1. Welcome Back to School! Calhoun Middle School An International Baccalaureate School 2015-2016

2. Welcome to (Your name and class)

3. Presentation Contents About me IB Learner Profile: Inquirers & Knowledgable What we curriculum we cover this year Supplies needed this year Policies Contact Info

4. About Me… This is my 18 th year teaching and 15 th year coaching. Originally from Alabama but moved to Texas in 2002. I have 5 sisters and 1 brother. My wife –Tomekia –Met in college in 1997 –Married in 2002 My children –Alexis 14 9 th Grader –Alex 10 5 th Grader

5. About me… BS in Secondary Education- Political Science and History (1998) M.Ed in Social Science Education (2002)

6. Coach Chaney’s Golden Rules Strive for Excellence Do What’s Right Respect for Others Class Before Self Get Ready, Be Ready, Stay Ready Take Care of Your Business Make A Difference

7. What is International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) ? The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB schools encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

10. What we cover in this class The formation of the United States to Reconstruction The major eras will cover the years from 1607-1877: Unit 1: Geography Unit 2: Colonization Unit 3: Revolutionary Era Unit 4: Confederation to Constitution Unit 5: Early Republic Unit 6: Industrial Revolution and Reform Unit 7: Manifest Destiny Unit 8: Civil War Era Unit 9: Reconstruction Era Unit 10: Research *IB Projects will encompass most units

11. Classroom Supplies Needed This Year: Binder and Notebook paper (ongoing) Pencils, Pencils, Pencils Please NO Pens Colored Pencils A ream of paper Kleenex Construction paper for personal use Glue Sticks Personal Pencil Sharpener Ruler Highlighters Flash drive

12. My Grading Policy Is based on Denton ISD grading policy for Pre AP History (70/30) as well as Regular History (60/40) If any one is in danger of failing, please see me immediately. Students grades will be posted by their id numbers Grades will be updated by 8am on Monday Also those who want to retest or turn in assignments after the suggested date, MUST adhere to the Reassessment Request form.

13. How to Contact Me… echaney@dentonisd.org My conference period is 3 rd Period My phone number is 940-369-2447