Welcome Brookeland Wildcats! My name is Mrs. Camie Hilderbrand and I am in my 8th year here at Brookeland ISD. I currently teach US History 1877-present, World Geography, World History, Government and Economics. Additionally, I am an Angelina College professor of History, teaching dual credit here in Brookeland.
This year we are blessed to 1:1 technology in the district, allowing all classes will be conducted in a blended manner Google Classroom platform. I look forward to implementing this technology in the 2023-2024 school year to make our students global learners.
Parents can access the daily agendas in the tabs on the left side of the screen. Each date has an assignment agenda with a to-do list for each class period. Students should not work ahead unless they have prior approval with an anticipated absence or UIL sanction events. If you need additional contact, I am always available via email at childerbrand@brookelandisd.net. Emails sent after 6 PM will not be answered until the next day during the assigned conference period.
ABOUT ME: I am in my 11th year of teaching currently, 8th in the district. I am from Fort Worth, Texas originally but now reside in Jasper, Texas with my husband of 15 years, Nick. Together we have three boys, Hayden (13), Jake (10) and Clayton (6). I hold my BA in History with secondary education specialization, a MA in History from Wayland Baptist University, and MA in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin University. In my spare time I read, play with my kids, am active in our church, and also love sports. I love history and it is my passion to make it fun for others as well. I strive to create global learners and thinkers capable of multiple perspectives in order to think critically concerning history and the world around them.
2023-2024 School Supplies:
Box of Tissue (optional and appreciated)
Charged Chromebook
Writing utensil
Map pencils or markers (class sets available)
Headphones (to be in class daily)
All other classroom supplies are available to every student daily, including collective map pencils, additional writing utensils, scissors, rulers, and sharpeners. Any materials borrowed from the classroom supply are exchanged with a sanitized group until the prior classroom set is sanitized.
Mrs. Hilderbrand's Grading and Late-Work Policies
Grading Policy
Per district policy tests will make up 60% of the student's grades while daily work makes up 40%.
Make-Up Work Procedures:
According to district policy, students have 3 days to turn in make-up work from the last date of absence. This includes school-sponsored activities as well. Students may be assigned after-school detention to receive make-up work. If students are assigned detention, due to continual late work, they may still complete the work after the make-up due dates but will receive a "0" due to being out of district policy timelines.
Retake Policy
If a student receives a failing grade on a daily assignment or test, they will be given 3 days to retake or correct from the date of return according to handbook guidelines. Furthermore, that assignment cannot exceed a maximum grade of 70 according to the handbook. It is also at the discretion of the teacher to assign detention due to missing work and assignments.