1. PARENT ORIENTATION TEXAS HISTORY WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY

2. Mary Scibetta  B.S. and M.Ed. Texas A&M University  17 years teaching  7 years at FSHISD  Student Council Sponsor

3. So, what do we do in Texas history? So, what do we do in Texas history? ◦Texas Regions and Prehistory ◦Spanish Exploration / Mexican Colonization ◦Revolution and Republic ◦Statehood ◦Civil War ◦Oil Booms and Busts ◦Contemporary Texas ◦State and U.S. Government Red – 8 th grade STAAR

4.  Grading Policies  Tests/Projects/Quizzes 40%  Daily Work 30%  Homework 30%

5.  Parent Support (how you can help)  Check agendas frequently  Set aside a time and place for homework  Be aware of what student is studying  Sign up for Remind 101  Don’t wait for progress reports. Check grades frequently—register online at www.fshisd.net for online grade viewing  Contact me if needed

6.  Communication  Email (mscibett@fshisd.net)  Phone (368-8730 ext. 7409)  Sign up for Remind 101 (text messages about assignments from me)  Conferences Individual (contact me) Team (contact Ms. Rust or me)

7.  WebPages  Assignments updated weekly  Calendar for upcoming projects or events  Information relating to my class  Regular TX History page Regular TX History page Regular TX History page  P/AP TX History page P/AP TX History page P/AP TX History page  Team 7’s webpage Team 7’s webpage Team 7’s webpage  FAQs for students and parents

8. My Goal for your student is to  instill in them the importance of Texas in our country’s history while they learn the value of  being responsible  being on time  being accountable  being prepared  being safe