1. Welcome to Mrs. Novak’s class Strive for the impossible and be extraordinary! Arizona College Prep Erie Campus

2. First, we need to get acquainted… My name is Mrs. Novak… This is my 17 th year of teaching. I taught in California for 2 years and this is my 15 th year in Chandler. I taught 4 th grade for 10 years and then decided to move up grade levels to teach History and Sign Language. My Bachelor’s degree is in Deaf Studies from CSUN. My Master’s is from ASU. I enjoy all kinds of music and my passion is theater. I love to travel, read books and watch movies. My husband and I are empty-nesters; both of our children attend college in the Pacific Northwest. We keep busy taking care of our two Yorkies.

3. Students will be introduced to the above seven topics as outlined by the College Board.

4. Students will:  understand the roles people play in making specific places unique  see geographical context in which major issues occur  learn to think geographically and critically about the world  appreciate complexities of globalization  become geographically literate to be better prepared to face challenges.

5.  This is a college-level course designed to represent a systematic study of the earth.  Much is expected of students in this course and there is an abundance of reading from both the textbook and other ancillary materials.  College Credit: In addition to mastering the course content, each student should be prepared to pass the Advanced Placement examination in May. Students scoring well enough on the exam may receive college credit at the university level.

6. Students will need the following items: 1-Composition Book 2-Folder or small binder for handouts/maps 3-Colored Pencils and writing utensils 4 - Barron’s AP Human Geog. Study Guide 5 - Flash Drive * Access to a computer/printer is necessary in order to complete web-based assignments. CLASSROOM SUPPLIES: Kleenex is always needed, and appreciated!

7. To obtain information about my assignments, projects, study guides, due dates, and how to access the textbook program, you will need to go to our school webpage and then click on faculty and my name: http://ww2.chandler.k12.az.us//Domain/1516 I will have a blog on my webpage for updates on what was completed in class and what homework is due for the next day. Any additional handouts will be available when the student’s return.

8.  I hope you have enjoyed this evening! If you have any questions, please feel free to write them down on the paper at the back of the room, and I will either reply by email or phone call as quickly as possible!