Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to arrive to class prepared, practice academic integrity and honesty, be respectful, courteous and kind, and to engage in their own learning. 

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All students are expected to read at home to increase success. If students do not read outside the classroom, student growth will be slowed. 

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Mrs. Osth's classroom rules follow those found in the North Zulch Student Handbook

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Grading Policy

60% Daily

40% Major

Grades are updated weekly. Log into Parent Portal for current grade status. In-class progress reports are sent home for bonus point signature at the three week mark.

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Late work is not acceptable. School prepares student for life. Habits, good and bad, carry into adulthood.

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Make-up work for excused absences will not be late until the late days exceed those of excused absences. Assignments given before the student missed school (such as projects) are due upon arrival to school considering they knew about the assignment long before the due date. Procrastination is not an excuse for a late project. Students are encouraged to begin work on projects as soon as the assignment is given to avoid a late penalty.

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Re-testing or test corrections will be done during a tutoring session with Mrs. Osth.  Arrangements must be made in advance so that the appropriate passes may be given to the student. While this will not replace the grade, it will improve it and allow the student to work one-on-one with Mrs. Osth to understand reasons for the failing grade.

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Extra credit is earned by submitting a historical marker selfie of the student and the official state of Texas roadside or building historical marker along with a summary of the historical marker. Photos and three written or typed reflections, based on the marker, must be sent to osthj@nzisd.org for credit to be given. This is applied to a major grade. There are several major grades in a nine weeks so students are encouraged to submit several markers and summaries. At times, students are given various opportunities to get papers signed, or complete extra work to gain bonus points, HOWEVER do not wait to submit extra credit. Due dates are set for the extra work to be completed and if that deadine is not met, the extra credit will not be applied. 

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About Mrs. Osth

     1993 Texas A&M University,

     BA History and Journalism​

     

     Texas A&M University Press

     Advertising and Exhibits Manager 1994-1999

     Independent Freelance Book Designer 1999-2016

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     Started Teaching in North Zulch 2015

     Through the years, I've taught middle school and

     high school English, World History, Geography, and Art

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 ​    I enjoy relaxing with my family, gardening, cooking,             nature trails, and museums. I loves learning!

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