Welcome!

Welcome!
Please sign in at the table by the
door then take a few minutes to
write a NOTE TO YOUR STUDENT
(hand-outs found next to sign-in
sheets). Please deposit it in the
blue tray on your way out.
We will begin our presentation in
just a moment…
Krisi Guzman
7th Grade
Language Arts/Social Studies
Warm Springs Middle School
Room 614
Who is this teacher as a person?
Will this teacher treat my
student fairly? Yes, Always!
• I am here to teach. Students
are here to learn. I am very
passionate about my job
and have high expectations
for my students. Together I
know we can make this year
a success.
Positive attitude is the key to success. Let’s keep it
all the time!
What will I be doing this year?
How will my student
be graded?
A+
A
AB+
B
B-
99.0% above
93% to 98%
90% to 92%
88% to 89%
83% to 87%
80% to 82%
C+
C
CD+
D
DF
78% to 79%
73% to 77%
70 to 72%
68% to 69%
63% to 67%
60% to 62%
BELOW 60%
Language Arts
Homework
Class work
Essays/Projects
Tests/Quizzes
10%
20%
20%
50%
Late work
• 1 day late = 10% deduction
• 2+ days late = 50% deduction
 Teacher reserves the right to not
accept late work if an excessive
amount of time has passed since
date due.
Social Studies
Projects/Reports 20%
Notebook*
30%
*includes class work and homework
Tests/Quizzes
50%
Homework Policy – SS
• Assignments must be complete and on
time to receive full credit.
• Late assignments will receive a maximum
of half credit and must be completed by
the end of the unit.
• Incomplete assignments will receive zero
points until completed and are
considered late. Work not
completed by the end of the unit
will earn zero points.
Homework Policy – Absences
Absences
• After return to school, student is
responsible for getting missed
notes/assignments, turning in work,
and/or making up tests or quizzes.
• Student has until the following
Monday to make up work without
penalty.
• If make-up work is not turned in
by the following Monday, the late
work policy for the corresponding
subject will apply.
Classroom
Guidelines
What are the expectations in
this classroom?
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Be prepared
Be hardworking
Be respectful and courteous
Follow all policies and procedures
RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- NOT EXCUSES -
Following guidelines will result in:
• Verbal acknowledgement/praise
• A stress-free learning environment
• A pleasant and secure classroom
atmosphere
Not following guidelines may result in:
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Warning and documentation
Assigned detention
Saturday School
Parental Contact and Action Plan
Disciplinary Referral and/or Suspension
School/Class Website
http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/
1312
http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/site/defa
ult.aspx?DomainID=2342
• Available on …
– tablet, smart phone, and pc
• http://library.murrieta.k12.ca.us/
• Username: student’s 9 digit ID
• Password: first name and grade
level (ex. william7)
• Useful for library book info, putting
books on hold, online research, etc.
WSMS Parent Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TT89
lDIGGd5UYoAjDyE_rkX1qYB0G8Gshyf
pm47vzTI/viewform?usp=send_form
…or through WSMS website:
http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/
1312
Remember…
I truly believe in your student’s
potential and I want you both
to believe in it too!
Have an awesome year!
Mrs. Guzman