments and assessments are to be completed and turned in when due.

You Need to Have…

• Materials– 3 ring binder with dividers– Notebook paper– Pencil with eraser and/or pen– Colored pencils and/or water-based

markers– Highlighter– 1 small sticky note pad – Inexpensive jump drive– 1 box of Kleenex

“Be” Procedures

• Be respectful and follow classroom rules and procedures.

• Be prepared to learn.• Be prepared for class. Bring to class

everyday a pencil/pen, notebook with paper, colored pencils/markers, assignments/projects to hand in or work on during independent work time.

• Be a leader and ask questions.• Be courteous and respectful to classmates.

Period SchedulesRegular Schedule

1st Period—8:35-9:30

2nd Period—9:35-10:25

3rd Period—10:30-11:20

Lunch—11:20-11:55

4th Period—12:00-12:50

5th Period—12:55-1:45

6th Period—1:50-2:40

7th Period—2:45-3:40

CATS Schedule

Homeroom—8:35-8:55

CATS—9:00-9:45

1st Period—9:50-10:30

2nd Period—10:35-11:15

Lunch—11:15-11:50

4th Period—11:55-12:35

3rd Period—12:40-1:20

5th Period—1:25-2:05

6th Period—2:10-2:50

7th Period—2:55-3:40

Period Schedules

Two Hour Delay 

1st Period—10:35-11:10 

Lunch—11:10-11:40 

4th Period—11:45-12:20 

2nd Period—12:25-1:00 

3rd Period—1:05-1:40 

5th Period—1:45-2:20 

6th Period—2:25-3:00 

7th Period—3:05-3:40

Pep Assembly 

1st Period—8:25-9:25

2nd Period—9:30-10:15

3rd Period—10:20-11:05

Lunch—11:05-11:40

4th Period—11:45-12:30

5th Period—12:35-1:15

6th Period—1:20-2:05

7th Period—2:10-3:00

Pep Assembly—3:00-3:40

Classroom Schedule

• 55 minute period– Bell work• 15 minutes

– Direct instruction• 15 minutes

– Independent work• 25 minutes

Classroom Rules

• Respect yourself, others and property.

• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

• Come to class prepared.

Behavior Consequences

• First Offense–Warning

• Second Offense– Refocus and parent(s) contacted

• Third Offense– Refocus and conference with team and

parent(s)

• Fourth Offense– Office referral

Classroom Procedures

• Focus/Attention– I will…• Raise my hand.

– or I will…• say, “Eyes on me, mouths closed.”

– You will…• Stop what you are doing.• Listen and follow directions.

Classroom Procedures

• Absences– Attendance is important. Instruction given

can never be duplicated.– When absent, it’s your responsibility to make

up missing work.• Check blue missing work crate for work.

Assignments are place in period folders with names.

– District policy is one day to complete missing work per day absent.• Absent Monday, return Tuesday, Work from

Monday and Tuesday due Wednesday

Classroom Procedures

• Excused tardy– Enter quietly– Hand me your note.– Be seated and begin work.

• Unexcused tardy– Enter quietly– Be seated and begin work.– Consequence• Referral to office with 4 unexcused tardies

Classroom Procedures

• Leaving the classroom early– Signed agenda or note– Gather and put away classroom and

your materials if you will not be returning.

– Leave quietly.

Classroom Procedures

• Entering the classroom– Bring All books and materials to class– Enter quietly– Be seated– Check board for bell work and…– Begin working

Classroom Procedures

• Exiting room at end of period– Clear desk and area of materials.• Return materials where they belong.• Storing materials for tomorrow in your

folder.

– Pick up trash from floor.– Straighten desk.–Wait to be released by Mr. Smith when

bell rings.– Exit with all your materials.

Classroom Procedures

• Restroom-Water Fountain– Release from room only with your

agenda.– Nonemergency• Wait until independent work time.• Have agenda filled out.• Ask for my signature.

Classroom Procedures

• Library– Release from room only with your

agenda.–Wait until independent work time.– Have agenda filled out.– Ask for my signature.

Classroom Procedures

• Assignments– Names• First and last names on all papers. • No name papers will not be graded.

– May be reclaimed from “No Name” basket.– “No name” is written in ink.– Assignment must be redone.

Classroom Procedures

• Assignments– Turn your papers in on time. – Late papers will have points deducted– If you are absent it is your responsibility

to get the assignment from myself, or a friend

Classroom Procedures

• Assignments– Plagiarism is forbidden and illegal

• the stealing and publication of another's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions, and the representation them as your own original work

• Easy to detect with Internet.• Avoid by putting quote marks and giving credit to the

original author and publication where found.• 1st offense—You notify your parent/guardian of your

offense and your assignment is redone for half credit.• 2nd offense—You notify your parent/guardian of your

offense, you receive a referral to office, assignment receives a zero and cannot be redone.

Classroom Procedures

• When you finish early, you may…– Unfinished assignments/projects.– Redo/correct assignments/projects.– Read for tomorrow discussion.– Read a library book if you are done with

everything

Classroom Procedures

• Discussion– Stay on topic– Participate• Be a good listener, respect others thoughts

and opinions, don’t interrupt, wait to be given the floor to speak• Make all questions and comments relevant,

part of, to the current discussion.• If your question is off the topic, write it down

and ask it later.

Classroom Procedures

• Progress reports–Weekly on Monday– Shows all work graded from Friday of the

prior week to Thursday of last week.– F list notification on report.

Classroom Procedures

• F list– Turned in Friday and published Monday• Notified Monday.• Lunch study hall mandatory until you have

no Fs.• List determines Wednesday’s placement for

CATS.

Classroom Procedures

• CATS– Quick look up given to homeroom on

Wednesday.• If you are on the F list, you will use the quick

look up and gather assignments to work on during the study hall in the cafeteria.• If you are not on the F list, you will be going

to the small gym and released to Student Council, a club, or an activity.

Classroom Procedures

• Lunch study hall (daily)– Request a note to return to classroom

during lunch from Mr. Smith. Requests will only be honored if you are not in Lunch detention.

– Bring in work and materials when entering.

–Make good use of your time.

Special Procedures

• Disaster drill– Fire Drill

• Immediately walk out of the school through southeast front door.

• Help make sure that lights are out and doors are closed.

• Proceed to back of the administration north parking lot and form a line.

• Attendance will be taken again and form given to office staff.

• We will be given the okay to reenter the building. • Return quietly and quickly to the classroom.

Special Procedures

• Disaster drill– Lock Down

• Drug– Doors will be locked.– Remain seated with hands visible. – Team will enter and perform searches of backpacks

and students. – Follow all directions given.

• Intruder– Doors will be locked.– Do not use cell phones. May cause overload of lines.– Follow Mrs. Gallegos’s instructions for your safety.

Signatures Student’s Name:

______________________________________________Class Period (circle one)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

I have read with my parent(s)/guardian(s) the contents of Mr. Smith’s PowerPoint and understand it. I promise to follow the classroom rules and procedures.

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Student Signature Date

I have read with my child the contents of Mr. Smith’s PowerPoint and have helped my child to understand the contents.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date