Mrs. Popp’s Class Letter
                          ESL II/ESL III
      (http:teacherweb.com/Tx/crossTimbersMiddleSchool/terrypopp)


Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to ESL II/ESL III.  My goal is for us to have a successful 
year.  In order for this to happen, I have included a list of 
expectations for the 2007-2008 school year.

Behavior:
*Be polite to your classmates and teacher at all  
 times.
*Be in your seat and ready to learn when the bell 
 rings.
*Complete all assignments.
*Do your BEST work.

Consequences:
*Warning
*Detention with a phone call to parents.
*Conference with parents.
*Referral to an administrator.

Helpful Information:
*Planners: 
1. All students must have a planner to record daily assignments.  
Planners will be checked
daily during Wolf Pack.
2. Planners will be used as a hall pass.  Students
must have a planner to exit the room (restroom,
locker…).
*Supplies:
1. Students must have a spiral, binder, pens/pencils
and a red ink pen for class.
2. These supplies will be left in the class.  Students 
must keep all papers, as indicated by teacher, in their binder.

						
*Assignments:
1. All assignments will be posted daily.
2. Students are responsible for writing assignments in planners,
3. Warm-up exercises are on the board at the beginning of each class 
period.  Students are expected to complete these in a timely 
manner.  They must make all corrections during class review.
4. All class work must be finished and given to teacher for a 
completion grade.

*Grading Policy:
1. All work will be graded according to the following  
Rubric:
*Assessments (30%)- These include tests, quizzes 
and projects.
*Daily Work (30%)- Daily assignments are 
important for completion.
*Class Participation (25%)-
*Homework/Notebook (20%)

Tutorials:
*Tutorials will be offered as needed.

Parent/Teacher Contact:
1. A parent may contact me in two ways-
*Call the front office and leave a message
*E-mail- terry.popp@gcisd.net

***We do have a Spanish translator on staff to accommodate the needs 
of our Spanish speaking families.

I am excited about working with your child this year.  Feel free to 
contact me for help and assistance.  Let’s start our year with Wolf 
Pride and Spirit!!  

Sincerely,

Terry Popp