Welcome!Meet the Teacher Night

Karnes City Junior High

Jeffrey Whitley

Contact Information

• Phone number: 830-780-2321 ext. 410

• Email: jwhitley@kcisd.net

• Best times to reach me:

• 10:30-11:15am (by phone)

• 12:00-12:30pm (by phone)

• Email (anytime)

Web Page

• My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will be adding useful links and assignments to help your students with different concepts in our curriculum. • Science and Social Studies Syllabi

• Homework Policy

• Extra Credit Assignments*

Education/Background

• St. Philips College• Associates of Arts,

Kinesiology

• University of North Texas• Bachelors of Science,

Recreation and Leisure Studies

• 1st year at Karnes City Junior High

• 6th Grade Science and Social Studies

Social Studies

World Cultures and Geography Overview

• In this course, you will learn about cultures and institutions throughout the world. You will study why cultures are located in certain regions and how they interact with other cultures.. You will also learn how people, historical events, and environments have shaped cultures. In addition, this program examines the different types of governments, economies, and religions practiced by people throughout the world. You’ll compare and contrast how people are similar to, yet different from, each other.

Major Units of Study

• The World

• North America

• Central America

• South America

• Europe

• Russia and Eurasian Republics

• Southwest Asia and North Africa

• Africa South of the Sahara

• Asia

Social Studies Grades

• Students can earn points from the following assignments: • Homework

• Classwork

• Technology Assignments

• Quizzes

• Tests

• Projects

• Group Projects

Science

Science Overview

• We begin the year with lab safety, the scientific method, and process skills

• Curriculum based on state standards

• The book used is, Science Fusion.

Major Units of Study

• The Nature of Science

• Measurement and Data

• Matter

• Energy, Motion, and Forces

• Energy Resources

• Minerals and Rocks

• The Dynamic Earth

• The Solar System

• Space Exploration

• Organisms and Environments

Grades

• Students can earn points from the following assignments: • Homework

• Classwork

• Quizzes

• Tests

• Technology Assignments

• Lab Investigations

• Lab Reports

• Notebook Checks

• Projects

Extra Help Opportunities

• I am available to offer extra help, clarification of assignments/labs, and study help for quizzes/test to students during:

• By appointment only

• Lunch (if not at Duty)

Enrichment Opportunities

• Enrichment homework assignments

• Problem Solving

• Cooperative learning experiences

• Leadership opportunities

Homework

• Homework can be expected 2-3 times a week

• Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in class 10-15 minutes per night/study hall

Late Work Policy

• Homework will be due at the beginning of each class period.

• 5 points will be deducted for each day assignments are late, at end of the end of the 3 week grading period assignments will no longer be accepted.

• Late work is better than no work!!

#GoBadgersThank You so much for coming out tonight, I’m really looking

forward to a great school year!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns you or your child may have for me…