1. Week 1: Warm Up 8/22
Get out a piece of notebook paper and answer the questions below. ( At least 2 sentences for each)
What is history?
Can history change?
Why do many students think history is boring?
How can teachers make history more interesting for students?
Write down two interesting facts about YOU or your life. Make one the truth and one a LIE.

2. Welcome to World History
Ms. Brewington
Ms.B

3. Journal and Warm Up Questions
Always write the Unit and Date
New Page not front to back
They will be taken up at the 4 times through the semester.

4. Important to Remember! This Course is a graduation requirement.
You will be required to take the NCFE.
Stay Focused!

5. Make Up Work: What did I Miss?
Once You Return- Go to the student table and find the folder for the day(s) you missed. You have five days to turn in all missing assignments.
If you are absent the day the assignment is DUE (not assigned) it is due the next day you are in class.
Major Projects, Essays, Papers are expected to be on time. (Turn them in early if necessary) e

6. In Class Assignments In class assignments will not be accepted
for a late grade!
Turn in Homework assignments on your way in or on your way out.

7. Always Turn Something in…
Pink Slip: Located at the Student Center
If your dog eats your homework make sure you turn in a Pink Sheet.
If you don’t take them time to feel out the pink sheet, you can not submit it for a late grade.
This will be used to keep organized as well as parent conferences.

8. Late Work Turn in all assignments on time!
Late Assignments will be accepted for a late grade
On Time: 100%
1 Day Late maximum grade- 50% (F)
Late work after 1 day will not be accepted!
No Excuse for Zero’s! Get it turned in!

9. Test Corrections During Teal
Only if you are present the day of the Test
^ Not a punishment
65 or below

10. Class Expectations Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready
*Students will observe and follow all rules in the Cox Mill HS Student Handbook

11. Cell Phones Drive Me Crazy
I do NOT want to take your phone.. But I will!
Put them in your book bag prior to the bell ringing.
Do the CRIME, you do the TIME!
Cell Jail
First time offenders: Post Bail
Second time offenders:
Maximum security (the office)

12. Simple Things to Remember…
Have to use the bathroom?
Not the first or last 15 minutes of Class
Not During Lecture
3 Passes after that ASD
Be Respectful! This is not optional….
Civics is Controversial
There is enough hate in the world, it is STRICTLY prohibited in this classroom.
Forgetting this rule is the quickest way to get sent to the control room/ASD

13. Consequences Consequences: Warning
After School Detention to be served that day or the next
Control Room
*Depending upon the offense some of the earlier or all steps may be skipped, ex: sent directly to the control room or to the office.
**Phone calls home will occur if students get to step 2 or beyond; phone calls may also occur based on teacher discretion

14. Group Work Sometimes you will be able to choose your groups.
Sometimes I select them.
Sometimes they will be selected at random.
Do not be rude or whine about your group members.
You will find yourself doing the difficult assignment by yourself.
Make sure EVERYONE is on task... Every group member will be responsible for a certain portion of assignment.

15. Extra Credit I will give Extra Credit throughout semester!
-Involve creativity
-Individuality
-Full Effort
-Added to Quiz or
Test Grades
Don’t ask at the end of the
Semester, extra credit
Deadlines are absolute.

16. Answer the guiding questions= Grade!
Shhh…
Stay Awake!
Pay Attention!
Answer the guiding questions= Grade!
Movie Quizzes

17. Extra Supplies for Extra Credit
Supply List:
Three Ring Binder
Paper
Pencils/ pens
Colored Pencils/markers/Crayons
Composition notebook
Head phones
Extra Supplies for Extra Credit
Large bag of chocolate M& M’s (used for simulation and rewards)
Large bag of Jolly ranchers
Tissue Paper
Glue Sticks
Markers/ Color Pencils
Poster board
Construction paper
Notecards

18. Assign Books Keep up with your textbook ( you lose, you buy)
Bring to class EVERYDAY!
Book Checks for a GRADE!

19. Academic Integrity:
Students' work should demonstrate academic integrity, which includes, but is not limited to:
Completing all work independently (and/or per teacher's instruction).
Not allowing other students to copy one's work.
Using resources not permitted for assignments (ex. notes on a test)
avoiding using outside sources unless the teacher calls for them
If the teacher allows the use of outside sources, the sources should be integrated appropriately (summarized, paraphrased, etc) AND cited appropriately.
If students have questions about how to avoid plagiarism or if a case constitutes plagiarism, they should speak with the teacher prior to submission date.
Consequences include but are not limited to receiving a zero on plagiarized assignment, after school detention, parent and administration contact.

20. What did you learn in American History I?
Exploration
Colonization
Colonizers vs. Indigenous People
The Institution of Slavery
American Revolution
Second Great Awakening
Building Democracy
Immigration
Civil War
Struggle for Equality
Reconstruction E

21. Higher Expectations and Quality Work
How Will You Be Graded?
Points-Tests
Points-Projects (FIX)
Points-Essays/Journals
25 Points-Quizzes (Announced and Unannounced)
10-15 Points-Participation
5-10 Points-Homework
10 Point Grading Scale
Higher Expectations and Quality Work

22. Homework Read Syllabus w/Parents
Information Form (online)/ Sign for reading syllabus
Sign up for REMIND!
Get Supplies

23. Get To Know- BINGO!
Fill in the free space!

24. Ring any bells?!? Civics Oligarchy Monarchy Theocracy Aristocracy
Democracy
Republic
Immigrant

25. Pick Your Groups Groups of three
Once you have your group members RAISE YOUR HAND!
Get out Sheet of paper!