Class-room Rules
Where must cell phones and earbuds be placed during instructional time?
Off and stored completely out of sight in your bag/backpack.
What percentage of your 9-week grade comes from Major Grades (tests, projects, labs)?
60% (Daily grades count for 40%)
What university did Ms. Tatmon attend for college, and what was her major?
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) — B.S. in Biology
What is the term for a natural resource that replenishes naturally over time, such as wind or solar power?
Renewable Resource.
Which iconic fast-food chain, famous for its orange-and-white stripes and honey butter chicken biscuits, originated in Texas?
Whataburger.
What specific organizational supply must you bring to class by next Monday to keep your daily notes?
A 1.5-inch 3-ring binder and 5-tab plastic dividers.
What is the maximum grade you can earn on an assignment if you turn it in 1 class period late?
70% (2–7 days late has a max score of 60%).
Which famous WWE wrestler did Ms. Tatmon get to meet while in BHPO at UT?
Mark Henry!
Texas is famous for oil, but which clean, renewable energy source does Texas produce more of than any other U.S. state?
Wind Energy.
Which Houston-born superstar released the hit Cowboy Carter country album and broke the record for most Grammy wins in history?
Beyoncé.
What procedure should you follow if you need to speak or leave your seat during direct instruction?
Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged.
How many school days do you get to submit make-up work for an excused absence?
One school day per missed class day.
What sport did Ms. Tatmon compete in during college?
Gymnastics.
Roughly how long does a single plastic water bottle take to decompose in a landfill?
~450 years.
What viral anime features Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko battling supernatural enemies?
Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba).
What drinks or food items are allowed in class during instructional time?
Water in a closed container (food/snacks put away).
If you fail a test, what must you do BEFORE you are allowed to take a retest?
Attend teacher tutoring OR complete test corrections on the original exam.
What organization did Ms. Tatmon join in college purely because of FOMO because all her friends joined?
ASO (African Student Association).
What term describes the variety of living organisms (plants, animals, ecosystems) found in a specific habitat or on Earth?
Biodiversity.
What major Houston highway or loop encircles the entire inner city and is known for endless traffic jams during rush hour?
Loop 610 (or I-610).
What are the two steps required at the very end of class before you can leave?
Clean up your desk area and wait for teacher dismissal (not the bell).
What is Ms. Tatmon’s official district email address and room number?
itatmon@newcaneyisd.org in Room H102.
What highly anticipated Rockstar video game is Ms. Tatmon waiting for, and what simulation game does she love to play in her free time?
GTA 6 and The Sims.
What is the word for the maximum population size of a species that an ecosystem can comfortably sustain?
Carrying Capacity.
What global sporting event is came to Houston’s NRG Stadium in 2026?
The FIFA World Cup