Welcome to Ms. Chavez History and Dual Language Page

Course Requirements
Please ensure you bring the following materials to class EVERY DAY:
● Fully charged Chromebook
● Pens or pencils
● Two different colored highlighters
● Folder to organize assignments
● College-ruled filler paper

Classroom Rules: 

1) Raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls on you.  

2) Please do not talk during teacher instruction. 

3) Bring your materials to class every day.  

4) Respect the property, feelings and the rights of others.

5) Cell phones must be turned off and put away inside backpack. 

6) Chromebooks are for academic purposes only.   

Expectations and class policies 

It is expected that all students come to class every day ready to learn, participate, and increase their wisdom on this diverse world in which we live in. 

Grading 

Student grades will be weighted out of 100% based on each of the following categories:  

45% = Exams, tests, projects   

40% = Classwork and homework assignments

15% = Collaboration and participation 

Percentages are then converted to a letter grade based on the following scale: 

A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=59 or less. All grades are accumulated and based on the work done in class, tasks, projects, presentations, tests and exams.   

* Modifications will be made to accommodate different needs. 

Projects & Tests/Quizzes  

Each unit consists of several ways to demonstrate proficiency of the given standards.  You will be expected to complete individual projects, group projects and essays, quizzes, and a comprehensive test for each chapter/unit. 

Homework  

Homework is checked at the beginning of each class on the specified date. Any work not completed in class must be completed as homework.  

Attendance   

All absences will follow the Olive Middle School official tardy and absence policy. Grade is subject to change due to absences, tardiness and late work.  

It is the responsibility of the student to submit all missed work to the teacher after school or at the discretion of the teacher during class time. Students will receive a zero grade for any incomplete/missing work until the student submits it before the end of the grading period. Late work will not be accepted after the end of the grading period.  

Student Instructional Support and Tutoring  

I am here to serve the needs of the students. If you have any questions, comments or concerns do not hesitate to contact me.    

​If you are interested in after school tutoring, please let me know so that it can be arranged. 

It gives me great pleasure to be your history teacher and I hope to have a great school year.  

Sincerely, 

Ms. Chavez