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Bell Ringer! 8/23/2010. WELCOME to HISTORY! Please look at the seating chart on the whiteboard and locate your assigned seat. Once at your seat write the following on the index card: Your Name Class Period The farthest place you’ve ever traveled from home.
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Bell Ringer!8/23/2010 WELCOME to HISTORY! • Please look at the seating chart on the whiteboard and locate your assigned seat. • Once at your seat write the following on the index card: • Your Name • Class Period • The farthest place you’ve ever traveled from home. • Your favorite time period in history.
Welcome to History Mrs. Pierpont Room: 24-0212 AICE European World History
It’s All About U! • Colt Core Values • Be Responsible • Be Respectful • Be the Best You Can Be • Think-Pair-Share • Pair up with student next to you • Read your index card…Who has traveled the farthest from home? They are #1…other person #2 • #1s-Write on back of card: three examples of being Responsible-Share with partner • #2s-Write on your card: three examples of being Respectful-Share with your partner
A little about class… • Materials: • 1. Pen (blue or black)/Pencil • 2. Notebook paper • 3. Three-Ring Binder w/ 5 dividers • 4. NMH Daily Planner *required* • 5. Highlighter • 6. Crayons/Colored Pencils • 7. Glue Stick
Notebooks (Label Dividers) • Resources • Journal/Notes • Class work/Homework • Projects & Papers • Tests/Quizzes *Bring your notebook to class everyday! *Notebooks will be checked periodically as a class work grade.
Be Responsible • Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings. • Be prepared for class with your materials every day. • Restroom • If Absent • Late Work • Incomplete work • Nameless/Unlabeled Work
Grading Policy • Weighted Grades: • Tests, Projects & Papers – 50 % • Class work, Quizzes - 40% • Homework – 10% • *All work turned in must be fully completed!
Be Respectful • Give your full attention to the class lesson • Stay in your seat unless otherwise directed • Use appropriate volume, tone and language • Cell Phones/Electronic Devices (IPods, MP3s, Cameras, Etc.) • Plagiarism/Cheating
Your Assignment! • Syllabus • Return signed syllabus • Culture Assignment • Fill a paper bag with items that represent your life and personality • You will be asked to share your bag with the class • Due: Wednesday, 8/25/10