Cynthia Hesseltine
Teacher Name: Cynthia Hesseltine
Grade/Subject: 3rd & 5th Grade Science
Email: cynthia.hesseltine@pettusisd.com
Phone (School): 361-375-2296, x208
Welcome Message
Hello! My name is Mrs. Hesseltine, and I’m excited to welcome you to 3rd & 5th Grade Science this year. I am excited to announce this is my 11th year teaching at Pettus Elementary! For me, the best part of teaching science is creating engaging and relal world hands-on investigations and everyday connections.
About Me
I have been in education for 28 years. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, and being with my pets – they’re the best! Between school, my family, and pets, I stay pretty busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Schedule
Mrs. Hesseltine’s 2026 – 2027 Schedule
| 8:00-9:35 | 5th Grade Science (5-2) |
| 9:35-11:00 | 5th Grade Science (5-1) |
| 11:00-11:30 | Lunch |
| 11:30-12:15 | 3rd Grade Science (3-1) |
| 12:;15-1:00 | P.E./Conference |
| 1:00-2:00 | 3rd Grade Science (3-1) |
| 2:00-3:30 | 3rd Grade Science (3-2) |
Classroom Information
Grading Guidelines:
Grades will be in two categories:
Major Tests and Major Assignments: 60% of grade
- Minimum of three major grades per each 9 weeks grading period (one every three weeks)
- If a student fails a major assignment, the student will be allowed one attempt to redo the assignment, with the highest grade possible being a 70.
Daily Work and Weekly Tests: 40% of grade
- Minimum of fifteen daily assignments per each 9 weeks grading period
- 2 grades per week, per subject, per number of weeks in each grading period
- Daily grades are not eligible for resubmission or a grade change.
- Grades will be put into Ascender by noon on the following Monday.
Missing Assignments and Tests:
- Missing assignments and missing tests will be marked with an “M” in Ascender, which means a zero will be assigned.
- After five days, if the assignment or test is still missing, the grade becomes a permanent zero, and is not eligible for make-up.
Resources
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Google Classroom
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District Curriculum Resources
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Parent Portal
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Curriculum for the Year
Contact Me
The best way to contact me is through Parent Square. I will respond within 24 hours during the school week.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out..
Kindest Regards,
Mrs. Hesseltine