1/30/2016 Welcome! School Year William B.Travis High School Mr. Parker Biology

1/30/2016 Classroom Policies Mr. Parker’s Class Rules: The 3 P’s BE PROMPT BE PREPARED BE POLITE

BE PROMPT (ON-TIME) Be in the classroom and in your seat when the bell rings. If your ENTIRE body is not in the classroom by the time the tardy bell rings, you WILL be considered TARDY and asked to report to the Tardy Station. Turn in ALL assignments on time. Work one day late receives maximum grade of 70, two days late a 60, three days late or more a maximum grade of 50.

BE PREPARED Bring supplies: paper, notebook, textbook, pencil, etc.***IF YOU NEED TO BORROW A PEN OR PENCIL, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE A SHOE AS COLLATERAL! NON-NEGOTIABLE! Follow directions: Start assignment when you get in class Hand in all work: Homework and class assignments Use the restroom BEFORE coming to class

BE POLITE Speak appropriately and respect others. Speak without disrespectful and negative comments Call people by their proper names

1/30/2016 Grading Report cards are mailed every 9 weeks Progress reports are sent out every 3 weeks Tests and quizzes – 50% of grade Homework/Daily Grades – 50% Extra-credit/extra points are given at Mr. Parker’s discretion.

REQUESTED SUPPLIES All Students NEED a planner. ALL students need a spiral notebook or composition book. This will be REQUIRED on the daily basis. Class period: 2 nd – SCISSORS 3 rd – HAND SANITIZER 4 th – MAP PENCILS 5 th – TISSUE 6 th – GLUE STICKS

Make-Up Policy Retakes are given for exams (tests) ONLY, not quizzes. 10 questions picked from exam. Required to attend at least one tutorial session before they can retake the exam. Students can improve by 20 points up to a maximum grade of 75. Retakes can only be taken during NON-class times (tutorials, lunch, etc.).

Hall Pass Policy Every student will be given 3 hall passes per every 9-weeks (1 pass per every 3-week period) ANYTIME a student requests to leave the class for ANY reason is considered a hall pass (restroom, locker, drink of water, etc.) NO passes will be given during the first 10 minutes and last 10 minutes of every period (FBISD Policy).

THS DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY Cell phones cannot be used in the classroom for note taking or student initiated uses. All other APPROVED devices (laptops, ipads, tablets, etc.) can be used in class for taking notes and teacher driven and approved instructional use. Students must follow teacher directives to power down during assessments and technology free activities. 1/30/2016

TUTORIALS Monday AFTER school from 2:40- 3:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Ask Mr. Parker for a tutorial pass the day you plan to attend.

1/30/2016 Parent Conferences Tuesday and Thursday from 1:45- 2:15 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

1/30/2016 Q&A Invite questions from parents/students