Debbie Salcido

 

 

Personal Profile

 

Graduated:                   Stephen F. Austin State University

Certification:                 B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies  1st – 8th grade

                                    Specializations in:

Early Childhood Pre-K  through  Kindergarten

                                                English 

                                                Reading

                                                Social Studies

TEA Designation:          Highly Qualified

 

 

Classroom MACRO Plan  

I teach grades 3 – 8 Social Studies.  At each grade level, the curriculum is aligned with the Texas Essential Skills and Knowledge (TEKS). 

 

 

Grading and Late Work Practices

I follow the district grading policy.  For late work, at a minimum, I follow the district policy.  I do realize that there can be extenuating circumstances sometimes and will sometimes accept late work.  Late work beyond the district policy is at teacher discretion.

            DISTRICT LATE WORK POLICY

·        One day late – 15 points deducted

·        Two days late – 30 points deducted

·        Three days late – maximum grade of 50

·        After three days, work is only accepted at teacher discretion

 

 

Reteach Practices

Each day I usually do a short review/reteach of the previous day’s lesson.  In addition, there are opportunities from 3 – 4 p.m. on Monday’s and Wednesday’s each week for tutoring in areas that students are struggling with or just need some extra review.  Each six weeks I offer at least one opportunity for extra credit.  Bringing back their parent signed three week progress report the next day is also an opportunity for an extra credit grade of 100.

The day before a chapter test I always review with the class making sure they are aware of the content that will be covered on the test.  Students have the opportunity to take notes during this time.  A student does not automatically get the opportunity to re-do an assignment or re-take a test just because they failed.  A student’s failure to prepare for a test or complete assignments does not entitle them to a re-teach or re-take opportunity.  The teacher has sole discretion on which grades/assignments are re-taught and when opportunities are available to improve the grade.

 

Studying history requires concentration, some memorization of dates and/or facts, and continual review of the content studied daily.  We look at information and events from a historical perspective.  Hopefully, studying our past history helps us gain insight to the future so that we learn from our past and our mistakes are not repeated.