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  • Resource/LIFE Skills Syllabus

    Brazos High School

    2023-2024

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    Course Syllabus for: (English 1, English 2, English 3, Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, Career Prep, Pre-Vocational, Vocational, World Geography,              US History, and Biology)                                                              

    Teacher: Mrs. Mangrum

    Email: dmangrum@brazosisd.net

    Dear Parents and Students,

    Welcome :) 

    We are looking forward to an amazing year!  We will strive to be successful in everything we do!!

    We will address the TEKS for all subjects through Essence Statements that are vertically aligned to the grade level curriculum.

    In addition to the TEKS, each student’s Individual Educational Plan will be addressed. 

                In English 1 and English 2, and English 3 students will:

    • be exposed to and demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies to interpret and recall information from a literary text
    • express themselves in a variety of writing and communication skills
    • use texts to draw conclusions
    • edit texts for correct word usage and variance in sentence patterns.

      In Algebra 1 students will:

    • use methods to manipulate numbers
    • use mathematical processes to solve real world problems
    • recognize graphs and attributes of quadratic functions
    • identify or solve functions, sequences and formulas

      In Geometry students will:

    • recognize a point, line, and a plane
    • identify postulates that apply to construction
    • identify and measure angles in parallels
    • identify angles in triangles

      In Math Models students will:

    • use methods to manipulate numbers
    • use mathematical processes to solve real world problems
    • use data to solve problems using a graph

      In Biology students will:

    • identify important vocabulary per unit
    • recognize that the structure of DNA determines the inherited traits in organisms
    • recognize that biological systems work to achieve and maintain balance

      In World Geography students will:

    • identify the 5 themes of Geography
    • understand the Earth's surface
    • identify Human Geography
    • identify countries

      In U.S. History students will:

    • understand the history of the United States
    • understand history and technology
    • understand the concept of the relocation of Native Americans
    • identify important historical figures and events

      In Pre-Vocational/Vocational Skills and Career Prep. students will:

    • begin working on skills to prepare them for the future
    • participate in activities on campus and off campus
    • pick up and deliver mail from the Wallis Post Office and Brazos ISD campuses
    • participate in community based instruction (CBI). The CBI will include restaurants, stores, and etc….

     

    Grading Procedure:

    Students will be graded on the goals and objectives within his/her IEP, in addition to the information that is covered in a specific curriculum area.  Students will be graded on work done in the classroom and off campus that addresses the different subject areas, goals and objectives.

    Grading:

    • Daily work will be 80%
    • Quizzes/Tests will be 20%

       

       

      School Supplies for Mrs. Mangrum’s classes

    • Spiral Notebook for daily communication (you can use the same one from last year)
    • Spiral for class use
    • plastic (if possible) folder without brads
    • pencils
    • extra erasers
    • dry erase markers (pkg. of 4)
    • notebook paper
    • a box of tissues
    • a bottle of Germ-X
    • plastic school box to keep supplies in, in the classroom.

      If your child has supplies left from last year, they can use them.

      If you have any question, please feel free to contact me at dmangrum@brazosisd.net. or by calling the school at 979.478.6832. 

       

       

       

       

      LIFE Skills Syllabus

      Brazos Middle School 2023-2024

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      Course Syllabus for: (Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts, Pre-Vocational, Science, Social Studies)

      Teacher: Mrs. Mangrum

      Email: dmangrum@brazosisd.net

      Dear Parents and Students,

      Welcome :)

      We are looking forward to an amazing year!  We will strive to be successful in everything we do!!

      We will address the TEKS for all subjects through Essence Statements that are vertically aligned to the grade level curriculum.

      In addition to the TEKS, each student’s Individual Educational Plan will be addressed. 

      In Reading students will:

    • be exposed to and demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies to interpret and recall information from a literary text
    • express themselves in a variety of writing and communication skills
    • identify new vocabulary words in text using a variety of strategies
    • recognize how elements of fiction contribute to plot development

      In Mathematics students will:

    • use methods to manipulate numbers
    • use mathematical processes to solve real world problems
    • model relationships between sets of numbers
    • find solutions to addition, subtraction multiplication or division problems

      In Language Arts students will:

    • express themselves in a variety of writing and communication skills
    • use elements of the writing process to compose a text.
    • edit text for word usage
    • edit text for appropriate punctuation

      In Science students will:

    • identify the changes in matter
    • identify relationships between force, motion, and energy
    • understand the organization of our solar system
    • recognize inherited traits

      In Social Studies students will:

    • identify important people and events in history
    • identify the U.S. Constitution
    • recognize the development and impact of reform movements
    • understands the importance of citizenship

      In Pre-Vocational Skills students will:

    • begin working on skills to prepare them for the future
    • participate in activities on campus and off campus
    • pick up and deliver mail from the Wallis Post Office and Brazos ISD campuses
    • participate in community based instruction (CBI). The CBI will include restaurants, stores, and etc…

      Grading Procedure:

      Students will be graded on the goals and objectives within his/her IEP, in addition to the information that is covered in a specific curriculum area.  Students will be graded on work done in the classroom and off campus that addresses the different subject areas, goals and objectives.

      Grading:

    • Daily work will be 80%
    • Quizzes/Tests will be 20%

      School Supplies for Mrs. Mangrum’s classes

    • Spiral Notebook for daily communication (you can use the same one from last year)
    • Spiral for class use
    • plastic (if possible) folder without brads
    • pencils
    • extra erasers
    • dry erase markers (pkg. of 4)
    • notebook paper
    • a box of tissues
    • a bottle of Germ-X
    • plastic school box to keep supplies in, in the classroom.

    If your child has supplies left from last year, they can use them.

     

    If you have any question, please feel free to contact me at dmangrum@brazosisd.net. or by calling the school at 979.478.6832. 

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BRAZOS ISD inspires each student to become a productive citizen who demonstrates leadership, passion, and self-reliability. We foster a culture of respect, community, perseverance, and achievement.  

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