MGLA Classroom Guidelines

Classroom Guidelines 2015-2016

Course: Civics and Economics
Teacher: Teila Hand-Broadnax
Teacher e-mail: teila.hand@cms.k12.nc.us
Teacher webpage: http://handbroadnax.weebly.com

Welcome to MGLA:
Greetings Students, Parents and others who are involved in your pursuit of academic success. I am excited about the opportunity to
broaden your horizons as we work together to make this year one of the best here at MGLA @ Marie G. Davis. I am in my
seventeenth year as a teacher with CMS and received my BA in English/History from Winston-Salem State University and my M.Ed.
in Integrated Studies from Cambridge College. I enjoy teaching and working with children. During this past summer I attended a
number of trainings that helped me to become more of a twenty-first century teacher that in turn will also help me to prepare our
children for a bright future. I am looking forward to establishing a Readers Apprenticeship Classroom that will help our children to
become lifelong readers who comprehend text no matter its complexity level. Please help me by encouraging our children to read
nightly. One fun fact about me is my love of pink flamingoes.
Class content:
Through the study of Civics and Economics, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to help to become responsible
and productive citizens in society. In addition to our founding documents, students will also learn about financial literacy and how to
become contributing members with regards to making wise choices as consumers. Please know that homework is an extension of
what we learn in class and therefore is a required activity to enhance student knowledge.
Global connections:
This course will help students to understand how our countries actions in the past helped to make it one of the worlds models for
democracy in that our government functions at the will of the people. We also determine how our interdependence relates to other
countries and how we must all work together to make our world a better place for all of its inhabitants.
Required materials:
2 inch 3-ring binder
color pencils

college ruled notebook paper

sticky notes

Daily preparation and communication:

Be prepared
Be on time
Be ready

pens (blue or black)

glue sticks

Be respectful

# 2 pencils
flashcards
highlighters poster board

markers

Be aware

Data Notebooks/Portfolios:
New this year, all of our students (K-12) will receive a data notebook/portfolio. The data notebook/portfolio allows our students to set
goals, track their progress and celebrate victories. The goal of the notebook/portfolio encourages our students to take responsibility for
their learning and also helps reinforce what is learned in the classroom. We will allow time for your child to update his/her data
notebook/portfolio daily and/or weekly. We encourage you to partner with us as we support and motivate all our students to do their
best.
Grading:
High School Grading Policy: A 90-100 B 80-89

C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 and below

Formal 70%

Informal 30%

Tutoring schedule:
Tutoring for Civics and Economics will be held each Tuesday after school. Sessions begin immediately after school and conclude at
5:30 pm. Transportation should be arranged.

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