1. Becky Grohman AP World History Granbury High School Granbury, Texas

2. Who am I? My daughter, Ashley/ Wedding day Colorado Springs, CO Garden of the Gods Born in Odessa, Texas/ A true Texas Girl My husband, Gary Granddaughters, Chloe Vicenzi (R) and Isabel Vicenzi (L)

3. AP World China Trip 2011

4. My Education Bachelor of Science Athletic Coaching/P.E. Bachelor of Science Elementary Education CENTENARY COLLEGE of LOUISIANA Masters - Education Administration and Curriculum

5. Teaching Experiences Hendersonville High School – P.E. Hendersonville, Tennessee 1980 -1983 Hendersonville Elementary – 6 th English McCoy Elementary - 5 th & 6 th English Carrolton, Texas 1983 - 1992 Cope Middle School – 7 th & 8 th English Bossier City, Louisiana 1992 - 1999 School

6. Jasper High School 10 th English and Honors World History Plano, Texas 2000 - 2007 Granbury High School 10 th World History 11 th U.S. History 11 th English 2007 - 2010 AP World History Instructor/ College Board Grader 2010 - Present Celebrating 33 Years of Teaching

7. What will I be doing this year?

8. What are the rules in this classroom? Cooperate with your teacher and your classmates. Respect the rights and property of others. Carry out your basic school responsibilities.

9. Mrs. Grohman’s Classroom Contract Guidelines Procedures

10. Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned DO IT NOW! when the tardy bell rings. These are timed! Follow the agenda on the board:

11. Bellwork: “ If I could be principal for a day...” STARR Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures. Language Objectives Students will read, write and summarize important details. Daily Agenda

12. Guideline #2 Bring ALL materials to class and take them with you when you leave. Must have #2 Pencils Black ONLY ink Pens Wide-Ruled Paper Binders – 6 all colored

13. Guideline #3 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

14. Guideline #4 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the GISD and Granbury High School handbooks.

15. Special Guideline This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

16. Classroom Procedures Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

17. Entering the room Please enter quietly Put your things in the back of your row. Take your seat! Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin DO IT NOW! assignment

18. Where in the world is … The pencil sharpener Extra paper Pencils – sharpened Kleenex tissues Clock?

19. Getting your attention I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet Remember “One Pirate, One Nation!”

20. Paper Heading MLA Format – plus unique number Place on all homework assignments

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22. Student Responsibility Card Student Responsibility Card Th is is for students who do not have the assigned homework or materials for class. Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers in the black basket.

23. Student Responsibility Card

24. Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

25. What Do I Do Next? Activities Work on unfinished AP WORLD HISTORY assignments Read your book or Document Reader Work on your DO IT NOW! Review vocabulary words Start working on tonight's homework of reading/notes

26. Turning in papers Place your paper on the desk in the black trays. You are responsible for putting your work in the tray for a grade.

27. Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a nice day ”

28. “Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis Library/Media Center Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

29. Remember… I truly believe in your potential to score a 5 on your AP Exam and I want you to believe in it too! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Grohman