Welcome to Our Class!Ms. Doty

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What will we be studying this year? IWAH 1 is a sampling of both world and early

American History. This year we will examine:› Geography› Ancient Rome› The Middle Ages› Origins of Islam› Advanced Empires of Asia and Africa› Renaissance› Exploration› Protestant Reformation› Colonization/Colonial America

What will we be studying this year? IWAH 2 is a sampling of both world and American

History. This year we will examine:› The Enlightenment› The French and Indian War› The American Revolution› The Constitution› The French Revolution› The War of 1812› Westward Expansion› The Civil War› Reconstruction› The Gilded Age

How will I be graded? Each marking period, your grade is

broken down as follows:› Homework 10%› Classwork 20%› Quizzes 20%› Projects and Tests50%

How will I be graded? (HON) Each marking period, your grade is

broken down as follows:› Homework 10%› Classwork 10%› Quizzes 20%› Projects and Tests60%

What are the classroom rules?

Rule#1: Please be in your assigned seat and working on the DO NOW of the day when the bell rings.

Do Now– 9/6/12

What are the rules of this class?

Do Now Assignment Review of Do Now Overview of the

Class Practicing of

procedures

Do Now Assignment Daily Agenda

Daily Objective: To learn the guidelines and procedures in Ms. Doty’s class.

Rule#2 Bring ALL necessary supplies to class

(book, binder, writing utensil, etc.) AND take these items with you when you leave.

Your binder should contain four sections:› Do Nows› Notes› Homework/Classwork› Graded Work

Rule#3 Please do not take out any electronic

devices (phones, iPods, MP3s).

Rule #4 Treat each person in the room with

respect.› No name calling/put downs› No foul language› No interruptions while someone is talking

Rule #5 Follow ALL rules as outlined in your LHS

student handbook.

What are the classroom procedures? Entering the room

Please enter quietly and have a seat.› The seat you are now in will be your seat

for the first few weeks of the marking period.

Take out your materials. Sharpen your pencil. Review the day’s agenda. Begin your Do Now assignment.

Entering When you are Late Enter the room quietly. Sign the late sheet in the front of the

class folder.› If you have a pass, please leave it in the

front pocket of the folder. Take our your class materials and begin

working.

If You Finish your Work Early If you finish an assignment early, you

are welcome to do any of the following:› Work on any unfinished HISTORY

assignments or tonight’s homework.› Read your assigned novel.› Work on extra credit.

Classroom Discussions I want to hear what you have to say

and I encourage you to speak up! To be sure all participants have a

chance, please raise your hand and wait until I call on you.

If your question is off-topic, please write it down and discuss it with me after class or after school.

Heading your Paper Please use the following heading

format on ALL papers.› Your Name› My Name› Period› Today’s date

Moving around the Room / Leaving the Classroom

You must ask permission to move around the room.

If you need to go to the lavatory, nurse’s office, or water fountain…› Please do not interrupt teaching or discussion

time unless it is an emergency.› Put the hall pass on my desk. I will sign your

pass book.› You will not be permitted to the lavatory unless

you have YOUR agenda. If you don’t have it, your pass will be a detention slip.

After you have returned from an absence

Go to the Class Mailbox› Take YOUR handouts from the mailbox

(handouts will have your name on them). All tests or quizzes must be made up

within one week. If you are unable to take the test/quiz then, it will remain a zero.

Class Captain/Laptop Manager

We will have one class captain and one laptop manager per quarter.

The class captain will be responsible for attendance and gathering work for absent students.

The laptop manager will be responsible for ensuring that all laptops are plugged in, turned off, and in the right place.

You must be passing the class to maintain an office.

Dismissal of class I dismiss you, rather than the bell.

Please wait until I have finished speaking and have officially dismissed you.

Please do not start packing up prior to the bell.