Welcome to U.S. History Ms. Kijewski (Ki-jew-ski)

What to expect this year in US History? Expect to work hard. Expect to improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques. Expect to engage in intense discussions and learn to write clearly and persuasively. Expect to learn test-taking strategies that will help you be successful. Expect to learn… A LOT.

Where can I find good resources to prepare for this course? John Green’s Crash Course Youtube channel The website to our class http://kijewskihistory.weebly.com/ site Facebook’s history pages

What is US History? The course looks at the history of North America from 1491 to present day. You will analyze primary sources and create your own opinions about events. We will have discussions, activities, essays, and projects in this class. Homework will be given at least twice per week.

Grading Policy Weighted Scale! Exams, Essays, Projects 60% 50 points Classwork, Homework 30% 10 points Final Exam 10% 100 points Extra Credit Opportunities: Volunteer School Spirit Find Scholarships to apply for

In conclusion… Please remember that you will be working hard this year. You will need to devote a lot of your time to studying outside of this class. Any questions?

Rules 1. Enter the room calmly and go to your assigned seat. 2. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before you speak. 3. Be prepared with all materials. 4. Be respectful to everyone, students and staff, at all times. 5. Do not leave your seat without permission.

Tardy Policy Number of Tardies Discipline 1-2 Teacher/Student conference 3 Parent phone call LUNCH DETENTION 5 2 DAYS OF LUNCH DETENTION Add to NO HALL PASS LIST 6 Referral to mentor 3 days of lunch detention 7 2 Days of after school detention 8-9 Saturday School 10 Parent conference Referred to Drop out services

Cell Phone Policy Know when to use the phone at the appropriate time. Number of times out Consequence 1st time out Warning from teacher 2nd time out Lunch detention Parent phone call 3rd time out Confiscated phone to be picked up by a parent in the office Know when to use the phone at the appropriate time.

Materials Composition Notebook Ink Pens – Blue or Black and Red 1 for presidents Ink Pens – Blue or Black and Red 1 inch 3 ring Binder 8 Tab Binder Dividers Loose Lined Paper 3x5 Index Cards (300) Highlighters Textbook: American Vision. Planner (highly recommended)

Writing Tell me: Who was the best teacher you ever had? If you can’t think of one, then make up what the best teacher would be. Who was the worst teacher you ever had? What are your expectations for me? Please write this in a paragraph format. Use complete sentences and proper spelling.