1. DO-NOW: Write down 3 goals you have for the upcoming school year.

2. 1. Excellence: the state or quality of being exceptionally good 2. Success: the favorable end of attempts 3. Participation: the fact of taking part 4. Respect: esteem for the value or worth of a person 5. Responsibility: reliability, especially in meeting a debt

3. Geography Absolutism Political Revolutions Nationalism Industrialization Age of Imperialism World War I Russian Revolution

4. Class Participation:40% Tests and Quizzes:35% Independent Assignments:15% Progress Towards Goals:10% ________________________________________________ Total:100% Why do you think class participation is such an important part of your grade?

5. How can we get a good class participation grade? Complete your work in class Become involved in class discussions Follow the rules of the classroom Be in class every day Every day, you will receive a grade of 5, 3, or 0 for class participation. 5: being on time, being prepared, completing work, behaving 3: Not doing one of the above things 0: Not doing more than one of the above things. 5 – 3 – 0 System

6. Be in class every day Come to class on time Be prepared No talking when others are talking Completing all of your assigned work Raising your hand if you wish to speak Cleaning up after yourself Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy These devices are strictly prohibited, so do not bring them. How should students behave in a classroom?

7. You can contact me through the John Bowne High School switchboard: 718-263-1919 You can also contact me by e-mail: wmccarthy2@schools.nyc.gov Every day lesson plans/materials will be uploaded to johnbowne.org Why is it important to have contact information for your teachers?

8. On the index card you have been handed, please write the following information: Name Address Home phone number Parent/guardian’s name Parent’s cell phone number Parent’s e-mail address

9. 1 Notebook Paper in a binder is NOT a notebook!! This notebook is for Global Studies ONLY!! 1 Folder Loose-leaf Paper Pen and Pencil Portfolios…COMING SOON… Your graded work will be put into your portfolio. More information will be available later…

10. How can we succeed in Global Studies?