WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STRUGGLE??? 

Tutoring will be offered by your teacher at least once a week, during jacket time, and per appointment, with either Mr. Price or Ms. Carter. It is always best to email your teacher for help. We can set up canvas conferences and other resources to assist you in various ways. Do not wait when you are struggling because you will only be further behind. 

After School Tutoring Cancelled due to COVID

To Contact your teacher:

• Ms. Carter
  • • Office Phone: 704-233-4001 ext 1665
    • Email: rene.carter@ucps.k12.nc.us
    • Microsoft Teams or Canvas Message or Talking Points

Honors vs CP Students:

• Projects/Essays are required for Honors. You will have one per Term.
• The Journal is for ALL students (Applied as Extra Credit each term)
• Be aware that Honors students will have some assignments assigned differently than CP students, with different titles and requirements or additional steps on assignments. 

If your Instructor is not here...

While I am out you need to look at the DAILY ANNOUNCEMENT and complete all the instructions. I will be monitoring your progress daily. I keep up with grading on a very regular basis! 

• Do not expect the substitute to tell you what to do for the day.
  • • If you have difficulty on the material or content, feel free to email me
    • If you have technology issues, see Lisa Meier or William Duke (Media Center)
    • If you find yourself in need of a counselor, send them an email first to see if they are available. Have the counselor email me. All assignments will still be required.
• Pick up any handouts and always complete them.
  • • Turn them in if the announcement says so in the front turn-in bin. 
• Keep the room clean and organized. If you borrow any supplies return them.
  • • They belong to either the school or myself. Do not destroy or steal any items.
• Know that I will send emails and make phone calls home or to coaches
• If you are absent, you are still expected to do the work. You are given 3 days as mentioned in the FHHS Student Handbook and the course syllabus

I will occasionally have other teachers, administrators and staff come to check up on you. I have high expectations for each of you! 

Course Materials:

• Composition Book or 3 ring binder ( 2 inches) with binder tabs and lined paper  to keep notes
• Utensils: Pencils. Erasers, Highlighters, Markers, Whiteout
• Calculator, Graph Paper
• Interactive Items: Glue Sticks, Scissors, Colored Pencils
• Possible Poster Boards or project materials

How to be Successful in my Course

#1: Always check canvas, even when you are absent! Everyone is expected to do the work. 

#2: Check the announcements on a regular basis.

#3: Be sure to accomplish the given tasks (notes, assignments, labs, reflections, projects, essays, etc) in a timed manner as designed by your teacher. Procrastination will just cause your work to pile up and increase your stress level

#4: Have a positive, friendly, and respectful manner. 

ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CANVAS PLATFORM.

It is expected that you Check Canvas on a regular basis, even if you are absent. 

Cite your sources whenever possible so your assignments do not become flagged for plagiarism. Do not copy other student's assignments, documents or answers. Plagiarism and cheating will result in a zero in the grade book. Don't Forget the Honor Code. Use: http://www.citationmachine.net/apa 

Assignments will be graded at least once a week manually by the instructor and will sync with PowerSchool. Go back to the assignment to see any comments from the instructor. Assignments can always be resubmitted, as long it is still within the grading period window. If technical issues arise, notify the teacher ASAP! Other websites we may use with login details can be found in announcements

Examples Include: Virtual Labs/Webquests/Canvas Assignments, Technology Resources such as Vocabulary.com, Legends of Learning, IXL, Albert & Khan Academy, Article Reflections, Case Study Analysis, Paperwork, HW, CW, Warm-ups, Notebooks, and Any Handout

Examples Include: Tests/Exams (Requires Studying), Canvas Quizzes (Requires Notetaking; Usually can be taken multiple times), and Projects (Some out of class time & Supplies needed)

CLASSROOM RULES

By this point in your high school career, some classroom rules should be obvious.  Be on time.  Bring all your materials to class.  Do your homework.  Observe common sense and common courtesy.  Please review the school regulations, expectations, and rules in the handbook.

• The bell does NOT dismiss the class -- I do. You will be seated for dismissal unless otherwise instructed by the teacher.
• Food is not allowed in class unless the instructor provides you with it. All drinks must have a lid. 
• Do not tamper with any lab equipment. On lab days, do not use any equipment until instructed to do so.
• You must sit in your assigned seat. I always have a seating chart and will move you periodically as needed.  Seating assignments are not negotiable

Vocab.com

http://vocab.com/join/3WEWJF3 

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Helpful/Recommended Apps to Download:

Grammarly 

Diigo

Speak it

Google Keep

Google Dictionary

Google translate

Fun Facts about your teacher:

I entered the teaching realm lateral entry, taught in Stanly Country before I taught at Forest Hill High School. I love being a part of the jacket nation! Some of the colleges I have attended include Mars Hill University, Harvard, and Eastern Carolina University. I have degrees in Business and Zoology. I owned a business, worked in a zoo, and was a youth pastor before I was a teacher. I shoot pool on a regular basis, I love sunshine committee & prom, I have amazing friends at work, and I love my fur babies (Willow, Parker, Hershel, Gemma, and Kiki). I also love Wizard of Oz, Pokemon Go, and anything red panda. 

Connect with me through the Talking Points app!

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