Ekaterina Podossinnikova
epodossi@houstonisd.org
room A129 ext. 350





Dear Parent(s):
I am excited about having your child in my class this year. My plan is for each child to be eager about learning, to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual, for each student to reach his or her potential, and to become prepared for High School. It is important that we work together so that mutual respect is evident and a safe caring educational climate is established. I firmly believe that every student has a right to learn and that no student should be permitted to prevent another student from learning. In order to accomplish these goals, the following expectations, rules, consequences, and procedures will be utilized:
General Information
For every class student will need (1) graph-paper notebook, (2) red and blue/black pens, (3) ruler, (4) pencil. Sometimes we will be using (5) calculators. Students are responsible for taking notes daily in their notebooks. Homework will be given every class period. Late homework will not be accepted except in the case of excused absences. Late homework will only be accepted the following day (not the following class period, but the next day). Full credit will be assigned if received to me before the 8:30 bell rings.
Information about Lessons and Homework you may check on tools.academicplanet.com/webs/epodossi/calendar.htm
Expectations
• Be prepared for class on time every day
• Cooperate with others
• Always do your best
• Be truthful, polite, and honest
• Participate
• Complete and turn in all work assigned
• Show your work
Consequences
1st offense: Student will receive a warning
2nd offense: A note written in the Student Daily Planner or parent called
3rd offense: An after-school detention will be assigned or a conference with student.
If after-school detention is not served, the house principal will be notified.

Rewards

• Praise (daily)
• “No homework” pass
• Drop lowest grade
• Work displayed
• Free time to read
• Positive notes home (random)

Causes for after-school detention

• Failure to follow class policies and rules
• Disruptive and disrespectful behavior
• 2 Tardiness
• Failure to follow dress code
• Chewing gum, candies, or any type of food
• No materials for class
Grades
• Homework 15%
• Tests 20%
• Quizzes 20%
• Class work 20%
• Projects 20%
• Class participation 5%

Tutorials
Every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. And every morning 7:45 to 8:18 AM .

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, feel free to email me at epodossi@houstonisd.org.

Thank you.


Mrs. Podossinnikova