Roderick Barber First Day of School EDU 506

1. Welcome to Leland High
School
Section 101
2016-2017 School Year
U.S. History Class Expectations
Mr. Barber, Teacher
Never settle for less, always strive for the best!

2. Leland High School
304 East Third Street
Leland, MS 38756

3. Mr. Roderick Barber
U.S. History Teacher 2016-2017
 Graduate of Leland High School, Class of
2009
 Bachelor of Science in History, Mississippi
Valley State University, 2014
 Currently enrolled in Master of Arts in
Teaching Graduate Program, Belhaven
University

5. My Philosophy of Education
 All children can learn, it is just a matter of
how and when they do so.
 My philosophy comes from the scripture
Philippians 4:13– I Can do ALL things
through Christ who strengthens me
 Class Motto: “I CAN!!!”

6. Attendance Policy
 Make up work is granted with excused
absences ONLY!!!!
**Perfect Attendance will be rewarded at
the end of each 9 weeks

7. Grading Scale
 A- 100% - 93%
 B- 92% - 85%
 C- 84% - 78%
 D- 77% - 71%
 F- 70% - Below
**Grades can be accessed from the student and parent account
on www.leland.schoolfusion.edu**

8. Homework
 Homework will be given Monday-Thursday
(Written or Study work)
 Homework assignments are the only
extra-credit that will be granted
**Homework passes can be earned**

9. Dress Code
 Refer to handbook for general dress code
 Shirts must be tucked in
 No sagging
 No inappropriate T-shirts under uniform
shirt
 ABOLUTELY NO SAGGING!!!!!!!!!!!

10. Do’s and Don'ts of the Classroom
 Bullying will NOT be tolerated.
 Treat everyone how you want to be
treated
 Respect the school and the school’s
property
 Cell phones are NOT to be seen or
accessed in class.
 Dress code STRICTLY ENFORCED!

11. Planning Period Schedule
 Parents schedule through the office
◦ 7:30-8:00 a
◦ 11:20-11:50 a
◦ 3:30-4:30 p
**Parents please schedule according to a 15
minute interval

12. Contact Information
Room #: 101
Room Phone #: 662-555-0000
Email: roderickbarber@lhs.edu
Feel free to contact me throughout the year
about any questions and concerns. I am
looking forward to hearing from you and
having a positive and productive school
year.