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World HistoryMr. Highsmith

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Introduction

Welcome to class!

2nd Nine Weeks

Classes added because there are a large number of Sophomores. Students will be added to this class all week.

The students in this class were randomly selected.

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Expectations

I am here to TEACH. You are here to LEARN.

Expectations:

1. I expect you to be quiet and in your seat when class begins.

2. I expect you to be prepared for class.

3. I expect you to raise your hand when you have a question.

4. I expect you to be respectful of your classmates and me.

5. I expect you to use appropriate language at all times.

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Consequences

Some of you will make the wrong choice in this class.

Get this straight: I do not tolerate disrespect.

I do not tolerate excuses or blaming others when you do not do the

right thing.

I expect you all to act like civilized human beings. IF you fail to live

up to this standard then I will not hesitate to set you straight.

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Consequences (Cont.)

We will use the Step Approach to address

classroom infractions.

Steps:

1. Conference with the teacher after class.

2. Phone call to a parent/guardian.

3. After-school detention with the teacher.4. Referral to the appropriate principal.

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Class Website

mrhighsmith.tumblr.com

You will find bellwork, vocabulary lists, and powerpoints

(notes).

The website will be updated weekly.

This is your tool to help you if you are absent.

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What to do when class ends

Make sure:

All trash is picked up

All desks are straight

Everyone is quiet

Wait for my permission to be dismissed.

YOU mayNOT leave until I say so.

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When You Are Tardy

Hand Mr. Highsmith your Tardy Pass.

Sign the Tardy Notebook.

3 Tardys = Principal Referral

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When You Are Absent

Get the assignment or worksheet from Mr.

Highsmith. Do the work at home.

If you miss a test because of an excused

absence, inform Mr. Highsmith and arrange a

make up time after school.

If you have an unexcusedabsence, you will

NOT be able to make up the work.

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Class Assessment (Grades)

There will be five areas of assessment in thisclass.

These areas are independent to each other. They are each important to your success.

I expect you to do good workin this class. We all have different abilities and skill levels.

Your personal best could be an A, B, or C.

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Tests and Quizzes

1. Tests and Quizzes (35%)

Your tests will cover the material we discuss in

class.

There will be a test at the end of each chapter.

Quizzes will be assigned periodically.

You will be allowed to use your class notes.

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Participation

2. Participation (20%)

Each day you will be graded on your participation.

IF you dont like to talk, DONT worry!

This system is in place to reward participation and

GOOD behavior.

Lesson:

If you are going to be RUDE, LOUD, DISRUPTIVE, orDISRESPECTFUL, you will NOT get your points for

participating and your grade will suffer.

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Vocabulary

3. Vocabulary (15%) Every week on Monday you will be given vocabulary

work.

There will be 10-15 words per week. The words will be due on Friday.

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Notes

4. Notes (10%)

You will be expected to take notes in class.

We will take notes off of PowerPoints.

You will be expected to write down the underlined

words.

On test days, I will ask you to turn in your notes

for a grade.

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Bellwork and Miscellaneous

Assignments

Bellwork and Misc. Assignments (20%)

Bellwork will be the first thing you do every class.

It will be posted on the projector/board as soon as

you come in. It is due every Friday.

Misc. Assignments:

These will occur throughout the semester.

They will range from group activities to writingassignments.

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Assignment: Your ticket out

On your note card, please answer these

questions:

1. Write your name.

2. Do you like history?

If not, Why? If so, Why?

3. What grade would you like to make?

What do you think you need to do to achieve this?

Pick Up a Vocab Sheet as you leave