1. Welcome Back Grizzlies!

2. Objective- BTEOTLIWBAT:
Clearly Identify the Expectations of Mrs. Teresi’s Government class.
Bring back my class contract signed by myself and my parent/guardian by the 19th
Directions
On a piece of lined paper write your name, block number and the date in the upper right hand corner
Starting on the first line write out today’s objective.
You will repeat this process at the beginning of class each day.

3. Syllabus Introduction Course Description
Website:
Class Materials
Assignments and Grading
Classroom Conduct
Procedures and Expectations
Course Contract

4. You will be graded on Quality and Content of assignments, not just completion
Grading Policy

5. Bathroom Passes 4x per semester Extra credit for non use
Still have to take the school pass.
Cannot go the first 15 or last 15 minutes of class. Don’t Ask!
Bathroom Passes

6. Goal Setting Thought Bubble
Directions: Individually reflect on what you want this year to look like. What are the goals you want to achieve this year? Setting real tangible goals for yourself is an important step toward a path of self-motivation. On the thought bubble provided write down one goal you want to achieve by the end of this year. You can write full, complete sentences, a phrase, bullet points, one word or draw a picture. Be colorful, creative and hopeful. This will be left with me and I will post them in our classroom so that we can be reminded. You will take your thought bubble down in June to reflect on what you accomplished.

7. A Little about Mrs. Teresi
Married almost 14 years
2 kids (Dominic, 17 and Rya, 8)
2 doggies (Teddy and Koda)
2 kitties (Puck and Sirius)
6th year teaching at Central High
Assistant coach for Mock Trial
Masters degree in Education
Love to swim, hike, read, and travel.

8. Introductory Letter: This year we will be working together to achieve a higher level of learning. The better I know and understand you and what you are all about, the better I will be able to teach you and help you reach your goals this year. Thus, please take this assignment seriously and do a thorough job!
You are welcome to tell me anything about yourself that you think is interesting or important. For those of you who would like some more specific ideas, here are some topics you might wish to discuss in your letter;
Brief biography
Goals for this year, after school?
Role models/people you look up to or admire and why
Hobbies/interests/how you spend your spare time
Community or church involvement/extra-curricular activities
Favorite things: music, movies, sports, teams, TV shows, restaurants, books, etc
Pet peeves/things you dislike
Interesting or unique personality traits
Interest in this class subject
Anything else I should know about you…
Due by Wednesday 8/17.