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Welcome!2012-2013 School Year
William B.Travis High SchoolMr. ParkerBiology
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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
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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:• 2nd – SCISSORS• 3rd – HAND SANITIZER• 4th – MAP PENCILS• 5th – TISSUE• 6th – 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.
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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.
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Parent Conferences
• Tuesday and Thursday from 1:45-2:15 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
• 281-634-4473
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Q&A• Invite questions from
parents/students
