Mrs. Schawann McGee World History U.S. History

Notecard Instructions  Full Name, preferred name underlined  Class Hour (Upper right of card)  One word that describes You  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) names/occupation  Parental Contact Number  Student signature  Full Name, preferred name underlined  Class Hour (Upper right of card)  One word that describes You  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) names/occupation  Parental Contact Number  Student signature

Behavioral Expectations 1.Be Punctual 2.Be Respectful 3.Be Prepared 4.Be Rule Conscience 5.Be Your Best Self 1.Be Punctual 2.Be Respectful 3.Be Prepared 4.Be Rule Conscience 5.Be Your Best Self = Self-Regulation

Discipline Procedures - 1st violation - verbal warning X3 - 2nd violation – parental involvement - 3rd violation - referral to AP - Major violation/disruption - direct referral to appropriate AP (You are not an exception to these procedures) - 1st violation - verbal warning X3 - 2nd violation – parental involvement - 3rd violation - referral to AP - Major violation/disruption - direct referral to appropriate AP (You are not an exception to these procedures)

Safety Procedures Fire Drill: 1. Exit calmly and proceed to parking lot. 2. Stand in a line near teacher for roll. 3. Promptly return to class. Lock Down Drill: 1. Remain calm and continue working, no talking!!! 2. Lockdown Plus + = lights off, work stops, no talking, and everyone on floor away from doors. Fire Drill: 1. Exit calmly and proceed to parking lot. 2. Stand in a line near teacher for roll. 3. Promptly return to class. Lock Down Drill: 1. Remain calm and continue working, no talking!!! 2. Lockdown Plus + = lights off, work stops, no talking, and everyone on floor away from doors.

Class Procedures 1. Start bell ringer as soon as you get to class! 2. Teacher begins and ends class, not the bell. 3. Bathroom breaks allowed only with agenda, not allowed first and last 10 minutes of class. 4. No food in class except water!!! 5. Label all assignments properly. * Follow all procedures, policies, and expectations as outlined in the SouthMoore High School student handbook. (Read Handbook/Use Agenda/Calendar) 1. Start bell ringer as soon as you get to class! 2. Teacher begins and ends class, not the bell. 3. Bathroom breaks allowed only with agenda, not allowed first and last 10 minutes of class. 4. No food in class except water!!! 5. Label all assignments properly. * Follow all procedures, policies, and expectations as outlined in the SouthMoore High School student handbook. (Read Handbook/Use Agenda/Calendar)

Non-verbal Cue Teacher will raise hand to gain attention Students will follow Toss and Talk Teacher will raise hand to gain attention Students will follow Toss and Talk

Supply List 1. Labeled Tab in 3-ring binder 2. Notebook Paper 3. Writing Utensil/Highlighter 4. Textbook 5. Mind (The mind is the term most commonly used to describe the higher functions of the human brain, particularly those of which humans are subjectively conscious, such as personality, thought, reason, memory, intelligence and emotion.) – (Websters Dictionary, 2009)human brainpersonalitythoughtreason memoryintelligenceemotion 1. Labeled Tab in 3-ring binder 2. Notebook Paper 3. Writing Utensil/Highlighter 4. Textbook 5. Mind (The mind is the term most commonly used to describe the higher functions of the human brain, particularly those of which humans are subjectively conscious, such as personality, thought, reason, memory, intelligence and emotion.) – (Websters Dictionary, 2009)human brainpersonalitythoughtreason memoryintelligenceemotion

Grading Policy Grading Percentages:  Homework/Daily work = 40%  Quizzes = 40%  9 Weeks/Other Test = 5%  Semester Exam/Projects = 15% Grading Percentages:  Homework/Daily work = 40%  Quizzes = 40%  9 Weeks/Other Test = 5%  Semester Exam/Projects = 15% Grading Values: A 80-89B 70-79C D Below 59.5F

Academic Procedures - Work is late when not submitted on its due date. - Major projects will have a specific due date. - All work/projects will be accepted up to 4(four) days late (20% deduction per day after due date) - Retest only will happen if tutoring is attended, dates and times individually established - Work is late when not submitted on its due date. - Major projects will have a specific due date. - All work/projects will be accepted up to 4(four) days late (20% deduction per day after due date) - Retest only will happen if tutoring is attended, dates and times individually established

Class Environment - Stress-free learning atmosphere - Respect, courtesy, dignity - Homework - personal responsibility - Purpose – World knowledge - Rewards – have fun learning & become an informed citizen - Stress-free learning atmosphere - Respect, courtesy, dignity - Homework - personal responsibility - Purpose – World knowledge - Rewards – have fun learning & become an informed citizen

If you understand all of the previous information Signature on Notecard

Four Corners Activity How many states have you visited? Step 1: Pick a corner of the room that is your answer. Step 2: Discuss in your groups the states you have visited. Share stories. Step 3: Pick one person from your group to share aloud a personal travel story.

Reflective Writing Assignment  Write a half-page journal entry about a travel experience or trip you have had in your life. (Personal Narrative) -Journal entry needs to be in pencil -Journal entry should be the length of half a piece of regular note book paper -Turn in your story to Mrs. McGee when dismissed from class.