Medieval World History

“I know that greatness lies in you. But remember from here on in, history has its eyes on you.” -Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton: An American Musical”

Classroom Expectations

Ms. Douglass Neshaminy Mission Statement “The Neshaminy Community builds futures by empowering each child to become a productive citizen and a lifelong learner.”

Our Course of Study Students will continue their examination of civilizations by studying the medieval world. Units of study include World Religions, the Fall of the Roman Empire, Medieval Europe, the Spread of Islam, West Africa, Imperial China, and Mesoamerica. In an effort to meet Neshaminy’s mission of creating productive citizens and lifelong learners, we will be focusing on skills in this course, including collaboration, technology, research, reading, writing, and time management.

Late & Makeup Work Ø I put ALL materials on Canvas. Check the Canvas calendar for the

day’s agenda, activities and HW (if applicable). Ø If you are absent on the day of a quiz or a test, you are expected

to take it on the day you return. Ø You have 10 days to turn in a late assignment. After that, the

assignment will receive a 0 in the grade book.

Get In Touch Website: Canvas Email: rdouglass@neshaminy.org Phone: 215-809-7117 Sandburg Extra Help: Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 7:25-7:55. Poquessing Extra Help: During W.I.N. or after school by appointment.

Required Materials (Bring Them Every Day!)

TCI – History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond Wewilluseanonlineversionof

thetextbook.Username:Student#

rdouglass@neshaminy.orgPassword:douglass2018

A ½-inch or 1-inch binder. This will be used to house

study materials for tests, the midterm, and the final. All other notes will be online.

Your iPad. We will use this every day for Bell Ringers,

activities and notes!

Extensions & Websites

A Pencil!

Be Respectful-Use appropriate language, be kind to others, do not talk out of turn, and clean up your work area before leaving.Be Responsible-Bring all necessary items to class, use your time wisely, and pay attention to deadlines.Be Present-Come to class ready to contribute and learn!

Second Chance Learning You may re-do any essay,

project, quiz or test (minus the final exam) for up to full credit! Schedule a meeting with me within one week of getting

your original grade and we will create an action plan.

Midterm: Your midterm in January is 50 questions covering the fall of Rome, Medieval Europe, and the Spread of Islam. Final: Your final in June is 65 questions covering West Africa, Imperial China, and Mesoamerica.

10% Classwork 10% Homework

80% Essays, Projects & Tests

Your Grade

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A Typical Day in Ms. Douglass’ Classroom

1

• Enter the classroom and quietly take your seat

2 • Open Google Slides on your iPad• Answer the Bell Ringer question

3 • Overview of the day's Essential Question, Target(s), Agenda and Homework

4 • Note Taking (done on the iPad, unless a paper copy is requested)•  Learning Experiences: simulations, station activities, projects, essays, etc.

5 • Review & Wrap Up

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Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome back to a new school year! My name is Rebecca Douglass and I am very excited to be your student’s social studies teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with and getting to know your student as we explore the medieval world together. Please review the important information on the attached syllabus with your student, and read over the parent specific information below. Detach and return the bottom of this page by Tuesday, September 4th. Communicat ion I firmly believe that parent/teacher communication is necessary. Please feel free to contact me via email at rdouglass@neshaminy.org as needed. You can also call me at 215-809-7117 and leave a voicemail. I will respond within 24 hours of receipt of your email/voicemail with either a follow-up email or a phone call. As parents and guardians, you also have the option to sign up for Remind, which will allow you to receive text messages or push notifications about your students’ upcoming quizzes, tests, and project due dates. (Note: Students may not sign up for these reminders because they are younger than 13 years of age.) If you wish to enroll in these optional alerts, please use the sign up information below:

Sandburg – 1 st Period Poquessing – 6 th Period If you wish to receive text notifications… Text the message @9adgd8 to the number 81010

If you wish to receive text notifications… Text the message @286437 to the number 81010

If you have a smartphone and wish to receive push notifications, go to the website below and follow all instructions… rmd.at/9adgd8

If you have a smartphone and wish to receive push notifications, go to the website below and follow all instructions… rmd.at/286437

I am looking forward to an exciting school year with your student. I hope to see you all at Back to School Night! Thank you, Rebecca Douglass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have read and understand these class expectations. ____________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Parent Signature Student Signature Parent Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Parent Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________