Monday – September 9, 2013 Mr. Lombardi Do Now: Write a list of what you expect to learn in Global History & Geography (H1A).
Day 1 Agenda I. Introduction II. Materials III. Classroom Rules and Guidelines IV. Student Information V. Contract
Pens and pencils (one for every day) 3 ring binder with paper and dividers or a notebook for this class only! Folders and manila envelopes to help you stay organized. DO NOT ASK FOR ANY SUPPLIES!!!! +
Respect
Respect Mr. Lombardi and your classmates by… ◦ Coming to class on time ◦ Coming to class prepared ◦ Being attentive in class ◦ Not drawing on desks or leaving a mess behind ◦ Try using the 4 minutes between classes for bathroom breaks, drinking breaks, etc. +
Respect others by ◦ Not talking while they are talking or trying to listen ◦ Not hitting, punching, throwing things at, or harassing them in any way. ◦ Helping each other ◦ Making everyone feel welcome and safe in school.
Respect yourself by… ◦ Taking advantage of the educational opportunities you have ◦ Getting assignments done on time. ◦ Coming to class prepared. ◦ Asking questions or getting extra help. ◦ Making up work missed due to illness. ◦ Being accountable for you.
How is my final grade determined for this class? (see student contract and posting on the wall)
1. Contract Sheet Filled out, signed, and returned 2. Student Info. Sheet Filled out, and returned
YOU HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY REGENTS EXAM NEXT JUNE (2015). THE EXAM COVERS ALL MATERIAL LEARNED IN THE 9 th AND 10 th GRADE! YOU CANNOT GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITHOUT PASSING THIS EXAM +
THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE REGENTS ARE: I. 50 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS II. THEMATIC ESSAY III. A) DOCUMENT QUESTIONS B) DBQ ESSAY (USING THE DOCUMENTS)
THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF A CLASS EXAM ARE: 1) MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 2) THEMATIC ESSAY* 3) DOCUMENT QUESTIONS** 4) DBQ ESSAY (USING THE DOCUMENTS)**
* A THEMATIC ESSAY WILL BE GIVEN ON A SEPARATE DAY AS THE MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM. ** DOCUMENT QUESTIONS AND A DBQ ESSAY WILL BE GIVEN ON A SEPARATE DAY AS THE MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM ONLY IF A THEMATIC ESSAY WAS NOT GIVEN. ◦ IN OTHER WORDS, THERE WILL BE EITHER A THEMATIC ESSAYOR A DBQ ESSAY. NOT BOTH!
What will YOU do to perform to your greatest potential in Global History & Geography?