1. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS MS. HERL ROOM A215 HISTORY 2014/2015

2. WELCOME TO HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  In this class, you will explore the history and stories of Washington State, learn about ancient cultures, practice your map skills, and write and express your thoughts about the world (old and new) around you. In this class, you will read, write, color, move and create projects as you learn. IN THE CLASSROOM: How will the first FIVE minutes of class start each day? Students will:  Copy into their planners the brief AGENDA and possible homework for the day from the front whiteboard.  If needed, check the MONTHLY AGENDA?PLANNER BOARD in the front of the room for any assignments he/she may have missed due to absence, lost memory, or a temporary brain freeze.  Turn in homework unless Ms. Herl has instructed otherwise  Individually, tackle a daily entry task or “ET” to the best of their ability. The “ET” will always be located on the front whiteboard or displayed on the overhead projector. Entry Tasks may be quizzes, practice, journal writes, etc.

3. SIMPLE EXPECTATIONS  You can expect Ms. Herl to believe in each student, do what is expected and to do her best, and smile.  Always bring your planner to class. Your planner is your ticket to get a drink and use the restroom. Treasure it.  If you need to throw something away, sharpen your pencil, or leave your seat for any reason, you must make sure NO ONE is addressing the class, students, creatures and teachers alike.

4. ABSENT?  You are responsible for missed work, not Mom or Dad, your best buddy, or the homework fairy (Ms. Herl). Options for getting missed work are:  Call a buddy from class and/or check Ms. Herl’s website  When you return to class, check the Monthly Agenda/Planner Board in the front of the room for daily, weekly, and sometimes, monthly due dates and assignments.  Check the student center folders (back of room: STUDENT CENTER) for worksheets or assignments that were handed out when you were absent.  Finally, if all of the above has failed, ask Ms. Herl during the appropriate time (before or after school, during class work time) if you have any questions or need help. “I am here if you need me” - Ms. Herl

5. What do you need to bring to class?  Planner  3-ring binder (with sections for EACH class)  Paper  Pencils/black - blue pens/highlighters  Red pen for correcting  Homework  Colored pencils/colored markers for projects and maps  Black Sharpies for maps and projects  SSR book

6. Friday Study Hall In able, Friday will be dedicated to study hall. Students will be required to have something to work on when it is independent study hall. At times, study hall will be used for any teacher/student tutoring, quiz/test make-ups, re-teaching moments, and reporting the summary of the weeks lesson.

7. The World of Ancient History Students will explore:  The State of Washington: historically, politically, culturally, and geographically.  Visit the world during the Middle Ages (Europe and beyond)  Review map skills  Current issues and topics  Their own cultural history  And much, much more!!!!!

8. Expectations with a Smile You can expect Ms. Herl to believe in each student, do what is expected and to do her best, and smile. Always bring your planner to class. Your planner is your ticket to get a drink and use the restroom. Treasure it. If you need to throw something away, sharpen your pencil, or leave your seat for any reason, you must make sure NO ONE is addressing the class, students, creatures and teachers alike.

9. Contact Information  MS. HERL  PHONE #: 874-6090  WEBPAGE: ACCESS AT WWW.SKITSAP.WEDNET.EDU  EMAIL: HERLM@SKITSAP.WEDNET.EDU HERLM@SKITSAP.WEDNET.EDU  Use cell phone scanner to access all this information: