Welcome to the United Government Class website.
Mr. Delgado, Room Portable 11
e-mail [email protected]
*For remote-learning students will attend Google classrooms
Class Schedules and Google classroom codes are listed below
2nd period U S Govt 103413-1 Google classroom code - 4tr7jz6
3rd period U S Govt 103413-2 Google Classroom code - belrexp
4th period U S Govt 103413-3 Google Classroom code - ner27y4
5th period U S Govt 103413-4 Google Classroom code - f2joj5h
Lunch (6th period)
7th period U S Govt 103413-5 Google Classroom code - enqqxzx
8th period U S Govt 103414-6 Google Classroom code - bpybteb
9th period U S Govt 103414-7 Google Classroom code - nn4q55p
ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country
----President John F. Kennedy
----President John F. Kennedy
Simon Rivera High School
Government Class (a semester long class)
Course: Government Class
Instructor: Mr. Gilberto Delgado
Office Hours: Must call to set up meeting
Phone: (956)831-8700 (956)266-8935
Email: [email protected]
Text: American Government
Schedule Materials
1st period - Planning Room P 11 5 Star Notebook- pocket dividers
2nd period - Class P 11 Black/Blue Pens-Pencils
3rd period - Class P 11 Post Its
4th period - Conference Room P 11 Small Stapler with staples
5th period - Class P 11 Composition Notebook
6th period - Lunch
7th period – Class P 11
8th period – Class P 11
9th period – Class P 11
Course Description: The American Government Course includes the study of American historical events that led to the establishment of a country based on democracy with a constitution that outlines a federal form of government. A study of Texas state government is also included as part of the course. The class will practice the Texas Essential Knowledge and skills that the state of Texas expects all students to learn.
Class will be a combination of lecture, notes, essays, research paper, class activities, group activities, group projects, and individual projects.
Your RESPONSIBILITY as a STUDENT!!!!!!
Expectations
1. Students need to be punctual and prepared. (Students must log on to virtual Google classrooms daily at the designated times)
Be on time for class and ready to learn with all necessary materials and assignments.
Be dressed in accord with the Rivera HS and BISD dress code.
2. Students should be polite and respectful.
Respect the right of all students to learn. Speak to the teacher and to other students with respect. Listen carefully and attentively so that you can learn. Raise your hand to ask/answer questions.
Do NOT chew gum, eat or drink in the classroom.
Clean up after yourself.
3. Students should be responsible and mature.
Be an active participant and concentrate on the assigned work.
Work well with others in group or pair activities.
Ask for help when you need it.
Follow school and class rules and procedures. Accept the consequences of your actions.
If there is a problem or a question regarding your grade, see me privately to clarify the situation.
4. Attendance
Attendance is REQUIRED as per BISD Policy…excessive tardies and absences will result in student not passing class and not getting credit for course. (Students that do not log-on to virtual Google classroom at the designated time will be marked absent. A student that is absent more than 10 days per semester will not get credit for the class)
5. Grades
As per BISD Grading Policy – Tests 66% (minimum of 4 per marking period)
Daily Work 33% (minimum of 4 per marking period
Daily work/Homework: If you do not turn in assignment on time, you will not receive credit.
Major Work: Major papers/projects must be turned in on time.
Make Up work is your responsibility.
RETEST upon student request only and highest grade is a 70.
I do not give grades you earn your grades!!!
6. Students should NOT have or USE any electronic devices or miscellaneous items in class.
No cell phones
No beepers
No MP3 player
No Game devices
No ear phones on even if you are not listening to music.
No recorders.
No mirrors, no make up, no brushes, no grooming in class. No Caps or Hats.
Procedures:
Verbal warning to put items away.
If student refuses to put items away it will be confiscated and not given until end of year.
7. Consequences
Verbal Warning
Student-Teacher conference
Phone call to parents/lunch detention
Referral to office
8. Bathroom/Passes
No bathroom breaks! Unless you have a note from nurse and only if it’s an Emergency
No passes!
9. What you can expect from Mr. Delgado
To be a fair and consistent teacher.
To do everything I can to help you learn and be successful in and out of the classroom.
Student/Teacher/Parent Agreement
Government Class (a semester long class)
Course: Government Class
Instructor: Mr. Gilberto Delgado
Office Hours: Must call to set up meeting
Phone: (956)831-8700 (956)266-8935
Email: [email protected]
Text: American Government
Schedule Materials
1st period - Planning Room P 11 5 Star Notebook- pocket dividers
2nd period - Class P 11 Black/Blue Pens-Pencils
3rd period - Class P 11 Post Its
4th period - Conference Room P 11 Small Stapler with staples
5th period - Class P 11 Composition Notebook
6th period - Lunch
7th period – Class P 11
8th period – Class P 11
9th period – Class P 11
Course Description: The American Government Course includes the study of American historical events that led to the establishment of a country based on democracy with a constitution that outlines a federal form of government. A study of Texas state government is also included as part of the course. The class will practice the Texas Essential Knowledge and skills that the state of Texas expects all students to learn.
Class will be a combination of lecture, notes, essays, research paper, class activities, group activities, group projects, and individual projects.
Your RESPONSIBILITY as a STUDENT!!!!!!
Expectations
1. Students need to be punctual and prepared. (Students must log on to virtual Google classrooms daily at the designated times)
Be on time for class and ready to learn with all necessary materials and assignments.
Be dressed in accord with the Rivera HS and BISD dress code.
2. Students should be polite and respectful.
Respect the right of all students to learn. Speak to the teacher and to other students with respect. Listen carefully and attentively so that you can learn. Raise your hand to ask/answer questions.
Do NOT chew gum, eat or drink in the classroom.
Clean up after yourself.
3. Students should be responsible and mature.
Be an active participant and concentrate on the assigned work.
Work well with others in group or pair activities.
Ask for help when you need it.
Follow school and class rules and procedures. Accept the consequences of your actions.
If there is a problem or a question regarding your grade, see me privately to clarify the situation.
4. Attendance
Attendance is REQUIRED as per BISD Policy…excessive tardies and absences will result in student not passing class and not getting credit for course. (Students that do not log-on to virtual Google classroom at the designated time will be marked absent. A student that is absent more than 10 days per semester will not get credit for the class)
5. Grades
As per BISD Grading Policy – Tests 66% (minimum of 4 per marking period)
Daily Work 33% (minimum of 4 per marking period
Daily work/Homework: If you do not turn in assignment on time, you will not receive credit.
Major Work: Major papers/projects must be turned in on time.
Make Up work is your responsibility.
RETEST upon student request only and highest grade is a 70.
I do not give grades you earn your grades!!!
6. Students should NOT have or USE any electronic devices or miscellaneous items in class.
No cell phones
No beepers
No MP3 player
No Game devices
No ear phones on even if you are not listening to music.
No recorders.
No mirrors, no make up, no brushes, no grooming in class. No Caps or Hats.
Procedures:
Verbal warning to put items away.
If student refuses to put items away it will be confiscated and not given until end of year.
7. Consequences
Verbal Warning
Student-Teacher conference
Phone call to parents/lunch detention
Referral to office
8. Bathroom/Passes
No bathroom breaks! Unless you have a note from nurse and only if it’s an Emergency
No passes!
9. What you can expect from Mr. Delgado
To be a fair and consistent teacher.
To do everything I can to help you learn and be successful in and out of the classroom.
Student/Teacher/Parent Agreement