1. Welcome to History
Mr. Harris

2. Schedules Congratulations! One day down…
Questions about your schedule?

3. Syllabus Course Description:
LOTS of history to cover- more than you covered in your 7th AND 8th grade years combined!
Simulations, Debates, Discussions, Analysis

4. Analyze primary and secondary sources Historical thinking skills
Syllabus, cont.
Course Objectives:
Analyze primary and secondary sources
Historical thinking skills
Connect the past to today

5. Classroom Environment
Be in class, prepared and ready to work when the bell rings.
Give every task your best effort.
Be respectful and considerate of other people’s feelings, rights, and possessions.
Give each speaker your full attention.
Use appropriate language.
All O’Connor High School rules will be enforced.

6. Daily Materials

7. Grades for Communication
56% - Assessments- Tests, quizzes, projects 24%- Classwork , Notebook, Participation, Homework, Essays 20%- Semester Final Exam

8. Assignments and Assessments
Standards Based
Timely
Re-do’s and make-ups
Test correction project

9. Sweep DON’T BE LATE!!!!!!! Do still turn in your assignment.
Check the website if unsure.

10. Second Assignment
This is Mandatory!!
Due Friday.

11. Expectations
Treat the classroom as an amazingly cool learning environment
Respect whoever has the floor
Be positive- towards the teacher, your classmates, and yourself
Be responsible- with your class, everyone’s possessions, learning

12. Questions?