Welcome to the Magical Realm of Texas History

I would like to welcome you and your child to my class. In order for your child to reach their full potential, it is necessary for not only the student, but the parent, to be fully informed of all expectations. Seventh grade Texas History is focused on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. I have very high expectations for my students and I expect the students to have the same for themselves. To create a positive classroom learning environment, I have one statement that encompasses all:

EVERYONE has the right to learn. NO ONE has the right to interfere with the learning and safety of others.

➢ Be Courteous!

I expect you to treat one another and me with respect.

Put downs will not be allowed.

One person speaks at a time.

➢ Be Prepared! Bring all necessary materials to class daily.

✓ This includes but not limited to items below:

▪ your notebook (to use for notes)

▪ pens and pencils, tape, glue or glue sticks, scissors, etc..

▪ colored pencils

▪ any practice/assignments

➢ Be On Time!

Be in your seat and prepared to work each day.

➢ STANDARDS-BASED GRADING SYSTEM IS USED

Tutorials: Weekly on Tuesday 4:00 to 4:45 pm or make an appointment

• NEW CELL PHONE LAW: PER STATE LAW EFFECTIVE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

  Cell phones or other personal communication devices are PROHIBITED during the instructional school day.  This includes the lunch period.

  CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS:

  • 1st Offense: Parent pickup; behavior contract signed by student & admin
  • 2nd Offense: Parent pickup; 3 lunch detentions; updated contract signed by student, parent, admin
  • 3rd Offense: Parent pickup; 2 hours after-school detention
  • 4th Offense: Parent pickup; Saturday detention; contract signed to restrict phone access on campus
  • 5th Offense: 10 days DAEP

  REFUSAL TO TURN IN DEVICE:

  • Parent contact, device taken home; 5 days In-School Suspension (ISS)

What happened on today's date in history? Click "This Day In History" below to find out.