Thai-Chinese International High School
HS Social Studies Program
Mr. Paul Henderson
Classroom Orientation Outline
Classroom Expectations:
See TCIS Parent/Student Handbook, Sec. 5.1, Codes of Behavior, p.19
Additional Specifications:
English only
Stay seated
Raise your hand
Be polite
Consequences:
See TCIS Parent/Student Handbook, Sec. 5.8, Choices and Consequences, p. 27
Classroom Specifications:
Reminder
Conversation
Detention
Parent conference
Behavior contract/documentation
Referral to administration
Suspension, Expulsion
Instructional Duties:
See TCIS Faculty Handbook, Sec. B2 & F4.5, p. 23 & 88
Generalizations:
Develop, plan, and present content in a structured and safe learning environment. Facilitate, monitor, and evaluate student growth.
Goals:
TCIS Educational Goals:
A Complex Thinker
A Collaborative Worker
A Responsible Global Participant
An Independent Life Long Learner
An Effective Communicator
Social Studies Educational Goals:
In the broadest sense, the goal of social studies education is:
1) Literacy in social studies’ many content areas
2) Competency in the world they live in
3) Critical thinking and problem solving / decision making skills.
Educational Challenges:
Pride, Discipline, Focus, Responsibility
Classroom Procedures:
Each forty-five minute period will consist of three fifteen minute blocks.
Block One: Essay and journal writing
Block Two: Reading and guided discussion
Block Three: Tests, quizes, group projects and presentations
Tests will be scheduled in advance. Quizes will be surprises. Homework will be assigned daily. Late homework is accepted once per quarter with one letter grade reduction. After that, late homework receives an automatic zero. Plagiarism results in an automatic zero. There is no extra homework.
Your Final Grade will consist of:
Block One: Essay and journal writing = 15% & Homework = 15%
Block Two: Reading = 10% & Discussion participation/classroom behavior = 10%
Block Three: Tests and quizes = 25% & Group projects and presentations = 25%
Total = 100% (Grades 9-12: Total reduced to 80% b/c 20% = Semester Exams)
100-90% = A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
69-60% = D
Below 60% = F
For + & - specifications see
TCIS Parent Student Handbook, Sec. 3.7-1, p.7
Required Supplies: Two notebooks, blue or black ink pens
Final Note: Mr. Henderson is always available for assistance.
