welcome coach lott 2011-12 school year. coach lott graduated from east jefferson high school in 1986...
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Welcome
Coach Lott
2011-12 School Year
Coach Lott
Graduated from East Jefferson High School in 1986Worked in construction and insurance fields before entering college in 1995.Graduated from University of New Orleans in 2000 with degree in Education.Major in Social Studies with minor in Biology.Coaches Cross-country and BasketballJust got married in July 2011.
P.B.I.S
See rules on the board
Also includes the uniform policy
No personal electronic devices are allowed in our classrooms.
Must only use your blue pass when leaving the class.
Discipline Policies
Warning
Parental Contact
Behavior Report
Lunch Time Detention
Suspension
Grading
You will be graded on all material that you do in my class.
There is a participation grade that represents 33% of your grade in the 1st and 3rd nine weeks and 25% of your grade in the 2nd and 4th nine weeks. This includes journals, participation, homework, and etc.
Grading cont.
Your test scores will represent 67% of your grade in the 1st and 3rd nine weeks and 50% of your grade in the 2nd and 4th nine weeks. Your test grade includes chapter tests, quizzes, and projects. You will have an exam in the 2nd and 4th nine weeks and that will represent 25% of your grade.
Grading Scale
We will use the Jefferson Parish Grading Scale.
100-93 A (4.0 to 3.5)
92-85 B (3.4 to 2.5)
84-75 C (2.4-1.5)
74-67 D (1.4-1.0)
66- 0 F ( .9 – 0 )
What do I need for this class.
Three-ring binder with loose leaf paper.
We will keep all assignments in the binder.
Ink pens, pencils, colored pencils.
Strong work ethic and good attitude.
Starting an Unit
You will be given a syllabus listing all the GLE’s and Vocabulary for that Unit. Each chapter from the book will be listed.All vocabulary and test dates will be listed on the syllabus. We will refer to the GLE’s as we cover them.
Typical Day in Class
Start with a Daily Journal ( Topic on the Board). Write a one to two paragraph opinion.
Introduce the Lesson with the corresponding GLE.
Two or more activities, etc to teach the topic.
Summary and evaluation.
Misc.
There is a class fee of $5.00 Make checks out to East Jefferson High School or Cash. Make sure you receive a receipt from me. You are responsible for your textbook at all times. Please put your name in it as soon as you receive it. You are responsible for making up work when you are absent. Please see me as soon as you return to school for missing assignment.
Honors
Honors students are required to read and analyze one supplemental book each nine weeks; andParticipate in the Social Studies Fair on March 12, 2012 which requires individuals or groups to: 1. write a research paper 2. complete a physical display, and 3. make an oral presentation on the project.
Extra-curricular Activities
Please get involved in one or more of the activities that East Jefferson High School provides.
If you see me at an extra-curricular activity please come and see me for some extra points. (Good-decision dollars)