Class Basics -You will be graded according to the WCPSS Grading scale. The syllabus provides you with a more specific breakdown (categories) A B 70-79C 60-69D 0-59 F How will I be graded?

Be Present and Be On Time! - Be here! Absences can catch up with you quickly! When the bell rings, you are in your seat, working on the warm up Mrs. Shaw’s Classroom Expectations

Be Prepared For and Engaged In Learning -Have your materials and homework ready when expected -Ask Questions! -Participate in activities and discussions! CLASS WILL BE AS INTERESTING AS YOU MAKE IT! Mrs. Shaw’s Classroom Expectations

Be A Person Of Character RESPECT!! -The School, Staff, Peers, Materials, YOURSELF! Mrs. Shaw’s Classroom Expectations

Comply with all FVHSand WCPSS Policies and Classroom Procedures -Be the example for your peers! Mrs. Shaw’s Classroom Expectations

Miscellaneous -No Eating or Drinking (you may have water in a clear container, but it must be kept on the floor) -Stay Awake! -No Phones. - Watch your language. Period. Mrs. Shaw’s Classroom Expectations

What can you expect if you follow expectations? Verbal Praise A stress- free environme nt Kudo s!

What can you expect if you DO NOT follow expectations? 1 st occurrence: – Warning and Documentation of Warning (except phones) 2 nd Occurrence: – Parental Contact and/or lunch detention 3 rd Occurrence: – Administrative referral If the infraction is severe enough, you may be referred following the first offence. Choose Wisely!

Pencils/Pens A full sized, 100 sheet, spiral notebook (11x9 inch) College Ruled Glue Sticks (Get at least 6) Colored Pencils Loose leaf paper Supplies Needed

1.Enter quietly, and sit in your assigned seat. 2.Get out your materials for the class period. 3.If you have an assignment due, place it in the correct location BEFORE I begin 4.Begin your warm-up. Entrance

1.Enter the room quietly -Tardy? You must have a pass from one of the tardy tables or the attendance office 2.Go immediately to your assigned seat and start working 3.Excessive tardies have consequences 1.Tardies go away at the end of the semester Tardiness

-Raise your hand when you have something to ask or say -Do not talk when others are talking -Follow directions the FIRST time they are given Instructional Time

-Work on upcoming assignments or make-up work for THIS COURSE -Quietly Read a Book -Start working on the homework for the day -Stay in your seat. Don’t disturb others who are trying to finish their work Finished Early?

If you must use the restroom, please follow this procedure: You may go to the bathroom if: It is not the first or last 10 minutes of class It has been 10 minutes since the last person went You have a pass available for use NOTE: If you are going to be sick, please just leave the room and explain later. Restroom Policy

Unless otherwise stated, papers are due at the START of the class period on the due date. -Papers should be placed in the correct bin for your class period. -Failure to do so may result in an assignment not being accepted as on time -Failure to put your name on a paper will result in an assignment not being accepted as on time Passing In Papers

-Please continue to work until the bell rings. -Do not start packing until I dismiss you (usually, if you have done what you are supposed to do, you will be packed up before the bell) -Make sure to leave your desk area clean -Please push in your chairs End of Class

It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you have missed while you were out -Check the Absence Folders for anything you may need to pick up -Check Weebly, or check with me AFTER class or during Flex if you need to make anything up Absences

About Me I was born and raised in Amherst, New York Which MEANS…

About Me I lived in Arizona for thirteen years, and graduated from Arizona State University

About Me

American History I Essential Question: What is the American Dream?

Why Do we have to study American History? Topic #1: The American Dream: Thinking big... Take 3 minutes to quietly brainstorm ideas on your sheetopic #1: The American Dream

Does everyone in America have an equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream? (Think/Pair/Share)

What does it mean to be an American, anyway? To get us thinking about the big picture, we are going to begin by watching a short video called “Mainstream, U.S.A.” As we watch the documentary that profiles the demographics of the United States, be thinking about a)things that surprise you/things that do not surprise you b)any questions that arise as we are watching c)your predictions for our future Fill in questions to the best of your ability as we go along...we will discuss! :)

Mainstream, U.S.A. This was made for the Election of but certainly works for 2016 as well! Who lives in this country? What do our demographics illustrate about the American Dream? How are our demographics connected to our nation’s past? How might they be connected to our future? The “new mainstream” is referring to the shift in demographics in the United States.

So...what do you think? For homework, find an image that you feel illustrates the answer to the question, “What is the American Dream?” The image can be taken from a magazine, newspaper, website or can be hand-drawn.homework Then, briefly explain why you feel your chosen image illustrates the American Dream. (Due tomorrow along with your syllabus slip.)