Absentee Policy

Welcome to Mrs. Martinez’s

ELA and Social Studies 4th
 It is the student’s responsibility to check the absent work bin for
their absent work.
 The student has two extra days to turn in any work assigned while the

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student was absent.
If a quiz/test was administered during an absence, it may be made up
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on the first day the student returns.
 If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the 2019-2020
work is due on the first day the student returns.

Classroom Library

As a school we work hard to ensure our students have a variety of high

interest text available to them that are age and grade appropriate. Book
choices were made on the considerations of student interest, reading
levels, age, and grade appropriateness. It was not based on the political,
religious, or cultural preferences unique to each family. While we respect
each family’s choice on what they want to expose or protect their child
from, that is ultimately a parent or guardian’s responsibility. Please
discuss these restrictions and preferences with your child. Teachers How to Contact Me:
should be informed as well so we can help guide your child in making book
choices you are comfortable with. Students can check out books, but
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they have two weeks to return the book or recheck it out. If a book is
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Technology
Chromebooks and iPads may be used in the classroom on a weekly basis.
Students will use technology for educational purposes only. They will
complete assignments on MyOn, NewsELA, Kahoot, and on academic
search engines for research. Students are expected to abide by all
school and district digital safety rules and guidelines. Failure to comply School of Science and Technology - Discovery
will result in the student being banned from technology and/or other 5707 Bandera Rd, Leon Valley, TX 78238
disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate.
Welcome back to school! I am very excited to be your child’s ELA and Classroom Consequences
Social Studies teacher this year. I hope this information booklet will help
1. First Time: Verbal warning in the form of redirecting the student to the
answer any questions you may have about our classroom regarding our
school and classroom policies, procedures, and expectations for the desired behavior.
school year. 2. Second Time: Student will be sent to the Problem Solving Station and log
incident in behavior folder.
Classroom Supplies
3. Third Time: Parent will be notified and DPS points will be assigned.
1 pack notebook paper 5 composition books 4. Fourth Time: Student referral to the Dean of Discipline, Mr. Gonzales.
1 pencil pouch with binder holes 1 school supply box
1 box of colored pencils Set of 8 dividers with pockets Late/Incomplete Work
3 packs of sharpened #2 pencils 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer  Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis and posted in the school’s database.
1 pair of scissors 1 pack of washable markers  Each assignment will be graded on a 100 point scale.
4 glue sticks 1 pack of 24 count crayons
 If homework is submitted within 2 days of the due date, no points will be
4 pink erasers 4 plastic folders with brads &
deducted, but student may lose classroom privileges to get work completed.
pockets
1 pack of highlighters 1 pack of sticky notes  Students are required to use pencil only and must show their work/reasoning for
1 – 2” 3-ring zipper binder 1 package of index cards full credit.
2 boxes of Kleenex Girls: 1 pack of construction  Any incomplete class work will also be considered homework and due the next day.
paper
1 pack of dry erase markers Boys: 1 box sandwich bags & 1 box
Grades
gallon bags
Grades will be based on a combination of class work, homework, quizzes, tests,

The following items are optional and will help us keep the classroom clean projects, and participation. Letter grades will be determined as follows:

and sanitized. Any contribution is appreciated. A – 90-100%

 Disinfecting wipes B – 80-89%

C – 75-79%
D – 70-74%
Classroom Expectations
F – 0-69%
1. Bring materials, assignments, and supplies to class daily.
2. Know due dates and submit all assigned work on time. 70% of your child’s grade will be from Formative Assessments designed to assess
progress in the form of group assignments, class work, participation, and quizzes.
3. All homework will be posted in the online database if needed.
4. 10 points will be subtracted for each day work is late. 25% of your child’s grade will be from Summative Assessments that will assess
5. Students will be allowed to correct work that is considered failing mastery in the form of unit tests, District Assessments, major projects, and
progress assessments.
to receive a grade no higher than a 70.
5% of your child’s grade will be from Practice Assignments that help facilitate
learning and practice of the material in the form of homework and independent
practice.
 4th Grade Course Syllabus Agreement
Mrs. Martinez - ELAR and Social Studies Teacher email: mmartinez@ssttx.org

Mrs. Martinez’s class syllabus can be located on the school’s website. If you have any questions
about the syllabus please contact me as soon as possible. Please sign and return to your child’s
homeroom teacher by August 30th, 2019.

I have read and understood the syllabus provided for Mrs. Martinez’s class and agree to follow the
policies stated.

Parent/Guardian’s Name (Please Print): ____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s E-Mail: _______________________________________________________

Phone Number(s): _____________________________________________________________

Student Video Release Form

District guidelines require parental/guardian approval to show the full length or excerpts from “PG”
rated videos to students. Please circle either give or do not give.

I give/do not give my approval for __________________________ (student name) to view these
videos.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______________________________

Classroom Library Access Authorization

Mrs. Martinez has taken careful consideration in her personal library collection that she makes
available to her students. Please note that not every book has been read by the teacher and/or
SST Discovery staff therefore, the teacher nor SST Discovery are responsible for the content
of the books in the classroom. Please circle and option and sign below authorizing your child to
have access to the classroom library.

I give/do not give my child permission to access the classroom library in Mrs. Martinez’s room.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: