1. Back to School Night Mrs. Jenny Oehler September 14, 2010

2. Welcome Parents Partners in educating your student (survey) Apples on door: donations for needed supplies

3. Purpose of Course (p. 2) Encourage collectiveness/responsibility “All of us had to learn how to work together, divide jobs, and prioritize activities. [There] is always more than one way to approach a problem.” Sandris Eglitis Promote strong work ethic “It has shown me that it isn’t all about grades; that it is more about the learning experience.” Dustin Sleet Prepared for high school and college “I think this class expanded horizons and made us realize that we weren’t too young or inexperienced to go out and make a change, even if it is just a small change in our community.” Natalie Kadonaga

4. Purpose of Course (p.2) Learner will be “uncomfortable” This environment will foster a willingness to take risks… be “active seekers” of knowledge be able to endure “discomfort” to learn a new skill be able to focus on process - not just the outcome Important growth requires change Provide support in the classroom and at home “Students get to learn in a different way and get to use their creativity…more interesting than just plain old textbook learning.” Alia Newman-Boulle

5. Purpose of Course (p. 2) Cultural awareness and appreciation “The whole idea of HUM is to learn about what is going on around us and do something about it.” Max Levin, HUM student “The journey is the destination.”

6. Course Information See website for… Daily agenda, homework, handouts Check agenda and review homework http://teachers.sduhsd.net/joehler/ Progress Reports Aeries online grade program Letter was sent home last Friday Every 4 weeks, sign and return (low grades) Positive Rewards DOGs, Monkey Money, Super Star

7. Course Curriculum (p.4) Aligned to State Standards Content will be connected to history & English Most novels/short stories will be historical Projects may be connected to both classes Most formal writing will happen 1 st semester: State writing test beginning of March Honors class High quality, thoughtful, collaborative work Not more work but more depth (cooking a meal) Course Outline (take blue handout)

8. Student Raffle for Monkey Money Would you like to earn your student a reward? Please fill out a card with student’s name, your name, and class period 1 st period—yellow card 2 nd period—pink card 3 rd period—green card 4 th period—blue card 6 th period—purple card