7th Grade Texas History
Jason Gray
Room #: 117 (room)
EMAIL : [email protected]
WRMS : 512-732-9240 x 32855
Conference:
Tutoring: Specific day TBD, mornings 8:00-bell
PLEASE BRING YOUR IPAD EACH DAY!!!!!!!!!
Texas History
2019-2020
Jason Gray ◦ Julie Moore ◦ Justin Spraberry
“I have said that Texas is a state of mind, but I think it is more than that. Rich, poor, Panhandle, Gulf, city, country, Texas is the obsession, the proper study and the passionate possession of all Texans.” - John Steinbeck
Areas of Study:
Geography of Texas ◦ The First Texans ◦ European Exploration and Settlement ◦ Colonization and Settlement ◦ The Texas Revolution ◦ The Republic of Texas ◦ The Lone Star State ◦ Civil War and Reconstruction ◦ The Close of the Frontier ◦ The Twentieth Century ◦ Texas Government and Politics
Textbook & Supplies:
“Texas History” from McGraw Hill
Each day, students must have their iPad charged earbuds and bring their history folder.
Grading:
Eanes ISD Middle School teachers are committed to grading and assessing in the best interest of our students. We believe grades and assessments communicate content knowledge, guide instruction, and reveal opportunities for enrichment and intervention. Daily assignments grades are final.
Absences & Late Work
Per district policy,students have one day for each day they are absent to make up missing work. Late work will be accepted until the major assessment on that unit.
Tests & Major Projects: 60%
Students should check the 7th grade testing calendar regularly. They will be given test
dates at least one week in advance.
Skill Development : 40%
Skill development will include daily grades, learning checks, and any other class work or assignments.
Retest Policy:
Seventh graders will be allowed to retest if they score 69% or lower on a major test grade. The student is required to fill out the retest contract and can score up to 70% on their retest. Students should retest within five days of receiving their test grade. Retesting is intended for the occasional difficulty with content mastery. When students retest on a regular basis, parents will be contacted and a study plan will be developed, if needed.
Tutorial Times:
Tutorials will be held during Wildcat Time or before school according to teacher availability.
Discipline Management Plan
First: Redirect/Reminder
Second: Student/Teacher Conference
Third: Parent Communication/Discipline Referral
Skyward Family Access:
All parents in Eanes ISD receive access to student grades through Skyward Family Access. Parents are encouraged to register for Skyward by going to the district website Skyward Family Access. In an effort to help students learn self advocacy, we encourage parents to first allow their child to consult with their teachers if a question regarding grades arises. Teachers will enter all grades into Skyward within one week of the assignment due date except for major assignments, tests, and/or projects.
Communication:
Please feel free to email us at any time with any questions or concerns. We will email you
back within one day.
Jason Gray info:
email: [email protected]
conference: 2nd period 9:32-10:24
Julie Moore info:
Email: [email protected]
conference: 1st period 8:35-9:27
Justin Spraberry info:
mail: jspraberry@eanesisd.net
conference: 2nd period 9:32-10:24