Becky Grohman AP World History Granbury High School Granbury, Texas

Who am I? My daughter, Ashley/ Wedding day Colorado Springs, CO Garden of the Gods Born in Odessa, Texas/ A true Texas Girl My husband, Gary Granddaughters, Chloe Vicenzi (R) and Isabel Vicenzi (L)

AP World China Trip 2011

My Education Bachelor of Science Athletic Coaching/P.E. Bachelor of Science Elementary Education CENTENARY COLLEGE of LOUISIANA Masters - Education Administration and Curriculum

Teaching Experiences Hendersonville High School – P.E. Hendersonville, Tennessee Hendersonville Elementary – 6 th English McCoy Elementary - 5 th & 6 th English Carrolton, Texas Cope Middle School – 7 th & 8 th English Bossier City, Louisiana School

Jasper High School 10 th English and Honors World History Plano, Texas Granbury High School 10 th World History 11 th U.S. History 11 th English AP World History Instructor/ College Board Grader Present Celebrating 33 Years of Teaching

What will I be doing this year?

What are the rules in this classroom? Cooperate with your teacher and your classmates. Respect the rights and property of others. Carry out your basic school responsibilities.

Mrs. Grohman’s Classroom Contract Guidelines Procedures

Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned DO IT NOW! when the tardy bell rings. These are timed! Follow the agenda on the board:

Bellwork: “ If I could be principal for a day...” STARR Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures. Language Objectives Students will read, write and summarize important details. Daily Agenda

Guideline #2 Bring ALL materials to class and take them with you when you leave. Must have #2 Pencils Black ONLY ink Pens Wide-Ruled Paper Binders – 6 all colored

Guideline #3 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #4 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the GISD and Granbury High School handbooks.

Special Guideline This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

Classroom Procedures Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

Entering the room Please enter quietly Put your things in the back of your row. Take your seat! Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin DO IT NOW! assignment

Where in the world is … The pencil sharpener Extra paper Pencils – sharpened Kleenex tissues Clock?

Getting your attention I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet Remember “One Pirate, One Nation!”

Paper Heading MLA Format – plus unique number Place on all homework assignments

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Student Responsibility Card Student Responsibility Card Th is is for students who do not have the assigned homework or materials for class. Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers in the black basket.

Student Responsibility Card

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next? Activities Work on unfinished AP WORLD HISTORY assignments Read your book or Document Reader Work on your DO IT NOW! Review vocabulary words Start working on tonight's homework of reading/notes

Turning in papers Place your paper on the desk in the black trays. You are responsible for putting your work in the tray for a grade.

Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a nice day ”

“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis Library/Media Center Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

Remember… I truly believe in your potential to score a 5 on your AP Exam and I want you to believe in it too! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Grohman