2. Important Stuff B.A. History CLU – Thousand Oaks 12 th year teaching, 8 th at CV Social Science Dept. Co-Chair Graduate of Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks Married with 3 boys ComedySportz advisor How is your child doing? Grades are posted by Period and ID outside.

3. What You Need to Know Covers Pre-Colombian to 21st Century RIGOROUS – Equivalent to 1st year college course Fulfills U.S. History requirement Fulfills U.S. History course for A- G requirements One less class to take in college! Plus, it’s fun!

4. How Can My Student Pass the Class? Attend Class Participate – ask questions Be respectful Students must participate in their study groups Turn that work in to be graded Actually STUDY for a test! Enjoy learning new stuff

5. How Can I Help My Child? Encourage Them! Make sure they have a quiet place to study at home Monitor your child’s progress, but don’t hover! Encourage Them! Let them make mistakes – that’s how they learn

6. My Philosophy Every child can pass this class Every child has the ability to learn Juniors need to learn to speak for themselves and make mistakes The student who doesn’t pass with an A, B, or C is the student who fails to do all required readings, doesn’t work in their group, and doesn’t study! They CHOSE to take this course.

7. Work Homework is every night, including weekends Outlining chapter notes and primary source documents Soon I will add in Chapter summaries and essays Time? 1-2 hours per night Students need to learn to manage their time – LATE work is not accepted In class – lecture, discussions, activities, movies, projects

8. Textbooks

9. Grading Scale Tests 70% Projects/Classwork/HW 20% Participation 10%

10. Extra Credit?

11. Freedom of Speech (FOS) Board Current Event 2 points per week Write an opinion and explain it to the class Weekly activity

12. 4 extra credit questions along with test

13. Classroom Passes

14. Extra Help/Tutoring I am available for students to come for help The best tutors – fellow students APEX Learning online course Science and Medicine Academy offers tutoring during the week – FREE! Grades are posted frequently and I can email your child’s grade sheet upon an email request

15. CVHS Website Important work – not for a daily HW list Downloadable handouts Not a crutch, but a learning aide Important links to other APUSH websites to help students It is their job to learn to be responsible – again, getting ready for college

16. How to Contact Mr. Hall Email ghall@gusd.net Phone 818/249-5871 x2312 Website www.cvhsfalcons.com/hall

17. Please take a Post-It from the front board to help out with classroom needs and wishes! I would really appreciate it! Thank you for your help!

18. ANY QUESTIONS?

19. Thanks for coming tonight!