WELCOME PARENTS Round Rock High School Open House
2014-2015
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About Me Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science
from Hunter College (New York, NY)Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Political Science from Hunter College (New York, NY) Nearing
completion of Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling from Stetson University (Deland, FL)Nearing completion
of Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
from Stetson University (Deland, FL) 9 years teaching experience9
years teaching experience Seminole High School (Sanford,
FL)Seminole High School (Sanford, FL) Round Rock High School (Round
Rock, TX)Round Rock High School (Round Rock, TX) 7 years A.P.-level
teaching experience7 years A.P.-level teaching experience
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Our goal this year Working in conjunction with students,
parents and the community, our primary goal for the year is to both
achieve and exceed the learning goals and expectations already set
forth by the Round Rock Independent School District. Working in
conjunction with students, parents and the community, our primary
goal for the year is to both achieve and exceed the learning goals
and expectations already set forth by the Round Rock Independent
School District. Further, we continue to best prepare our students
to ultimately graduate high school and begin a career and/or be
ready to continue their education at a post secondary technical
school, community college or university. Further, we continue to
best prepare our students to ultimately graduate high school and
begin a career and/or be ready to continue their education at a
post secondary technical school, community college or university.
No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play
it. H.E. Luccock H.E. Luccock
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COURSE OVERVIEW Regular World History Explore the history of
humankind Analyze events and issues from earliest times to
present-day Use primary and secondary source materials Practice
reading and writing skills regularly Incorporate technology and
critical thinking *This course earns students one social studies
credit and begins to prepare them for next years United States
history class.
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COURSE OVERVIEW A.P. World History Pass the A.P. Exam with a
score of 3 or above & possibly earn college credit Financial
assistance available to pay for the exam in May if necessary. A.P.
Exam is May 15, 2015 Course explores the history of humankind,
including technological and environmental transformations,
organization of societies, regional and global interactions,
industrial integration and global change. Heavy analysis on events
and issues from earliest times to present-day Emphasis on critical
thinking Primary and secondary source materials used regularly
Required daily reading & homework Writing workshops on essay
formatting, grading rubrics, etc. Laptop use often *This course
earns students one social studies credit and begins to prepare them
for next years A.P. U.S. History course.
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Classroom expectations Be punctual Be prepared Be polite
Students are expected to bring the following items to class daily:
Course notebook or binder Laptop computer Pen/pencil &
highlighter
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Grading Regular World History Please monitor Home Access
weekly. Printed periodic progress reports are also available when
requested. Grading Categories/Weights Tests 30% Quizzes 30%
Class/Homework40% Late work accepted for up to 7 calendar days past
a due date for max grade of 70%. Work received later is accepted
for a max grade of 50%.
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Grading A.P. World History Please monitor Home Access weekly.
Printed periodic progress reports are also available when
requested. Grading Categories/Weights Unit Exam and Essay50% Daily
Quizzes and Tasks50% Late work accepted for up to 7 calendar days
past a due date for max grade of 70%. Work received later is
accepted for a max grade of 50%.
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Retesting policies Students can re-test and correct quizzes
when unsuccessful on initial attempt. Max grade earned on a second
attempt is 70%. Must complete within 7 days of original grade
posting. Max grade possible after 7 days is 50%. Correcting quizzes
requires the student to write out the missed question, including
with it specific evidence/reasoning for the correct answer.
Retesting consists of the student completing a secondary review
prior to sitting for an alternative test. Tutorials required
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Tutorial Information Tutorials are available for all students
who need additional help with the course. At times, a teacher might
assign a student mandatory tutorials. If a student fails to uphold
her/his obligation to attend such assigned tutorials, disciplinary
action may result. Teachers keep track of tutorial attendance
through a student sign in. TUTORIAL SCHEDULE Monday-Friday: 8:15-9
A.M. Monday Afternoons: 4:15-5
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A Typical week Day One: Introduce a topic of study through
brief reading, video clip or open-ended critical thinking question;
guided course notes and class discussion. Day One: Introduce a
topic of study through brief reading, video clip or open-ended
critical thinking question; guided course notes and class
discussion. Day Two: Review previous days lesson, examine primary
or secondary sources as a class and begin team-centered activity
surrounding current topic. Day Two: Review previous days lesson,
examine primary or secondary sources as a class and begin
team-centered activity surrounding current topic. Day Three:
Student-led team presentations or class discussions followed by
open-note multiple-choice and short answer quiz. Day Three:
Student-led team presentations or class discussions followed by
open-note multiple-choice and short answer quiz. A.P. Students
should expect extensive homework reading & daily quizzes.
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Stay up-to-date REMIND 101 Teacher out-going text messaging
serviceTeacher out-going text messaging service Periodic reminders
about the course are sent to registering students and
parentsPeriodic reminders about the course are sent to registering
students and parents REGULAR WORLD COURSES: Text the message @wh378
to 512- 623-7519 to register for this service. REGULAR WORLD
COURSES: Text the message @wh378 to 512- 623-7519 to register for
this service. A.P. WORLD COURSES: Text the message @freedragon to
512-623- 7519 to register for this service. A.P. WORLD COURSES:
Text the message @freedragon to 512-623- 7519 to register for this
service. TEACHER WEBSITE Daily summary of class activities and
current course calendar are found at: www.dragonwhap.com.Daily
summary of class activities and current course calendar are found
at: www.dragonwhap.com. Follow the link to your childs specific
course page.Follow the link to your childs specific course
page.
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Important reminders Textbooks and laptops were issued last
week. Your child will now have to go during lunch or before/after
school to check one out if not already done so.Textbooks and
laptops were issued last week. Your child will now have to go
during lunch or before/after school to check one out if not already
done so. First six week progress reports will be distributed on
September 18.First six week progress reports will be distributed on
September 18. First six weeks report cards will be distributed
October 10.First six weeks report cards will be distributed October
10. REGULAR WORLD HISTORY: First unit exam on river valley
civilizations is scheduled for this week. REGULAR WORLD HISTORY:
First unit exam on river valley civilizations is scheduled for this
week. A.P. WORLD HISTORY: Speak to your counselor now if you will
require medical accommodations on the A.P. exam in May. A.P. WORLD
HISTORY: Speak to your counselor now if you will require medical
accommodations on the A.P. exam in May.
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Help me communicate Please complete one of the handouts before
leaving todayPlease complete one of the handouts before leaving
today Tell me more about your child.Tell me more about your child.
Share your home or work email.Share your home or work email.
Provide the best contact number.Provide the best contact number.
Monitor your childs grades through Home Access.Monitor your childs
grades through Home Access. Email me with concerns or
questions.Email me with concerns or questions. Set-up conferences
through the schools guidance department.Set-up conferences through
the schools guidance department. THIS WILL BE A GREAT YEAR!
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communication Conferences are schedule through the schools
guidance department by calling 512-464-6000. For any other
questions/concerns, please email or call me at:
[email protected]