Tina Trujillo: Ecology Elective
Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries." ~Jimmy Carter
Instructor ContactEMAIL: [email protected]
This is the most effective way to communicate with me. With the current state of our educational system(s), at AHS, I tend to check my email more frequently than other platforms. Also, I am being very intentional with my work/life/stress balance this year and will not be responding to emails after 6:00PM. I implore you reach out to me sooner rather than later on all matters. Communication is key! OFFICE HOURS: By appointment only. I'm typically available for Zoom meetings in the afternoons and I check my email religiously throughout the day. Please email me or speak with me in class, during independent work time, to set up a time to chat. |
Class Materials
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Grading Policies & Procedures
GRADING
Your grade in this course will be determined by a weighted average of your performance in the following categories. Final grades (A, A- etc.) are determined according to the AHS grading scale.
LATE WORK POLICY All assignments are expected to be completed and turned in, by their due date, to Google Classroom unless otherwise specified. Any work that is turned in late will automatically lose 20% of its point value. After five days of being late I will no longer accept your late work and the grade will be a 0% in the gradebook. ****Note: Communication is key! If you need an extension on an assignment I expect you to request for one BEFORE the due date. Help me help you!**** ABSENCES When you are absent, it is your responsibility to determine what you missed and make arrangements to make it up in a timely manner. When the absence is excused you will have as many days as you were absent to make up the work. If the absence is unexcused the missed work may not be made up for credit. Consequences for absences, outlined in the Student Handbook, will apply. |
Osprey Culture Expectations
Animas High School strives to maintain a Culture of Excellence to prepare you for college and postsecondary success. To me, this means conducting ourselves in a manner that models respect and kindness for our community, space, education and selves. Being excellent goes beyond the classroom walls and is just as important in the hallways, outdoors and off campus. This looks like showing up on time, being present mentally and physically, doing your best work, behaving, speaking, and dressing professionally, as well as encouraging others to do the same. You are always representing someone, be it your guardians, your work, your friends, your communities or yourself. Let's represent AHS well!!
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Guardian Communications Expectations
One of my goals is to help my students develop autonomy around their school work and grades to prepare them for doing so in college. In other words, please communicate with me about your grades and/or school work (by email, in writing or speaking in person) BEFORE having your guardians do so. I want you to take ownership over your work and learn to initiate important conversations on your own. If, after communicating with me you, and/or your guardians still have questions then I am happy to speak with everyone!
Email Etiquette: How to effectively communicate in the professional world
Subject: Email Format
Dear Students,
Email is a useful mode of communication, particularly during the school day when teachers tend to busy and might forget information transmitted orally during the course of the day. You should use email to communicate any of the following types of information: future excused absences, to ask questions you might have that were not addressed during class, etc.....Email should always include a clearly stated purpose, necessary background information, a recommendation or action plan and clear and concise writing. Please keep in mind you are communicating with a teacher in writing about your work. That means you should read over what you wrote before you send it and correct any typos or errors. Do not use text message abbreviations or emoticons. I "m not ur bff," so do not send me emails that read like text messages you would send to a friend. ALWAYS begin your email with a respectful greeting (Dear Tina, Good morning Tina, Hello Tina, etc...) and conclude your email with an appropriate closing such as Sincerely/Respectfully/Best Regards, Your Name. Following these guidelines will help you make good impressions not only on your beloved Animas teachers, but also with prospective employers and college professors.
Best Regards,
Tina Trujillo
Dear Students,
Email is a useful mode of communication, particularly during the school day when teachers tend to busy and might forget information transmitted orally during the course of the day. You should use email to communicate any of the following types of information: future excused absences, to ask questions you might have that were not addressed during class, etc.....Email should always include a clearly stated purpose, necessary background information, a recommendation or action plan and clear and concise writing. Please keep in mind you are communicating with a teacher in writing about your work. That means you should read over what you wrote before you send it and correct any typos or errors. Do not use text message abbreviations or emoticons. I "m not ur bff," so do not send me emails that read like text messages you would send to a friend. ALWAYS begin your email with a respectful greeting (Dear Tina, Good morning Tina, Hello Tina, etc...) and conclude your email with an appropriate closing such as Sincerely/Respectfully/Best Regards, Your Name. Following these guidelines will help you make good impressions not only on your beloved Animas teachers, but also with prospective employers and college professors.
Best Regards,
Tina Trujillo
Frequently Asked Questions
"What do I do if I am late to class?"
-Come in quietly. Do not disturb others or try to make some foofaraw entrance. Make sure your phone and other non-essential technology devices are put away. Check my Digital Portfolio and Google Classroom for your daily assignments. You should come see me only after doing all of the above. "What do I do if I am sick or miss school?" -It is your responsibility to check my DP and Google Classroom for warm-ups and daily assignments and contact me to let me know why you are absent. See previous Absences Policy for make-up work. YOU NEED TO MAKE-UP MISSED WARM UPS. "Can I get extra credit?" -No. But if you have turned in sub-par work, please talk to me about the potential to practice refinement. |
Not so fine print: This document is subject to change as seen fit by the instructor.