This document provides information about the required supplies, reading class expectations, tardy and absence policies, and grading policy for Briscoe Middle School. It outlines that students must bring a planner, binder, pencil pouch, notebook paper and highlighters to all classes, as well as a composition book and folder for reading class. It also details SSR time, reading responses, and opportunities to check out books from the library through reading class.

1. Welcome to
Briscoe Middle School!

2. Required Supplies taken to all •Required Supplies
classes: kept in Reading class:
•Planner
•Binder •Composition
•Pouch w/ pen Book
pencil/sharpener
highlighter •Folder with
•Note-book Paper Pockets and
Brads

3. Each student will have the opportunity to visit the library
through the reading class and all students are expected
to check out a book of their choice.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the first 15 minutes
of class will be set-aside for SSR. At this time, everyone
in the classroom will be required to read silently.
Periodically, students will also be required to complete a
reading response activity that will encourage them to
think about and evaluate what they have been reading.

4. First Tardy: Verbal Warning to Student
Second Tardy: Verbal Warning to Student
Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
Third Tardy: Office Referral

5. First Offense: Verbal Warning to Student
Second Offense: Verbal Warning to Student
Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
Third Offense: Office Referral

6. The NISD Reading Department grading policy is as follows:
• 40% Formative Assessments
Benchmarks
Homework
Assignments that assess progress
• 60% Summative Assessments
Tests
 Major papers or projects
 Assignments that assess mastery
District Benchmark Assessments are given twice during the school year

7. Students will be given a minimum of 2 days for
every day absent to complete make-up
assignments.
This holds true for both excused and
unexcused absences.

8. Formative assessments can be turned
in/corrected within a reasonable time
frame for a maximum grade of 75%
Summative assessments can be turned
in/corrected for full credit

9. Lockers - will be issued on Wed., Aug. 29th.
Supplies can be brought in on that day!
Parent Volunteers – go sign up in our Library!
Parent Connection - is a great way to keep up
with your student’s grades!
Parent Conference - please call to set up a
time to discuss your student’s needs.
Student Information Form – return
completed form on Monday!

10. I am very excited to have your student in
my class this year!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a
conference at
priscillabenavides@nisd.net
or
(210) 398-1100 ext. 3106
Looking forward to a WONDERFUL year!