WELCOME TO ROOM 129 A LGONAC H IGH S CHOOL A N IB W ORLD S CHOOL MRS. BARRACO  U.S. History  Contemporary World Issues

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME … I have a wonderful husband, Joe, who I have been married to for 20 years. We have two beautiful daughters ages 13 & 10. I love to read, golf, bowl and spend time outdoors with my family. I have a Bachelors of Science from University of Detroit. A Teaching Certificate from Saginaw Valley State University with a RX in Social Studies and a BA in English. I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Reading from SVSU. This is my second year at the Algonac H.S.. I previously taught at AMS – please be patient with me as I learn the ropes!

U.S H ISTORY C URRICULUM o Civil War Era Reconstruction The Western Frontier The Industrial Age Immigration & Urbanization Turn of the Century Progressive Era World War I The Great Depression World War II Cold War Civil Rights The Vietnam War Social Change

W ORLD I SSUES C URRICULUM War Racism Environmental Issues World Poverty Political Issues Health Issues Human Rights Issues Ethical Issues Religious Issues

M OODLE : O NLINE L EARNING Versatile tool that allows students and teachers to work collaboratively online Supplements classroom work Students work at their own pace Allows for blended learning

G RADING S CALE The grading scale will be as follows: 100% and above - A+79% - 77% - C+ 99% - 94% - A76% - 74% - C 93% - 90% - A-73% - 70% - C- 89% - 87% - B+69% - 67% - D+ 86% - 84% - B66% - 64% - D 83% - 80% - B-63% - 60% - D- 59% - 0% Failing You will receive three grades from me that will count toward your final grade for this class. These grades are: First Quarter Grade + Second Quarter Grade + Exam Grade = Final Grade 40%40% 20% = 100%

SUPPLIES YOU NEED You will need the following supplies for class: One 3 ring binder (I recommend that it is at least an 1 1/2 or 2 inch ring size) Pencil or Pen (No red pen will be accepted) (No pink or teal pen please) Lined paper (College rule paper will help save the trees!) Dividers for your 3 ring binder (1 set of five is o.k. for the first 2-3 months, but you will need another set of five as the class progresses) All of these supplies must be brought to class EVERY DAY ! Come to class prepared!

IB PROGRAM IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.