Welcome !1- Pick up a gold packet.2- Find your seat- # next to your name is your seat number.3- Fill out last page of the gold packet.4- When done quietly read gold packet.

MODEL

FIRST STANZA

I am

I wonder

I hear

I see

I want

I am

SECOND STANZA

I pretend

I feel

I touch

I worry

I cry

I am

THIRD STANZA

I understand

I say

I dream

I try

I hope

I am

EXAMPLE

I am kind and empathetic

I wonder about my students’’ future

I hear the laughter in the world

I see potential

I want to travel the world

I am kind and empathetic

I pretend I am a rock star

I feel the love and support of my family

I touch lives

I worry that some don’t understand their worth

I cry for those that do not understand the joy of teaching

I am kind and empathetic

I understand your daily stresses

I say today’s youth will be the most innovative ever

I dream for a quiet moments

I try to do my best

I hope for the success of my children & grandchildren

I am kind and empathetic

So - You Want To Pass World History ?

Helpful Hints!

Arrive on TimeWarningDetention Referral

All homework is due at the beginning of class.

75% credit for late work until next class.

Wrong!I have the same agenda for each class. If I wait you have more homework and I get grumpy.

When I’m talking your not.When in groups watch for “bring back” clues

Everyday of learning should be funWe do a variety of creative activities but

some days we have to learn the fundamentals and will need to create Cornell notes, graphic organizers etc. Hopefully we can have a little “fun” everyday.

Your notes will help you pass this class.

Come Prepared Everyday.You need everyday:

paper, pen, interactive notebook and supplies and folder.

You may keep your textbook at home

No Name = No Credit

Pay Attention!I should not have to repeat myself and you

need to know what is going on.

Make sure you write down your agenda. If all else fails visit my webpage

Get your absence excused and make up all missed work.

Check with a neighbor and always check the makeup

assignment bin for stuff with your name on it.

No, well maybe with a D if your diligent about everything

else.

You need teacher permission to have electronics out in

class. The answer will almost always be “NO”

There is one extra credit assignment

per 9 weeks.