Welcome to U.S History Mrs. Green’s Class. Bell Ringer 1.You may sit at any desk you’d like. There are no assigned seats today. 2.Please take out a piece

Welcome to U.S History

Mrs. Green’s Class

Bell Ringer

1. You may sit at any desk you’d like. There are no assigned seats today.

2. Please take out a piece of paper. Place your name in the upper right hand corner.

3. Write down 3 things about yourself that no one knows ( 2 things being the truth and 1 thing being a lie)

4. Fold the paper like a hamburger style5. Once you have folded your paper exchange it with the

person next to you. ( Do not open the paper until I tell you to.

Lets find out about your classmates

• Read your classmates paper and circle which of the three you think is a lie.

• ( Don’t say anything pass their paper back to them)

• Okay look at your paper to determine if their choice was correct.

• Okay using one word tell your classmate if they were wrong.

My turn

• I will write down 3 things about myself and you guys tell me which one is a lie

• Lets get started!!!

Welcome to American History!Why do we study history?

History provides identity. Studying history improves our decision making and judgment. History shows us models of good and responsible citizenship. History also teaches us how to learn from the mistakes of others. History helps us understand change and societal development. History provides us a context from which to understand ourselves and others.

Standard Operating Procedures

• You will often here me say S.O.P• In this class we have two main Standard

Operating procedures. • They are for entering the classroom, and

bathroom.• The other S.O.P I will tell you about a little

later on as class progresses.

EssentialQuote

• Start as soon as you get to class

• Independent work• No talking• You should be

finished within six minutes of the bell.

Types of Class Work

• Solo, pair, group, and class assignments.

• Talking is not needed.

Group Work

• Your group assignment is not negotiable.

• Every member of the group is graded on what she or he contributes.

• Remain silent and seated until given permission to do otherwise.

• Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.

Types of Class Work



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• Assignments and due dates will be on the board.

• Home work needs to be turned into the bin before we start discussing the bell ringer.

Group Work


• Every member of the group is graded on what they contribute.



Home Work

Types of Class Work



• C3B4UCme

• Assignments and due dates will be on the board.

• Homework needs to be turned into the bin before we start discussing the bell ringer.

Group Work


• Every member of the group is graded on what they contribute.



• You are in charge of all make up work. If you are absent, see me before class and before the bell.

Home Prep

Make Up Work

Ticket Out

• All Ticket out work will need to be turned in prior to class ending

• Remember the bell does not dismiss you from my class….

Grading Policy

• 40% Tests and DBQ• 10% Homework• 20% Quizzes• 20% Projects• 10% Notebook Checks

Fire Drill Procedures

When you hear the alarm: Freeze and be silent. When I call for you walk silently in a single file line. Do not lose your class. When we line up at our destination you will be silent still. NO TALKING. I will call roll. When I call your name please say here and raise your hand. It is important that you do both things. When we are allowed to exit we still walk in a single file line. You may whisper now, but do not yell. Return to class promptly and with the rest of your class.If you do not show up for roll call during the fire drill you will receive a referral.This is a serious matter!

Classroom Expectations• Classroom Procedures:• When you see me raise my hand that is your cue to STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN.• Raise your hand and wait to be called on to talk or leave your seat.• As soon as you are seated, get out needed materials and begin immediately on the day’s

essential quote writing activity.• I dismiss this class, not the bell.• To use the restroom you must follow S.O.P (standard operating procedure), obtain

permission, sign out, and take the complete hall pass. Restroom breaks will only be permitted at appropriate times unless it’s an emergency. (No rest room 10 before/after bell rings.) Only one person out of the room at a time, those students who abuse the restroom privilege will lose it.

• No cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in this classroom unless given permission by me. (If I see it I will take it!)

• Please spit your gum out before coming into the classroom.• Turn in all completed assignments to the (IN) basket for your period. • No food or drinks will be allowed in the classroom unless medically necessary. (Please show

appropriate documentation to me/office.)

Absence Policy

• check the board for the previous day’s activities• Talk with me BEFORE or AFTER class/school.• You are responsible for getting missed

assignments and finding out what you missed. • You have three days from your excused absence

to make up any work. If your absence is unexcused I will give you 1 day to make up work.

Missing/Late Work

• Late Work will be accepted up to 3 days after the due date.

• 1st Day Late = Highest Score 90• 2nd Days Late = Highest Score 80• 3rd Days Late = Highest Score 70• I will not except any work later than 3 days • (Points will not be deducted only when student has

an excused absence from that previous day and the student was not aware of the assignment prior to the absence.)

Group Work Expectations

• Keep Voices at a Moderate Level (Library Voices)

• Raise Your Hand for Help• Stay on Task and Follow Instructions• Be Open to the Ideas of Others• Do Your Part• Be Respectful and Attentive When Other

Groups are Presenting

S.O.P

• Standard Operating Procedure• You will often here me say follow the S.O.P• Here is what I am talking about pay close

attention you will be tested on this information frequently.

Hand Signals

I need a pencil

I need a tissue

I need to go to the bathroom

Steps for Coming into Class• 1st- Enter Class quickly and quietly• 2nd Take your seat• 3rd Take out your notebook• 4th Get your pencil ready to write (Sharpen it now)• 5th Open up your book to the Essential Learning section• 6th Begin reading the Essential quote for the day Make sure you

understand what the author is say. Think about what it means to you and how you can apply it in your life.

• 7th Begin writing the quote and your response to the quote (you have six minutes)

• 8th Place pencil down and look forward. (wait for further instruction in silence this is not a talking time respect your classmates who are still writing)

Are you about to vomit or have explosive diarrhea?No

Is it 10 minutes before or after the bell rings?

Yes

Run! Mrs. Green will send help.

yes

Wait 10 Minutes

NO

Is Mrs. Green talking?

NO

No

Raise your hand make a three sign. Wait to be acknowledge. Once you

get approval sign out take bathroom pass and go you have 6

minutes.

YES

Wait until I am done speaking. Raise your hand and make the correct hand signal. Wait to be

acknowledge. Once you get approval sign out and take bathroom pass and go to the restroom you have

6 minutes.

Call to Attention

• When you hear me say “Mike Check”• You say back “1 ,2” (Stop)• When you hear me say “Mike Check”• You say back “1,2” (Look)• When you here me say “Mike Check”• You say “1,2, 3” ( This lets me know I have

your full attention and you are listening to me)

What will we learn?This is a preview of everything you can

expect this year.

Exploration of North America

Different Explorers

Native Americans

Revolutionary War

Formation of a New Governement

The United States Constitutionand Bill of Rights

The Road to Civil War

Civil War

Reconstruction

The Holocaust

Career Planning

Learning Styles Activity

• See exercise

Documents

Welcome to U.S History Mrs. Green’s Class. Bell Ringer 1.You may sit at any desk you’d like. There are no assigned seats today. 2.Please take out a piece