Mrs. Moody’s Room 106Pre-AP Language Arts/Newspaper

Clark Junior High Bell Schedule  First Bell 7:50

1ST PERIOD 7:54-8:40 2ND PERIOD 8:44-9:30 3RD PERIOD 9:34-10:20 4TH PERIOD 10:24-11:10 

A LUNCH: 11:10-11:40 5TH PERIOD 11:44-12:40B LUNCH:Class 11:14-11:40 (Lunch) Class-12:10 – 12:40C LUNCH: 5TH Period 11:14 – 12:10  (Lunch) 12:10 – 12:38

6TH PERIOD 12:38-1:357TH PERIOD 1:39-2:258TH PERIOD 2:29-3:15

•Before school

•Between classes

•After School

Tardy Policy

1st tardy excused

2nd tardy detention

3rd tardy detention

4th tardy ISS or Sat. School

Attendance is recorded for each class period.

Cell Phone Policy Phones are to be turned OFF! Do not leave them on silent or vibrate

Consequences for violations are: 1st Offense Returned to Parent 2nd Offense Returned to Parent & $15 fine 3rd Offense Returned to Parent & $15 fine 4th Offense Returned to Parent at the end of year and $15 fine

After the firstbell, any visible electronicdevice will be turned into the office.

Do not take food or drinkout of the cafeteria.

Food must be consumed in the cafeteria.

ALL Prescription & over-the-counter medications must be turned into the nurse with a parent’s note about their use.(Only exception inhalers)

• Clark Junior High's Computer Lab Guidelines

*Food and drinks are not allowed in the computer lab.

*Students that visit inappropriate websites will be referred to the office immediately.

*No students should be in a lab without their teacher present unless they have written permission from the principals.

*The checking of e-mail by students is not educational and is not allowed.

Take responsibility for your success!

What do you need to bring to class with you everyday?

• Homework folder w/ completed assignments

• blue or black ink pens• Pencils and erasers• Highlighters• Paper• Assigned reading

materials• Library book• A good attitude

What is it?Pre-AP courses are academically advanced courses designed to challenge motivated students to understand rigorous content. Course work is built on the core academic curriculum following the Texas Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) expectations for each course. The purpose is to lay foundation for the college board test in language arts.

Academic Profile: •Grade of 90 or more in an academic class •Grade of 80 or more in a Pre-AP class •Students that have been in the GT program•Commended on TAKS Reading Test in sixth grade

•Read the course overview. Both a parent and the student needs to sign their section of the agreement and give contact information.•Keep one copy at home and bring a signed copy back for your file.**This will count as your first grade.If you have any questions, e-mail them to:

mmoody@princetonisd.net

All assignments are listed on the board daily. Copy them down on your agenda sheet and keep in your homework folder. Note whether there is an asterisks or a box with the date after them.•Quizzes, timed writings, and a few other assignments maybe due by the end of the class period and are marked with an asterisks(*) on the board. You may not take these home.•Assignments with a box after them are due on the date posted in the box.•Projects are over a several week period. You will be given at adequate notice of these deadlines. Sometimes these projects may overlap into the next six weeks. A calendar of due dates, rubrics for assignments, and reading schedules are handed out within a few days of the novels for outside reading.

All assignments need to be turned in by the due date.

Late work– Pre AP agreement – work is to be completed on time.***Assignments will not be accepted beyond the third day it was due (except in rare cases). One day late max. score 80% - two days latemax score 50% - three days or more late score will be zero.

If you are absent—•You will have two days from the day you were absent tocomplete the assignment. If you hand in work later than this it will be considered late work.•It is your responsibility to copy assignments from the agenda posted on the board and to retrieve worksheets and handouts from the assignment crate.

How will I know how I am doing?

1. Not all assignments are graded, some are assignedto provide a learning opportunity or practice. However,this does not mean that it does not count.

2. Not all assignments are equal. You are often given a rubric with the assignment that explains how it will bescored.

3. Parents can check your current grade by logging in to ParentPortal 24/7.

4. At the end of the third week of each six weeks, progress reports are posted and/or mailed. Grade cards are posted or

mailed at the end of each six weeks.5. If you have not completed assignments and need help,

it is your responsibility to advise me that and to attend tutoring.

Report Cards

• Are posted each 6 weeks

Princeton ISD Scale• 90 to 100% A• 80 to 89% B• 70 to 79% C• If you make less than 70 you are failing• UIL eligible in AP classes if grade is

above 60** (but you are still failing)

Special

UIL National Junior Honor Society

All Pre-AP Students are expected to participate in at least one UIL event

•Above 90 in core classes•Good citizenship• Recommendation

A.N.Z.

• Absolutely

• No

• Zeros

No Pass – No PlayNo Pass – Mandatory Tutoring

Misbehavior = Consequences• Warning * (parents will be contacted)• Teacher Detention Step One – Discipline Essay at home (parents will

be contacted)• Teacher Detention Step Two – Discipline Essay after school (parents

will be contacted)• Office Referral

– Visit w/ principal & maybe the counselor • IMPACT Assignment 3:20 – 4-?• ISS (In School Suspension)• OSS (Out of School Suspension)• AEP (Alternative Education Program)

*Any of the above steps may be skipped if violation is serious enough.

What if I need help?Mrs. Moody’s Schedule•1st Conference, Planning & Preparation•2nd Newspaper/Journalism•3rd & 4th Block 1 Pre-AP LA•5th Period Part 1•B Lunch – (30 minutes)•5th & 6th Block 2 Pre-AP LA•7th & 8th Block 3 Pre-AP LA•Tutoring-After school detentions & IMPACT Duty 3:20 – 4:10 P.M.•Most days before school I am available. If you want help before school, you must get a pass the day before. Occasionally, I will be in a conference or have an appointment.