11th Grade U.S.

History
Student/ Parent Introduction Letter
Prepared by Ms. Angulo
Cabrillo High School
2001 Santa Fe Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90810

MEET THE TEACHER

Hi, my name in Ms. Angulo. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my
excitement about working with your child this year. I love teaching history because the lessons we learn
in the classroom often transcend into our student’s real lives. I strongly believe every student can grow
and develop by examining the past and the current issues we will cover in class. I grew up in Inglewood
and moved to Long Beach, California to pursue higher education at California State University Long
Beach.

EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS/ CONSEQUENCES

1. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS EACH DAY! The same way I prepare to teach you, I want you to
prepare yourself to learn.

a. READ THE BOARD as you enter the room for Warm Up instructions.

b. Work until you are instructed to stop.

c. If you arrive LATE, you are expected to show me a PASS, NO PASS will result in loss
of participation points for the day.

d. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed.

e. PAY ATTENTION, PARTICIPATE and most importantly, ASK ME QUESTIONS, I am

here to teach you!

f. CLASSROOM CONSEQUENCES

i. Verbal Warning

ii. Call HOME

iii. Detention

iv. Classroom Suspension

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 2. BE RESPECTFUL & KIND

a. In order for me and other students to have a safe and friendly classroom environment
where all students feel comfortable to speak their mind, I will ask for NO PROFANITY
OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR, NO PUT DOWNS
b. Please, Clean up after yourself.

Bathroom Policy- ASK ME FIRST – Three passes until June, use them wisely, if I have to hold it so do
you. Don’t bother asking me during the first and last 15 minutes of class.

c. END OF CLASS: Do not pack until my five minute timer rings and remain at desk until I
dismiss you
3. ELECTRONICS IN MY CLASSROOM
a. No cellphones or any electronics of any sort will be allowed during class time
b. Phones and IPods will be allowed in class for music with permission only - 1 EARbud in
c. Charging policy- if you need to charge your phone it needs to be plugged in before class
starts and cannot be removed until class ends. NO EXCEPTIONS.

GRADING OVERVIEW
REMEMBER I want your VERY BEST work, If you feel like it could be improved, ASK ME, and I will give
you a second chance.
1. Classwork 30%
2. Homework Assignments 10%
3. Exams 30%
4. Projects 30%

MATERIALS NEEDED

1. One composition notebook

2. Loose leaf college ruled paper
3. Pens (blue or black ink only)
4. One red pen or pencil for peer grading

HOMEWORK POLICY

Steps to check for student understanding

1. I will check all homework during Warm Up
2. I will accept late work, if ONLY I am contacted before the assignment is due
3. Work will only be accepted a week after the due date out of respect for me and the other students.

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 4. Extra credit will be offered

Parent or Guardian Signature:

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Student’s Signature:

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