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Expectations & Classroom Information

Ms. Barber P 11
Conference periods:
1A day @ 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
3B day @ 11:45 a.m. 2:05 p.m.

Contact Information:
Phone: 972-882-5200 # 6939
Email: abarber2@mesquiteisd.org

In Interior Design, we will address a broad range of knowledge with

focus on the design of residential and nonresidential interior
environments. Some of the topics will include design practices and
influences, lighting, materials, furnishings, drafting, Chief Architect,
and legal considerations and impact of technology on interior design.
Budgeting, consumer decision-making, safety, the care and
maintenance of interiors, career preparations and the management of
multiple adult roles are also emphasized.
Student Expectations
1. The student handbook and code of conduct will be followed.
2. Be respectful: Respect yourself, others and their things, your
school, and your teacher (no profanity, if you realize you have
class property, please return at the earliest possible opportunity,
treat others the way you wish to be treated, and treat the room
and the property in it as though you paid for it.)
3. Come to class prepared; this means that you need to bring
supplies and any materials needed to class EVERYDAY!!!
4. No eating or drinking in my class, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Classroom Information
1. Tardies: The tardy policy will be strictly enforced. You are to be
in your seat when the tardy bell rings. If you come in and leave
and the tardy bell rings you will be counted tardy, unless you
have a pass. After the first 10 minutes of class it is considered a
partial absence to enter class after 8:35 you must have a blue
pass. To enter class after the bell rings you must print your name
and date in the tardy log.
2. Fairness: Please know that everything equal is not always fair
and everything fair is not always equal. However, if you feel
something is unfair, come speak with me after class.
3. Passes: Please take care of as much business between classes
as possible. All passes are given based on my discretion.
Students will not be allowed to go to other teachers classrooms,

without a pass from the teacher. Passes are a privilege not a

right, dont abuse them. YOU MUST BE WEARING YOUR
SCHOOL ID AND BE IN DRESS CODE TO LEAVE MY
CLASSOOM. Passes may only be used during individual learning
time; do not ask to go during instruction time because the
answer is always NO!
4. Assignments: All assignments are due at the end of class
unless otherwise specified.

5. Absences: Students with excused absences are responsible for

making up their work. Information about missed work can be
obtained by checking with me after class instruction. NEVER
interrupt class with a request for make up work. Please see me at
appropriate time, 8:00 am or 3:45 pm if there are any questions.
Students with unexcused absences will not be able to make up
missing work. Please realize that attendance as well as
participation is very important, this is the way I assess your
understanding of the material.
6. ISS: If you are in ISS, you will be responsible for all books and
material issued, as well as making sure all assignments are
turned into the ISS teacher.
7. Late Work: Late work is accepted one class period after the
scheduled due date for no more than a 70. After that it will
become a 0 and you will be written an office referral.
8. Tutoring: 8:00 am on B Days Only You must schedule an
appointment and request a pass. However, understand tutoring
is not offered to students who do not choose to use their time in
class wisely. i.e. Goofing off or excessive talking.
9. Phones: Students are not allowed to use my phone. Per MISD
Policy: All devices must be powered OFF during instructional
time; students are only allowed to use their phone or any other
electronic device in my classroom for instructional purposes and
it must then be powered off again. Please do not text your
student during class, if you have an emergency call the front
office, they can deliver a message to your student.
10. Dismissal: I will dismiss the class. The bell is only a guideline;
no one will be dismissed if the classroom is not in order; Do not
begin to pack up early or leave your seat. I will give you enough

time to get ready to leave the class. You may miss important
information if you shut down too early.
11. Clean Up: Before you leave, the class needs to be back the
way it was when you entered.
12. Alternate Assignments: If a student does not bring a
shoe box by the due date: ____________ they will be given
an alternate assignment.
Scoring/ Grading
25% Daily work
25% Assessments
25% Participation
25% Projects

Equal access to Career and Technical Education programs and activities is assured
students in the Mesquite Independent School District without regard to race, religion,
color, sex, national origin, age, and/or handicapping conditions.

Classroom Supplies:
Students are responsible for cleaning up their own supplies.
Any student discovered wasting supplies will be issued a
detention, if violations continue the matter will be reported to
administration for further disciplinary action.
Supplies ALL Students Need for Class
Pen or pencil
Great attitude
(required)

Shoe Box

Interior Design is a lab class; and one of our primary forms of learning
is model making. Rather than charge a supply fee, especially right after
you have purchased school clothes and supplies I am asking for
supplies you might have around the house. Free, you dont have to
purchase.
hand sanitizer

facial tissue

paper towels

*These items are not required but would be greatly appreciated,

thank you for supporting your students education.

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----------------------------------------- Sign, Detach and Return
------------------------------------------I have read this syllabus and understand the high expectations that are
in place in order to help me have a successful attitude which will help
ensure that my grades reflect the knowledge I am gaining in Interior
Design.
Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date:
_______________
Class Period: _________________________________________
I have read and reviewed this syllabus with my student.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________ Date:
________________
Printed Name: __________________________________ Best Time to Contact
Me: AM/PM
Please number your preferred method of contact in order of
preference: (1 4)
_____ E mail: _________________________________________
_____ Cell Phone: ______________________________________
_____ Home Phone: _____________________________________
_____ Work Phone: ________________________ extension: _____
Dear Parents/Guardians,
At Horn High School we see a rise in cell phone use every year. As a
teacher I try to plan hands on engaging lessons every day, however,
students often miss portions of information or loose time needed to
complete large projects simply because they are distracted by their
mobile devices.

Some facts:
Half of teens and over one-quarter of parents feel they're
addicted to their mobile devices.
Seventy-two percent of teens and 48 percent of parents feel the
need to immediately respond to texts, social-networking
messages, and other notifications.
At least a few times a week, more than three-quarters of parents
and 41 percent of teens feel the other gets distracted by a
device and doesn't pay attention when they're trying to talk.
How you can help:
_______ Yes, my student has a cell phone & I am fine with it being
checked in at the beginning of classes on days when technology is not
a part of the lesson.
______ Yes, my student has a cell phone but I do not want them to
check it in during class. I understand that if my student is not following
district policy for electronic devices during class there will be
consequences as outlined in the student handbook.
______ No, my student does not own an electronic device.
Parent Name: _______________________ Student Name:
_________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________ Student Signature:
_______________________
Class Period: _______________________
Facts From: Common Sense Media report, Technology Addiction: Concern, Controversy,
and Finding Balance. Along with the report, we're releasing the results of a poll, Dealing
with Devices: The Parent-Teen Dynamic