Welcome to U.S History Mrs. Green’s Class

Bell Ringer 1.You may sit at any desk you’d like. There are no assigned seats today. 2.Please take out a piece of paper. Place your name in the upper right hand corner. 3.Write down 3 things about yourself that no one knows ( 2 things being the truth and 1 thing being a lie) 4.Fold the paper like a hamburger style 5.Once you have folded your paper exchange it with the person next to you. ( Do not open the paper until I tell you to.

Lets find out about your classmates Read your classmates paper and circle which of the three you think is a lie. ( Don’t say anything pass their paper back to them) Okay look at your paper to determine if their choice was correct. Okay using one word tell your classmate if they were wrong.

My turn I will write down 3 things about myself and you guys tell me which one is a lie Lets get started!!!

Welcome to American History! Why do we study history? History provides identity. Studying history improves our decision making and judgment. History shows us models of good and responsible citizenship. History also teaches us how to learn from the mistakes of others. History helps us understand change and societal development. History provides us a context from which to understand ourselves and others.

Standard Operating Procedures You will often here me say S.O.P In this class we have two main Standard Operating procedures. They are for entering the classroom, and bathroom. The other S.O.P I will tell you about a little later on as class progresses.

EssentialQuote Start as soon as you get to class Independent work No talking You should be finished within six minutes of the bell.

Types of Class Work Solo, pair, group, and class assignments. Talking is not needed. Group Work Your group assignment is not negotiable. Every member of the group is graded on what she or he contributes. Remain silent and seated until given permission to do otherwise. Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.

Types of Class Work Solo, pair, group, and class assignments. Talking is not needed. C3B4UCme Assignments and due dates will be on the board. Home work needs to be turned into the bin before we start discussing the bell ringer. Group Work Your group assignment is not negotiable. Every member of the group is graded on what they contribute. Remain silent and seated until given permission to do otherwise. Adjust your voice level to suit the activity. Home Work

Types of Class Work Solo, pair, group, and class assignments. Talking is not needed. C3B4UCme Assignments and due dates will be on the board. Homework needs to be turned into the bin before we start discussing the bell ringer. Group Work Your group assignment is not negotiable. Every member of the group is graded on what they contribute. Remain silent and seated until given permission to do otherwise. Adjust your voice level to suit the activity. You are in charge of all make up work. If you are absent, see me before class and before the bell. Home Prep Make Up Work

Ticket Out All Ticket out work will need to be turned in prior to class ending Remember the bell does not dismiss you from my class….

Grading Policy 40% Tests and DBQ 10% Homework 20% Quizzes 20% Projects 10% Notebook Checks

Fire Drill Procedures When you hear the alarm: Freeze and be silent. When I call for you walk silently in a single file line. Do not lose your class. When we line up at our destination you will be silent still. NO TALKING. I will call roll. When I call your name please say here and raise your hand. It is important that you do both things. When we are allowed to exit we still walk in a single file line. You may whisper now, but do not yell. Return to class promptly and with the rest of your class. If you do not show up for roll call during the fire drill you will receive a referral. This is a serious matter!

Classroom Expectations Classroom Procedures: When you see me raise my hand that is your cue to STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN. Raise your hand and wait to be called on to talk or leave your seat. As soon as you are seated, get out needed materials and begin immediately on the day’s essential quote writing activity. I dismiss this class, not the bell. To use the restroom you must follow S.O.P (standard operating procedure), obtain permission, sign out, and take the complete hall pass. Restroom breaks will only be permitted at appropriate times unless it’s an emergency. (No rest room 10 before/after bell rings.) Only one person out of the room at a time, those students who abuse the restroom privilege will lose it. No cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in this classroom unless given permission by me. (If I see it I will take it!) Please spit your gum out before coming into the classroom. Turn in all completed assignments to the (IN) basket for your period. No food or drinks will be allowed in the classroom unless medically necessary. (Please show appropriate documentation to me/office.)

Absence Policy check the board for the previous day’s activities Talk with me BEFORE or AFTER class/school. You are responsible for getting missed assignments and finding out what you missed. You have three days from your excused absence to make up any work. If your absence is unexcused I will give you 1 day to make up work.

Missing/Late Work Late Work will be accepted up to 3 days after the due date. 1 st Day Late = Highest Score 90 2 nd Days Late = Highest Score 80 3 rd Days Late = Highest Score 70 I will not except any work later than 3 days (Points will not be deducted only when student has an excused absence from that previous day and the student was not aware of the assignment prior to the absence.)

Group Work Expectations Keep Voices at a Moderate Level (Library Voices) Raise Your Hand for Help Stay on Task and Follow Instructions Be Open to the Ideas of Others Do Your Part Be Respectful and Attentive When Other Groups are Presenting

S.O.P Standard Operating Procedure You will often here me say follow the S.O.P Here is what I am talking about pay close attention you will be tested on this information frequently.

Hand Signals I need a pencil I need a tissue I need to go to the bathroom

Steps for Coming into Class 1 st - Enter Class quickly and quietly 2 nd Take your seat 3 rd Take out your notebook 4 th Get your pencil ready to write (Sharpen it now) 5 th Open up your book to the Essential Learning section 6 th Begin reading the Essential quote for the day Make sure you understand what the author is say. Think about what it means to you and how you can apply it in your life. 7 th Begin writing the quote and your response to the quote (you have six minutes) 8 th Place pencil down and look forward. (wait for further instruction in silence this is not a talking time respect your classmates who are still writing)

Are you about to vomit or have explosive diarrhea? No Is it 10 minutes before or after the bell rings? Yes Run! Mrs. Green will send help. yesyes Wait 10 Minutes NO Is Mrs. Green talking? NO No Raise your hand make a three sign. Wait to be acknowledge. Once you get approval sign out take bathroom pass and go you have 6 minutes. YESYES Wait until I am done speaking. Raise your hand and make the correct hand signal. Wait to be acknowledge. Once you get approval sign out and take bathroom pass and go to the restroom you have 6 minutes.

Call to Attention When you hear me say “Mike Check” You say back “1,2” (Stop) When you hear me say “Mike Check” You say back “1,2” (Look) When you here me say “Mike Check” You say “1,2, 3” ( This lets me know I have your full attention and you are listening to me)

What will we learn? This is a preview of everything you can expect this year.

Exploration of North America

Different Explorers

Native Americans

Revolutionary War

Formation of a New Governement

The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights

The Road to Civil War

Civil War

Reconstruction

The Holocaust

Career Planning

Learning Styles Activity See exercise