*World History Advanced Placement 2011-2012 is period 8 from 2:15-3:00 P.M.


Comparative Religion website:
www.patheos.com/


Important WHAP info for 2011-2012 school year:
media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/AP_World_HistoryCED.pdf

Old A.P. Essay Questions:

apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/216943.html

Practice MC Questions:

college.cengage.com/history/world/bulliet/earth_peoples/3e/students/ace/index.html

ALL CLASSES: Tutorials are Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10-3:55, any student with a 73% or lower in the class is required to attend.

ALL U.S. HISTORY STUDENTS COLLECT 2012 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN BUTTONS FOR DONATION TO CLASS FOR POSSIBLE EXTRA CREDIT.


*Advanced Placement U.S. History 2011-2012 is period 6 from 12:35-2:10 P.M.
Go to:
apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do to do a question of the day to prep for the SAT's

Practice MC questions for each chapter:

college.cengage.com/history/us/kennedy/am_pageant/12e/students/ace/index.html


*Regular U.S. History classes are are period 4 from 10:35-11:30 A.M. and period 7 from 1:25-2:10 P.M.
Go to:
apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do to do a question of the day to prep for the SAT's

Syllabus

ALL CLASSES: Tutorials are Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10-3:55. Make arrangements since I may be out of the room for play rehearsals. You may also come during advisory.

Period 3 8th grade American History Class (2011-2012) services Honors and Gifted and Talented Children. It is from 9:45-10:30.

Period 2 American History (2011-2012) for 8th grade is from 8:55-9:40 A.M.

ALL CLASSES: Tutorials are Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10-3:55. Make arrangements since I may be out of the room for play rehearsals. You may also come during advisory.

Grading policy:

Homework counts for one grade.
Tests count twice.
Projects count three times.
I will accept unexcused work only one day late for a maximum score of 70%

Classroom Citizenship Grades:

E= Excellent, student is focused, on task, complies to verbal directions and redirection consistently and is an example to the rest of the class.

S= Satisfactory, is reminded occasionally to remain on task and focus, has no behavior issue and complies to teacher directions.

N= Needs Improvement, has to be redirected routinely, is slow to comply to teacher instruction, does not follow classroom rules or has had one detention in a grading period.

U= Unsatisfactory, will not accept redirection or follow classroom rules, is insubordinate, or has had more than one detention in a grading period.

Supplies:
1. A binder or section of a binder with three dividers.
2. Black/blue pens, we do not use pencils.
3. Colored pencils for maps, projects and grading.
4. A 70 page spiral notebook
5. Loose leaf paper
6. A box of tissue

ALL STUDENTS: When absent get notes on missed classes from a fellow classmate. Testing is done every day after school for missed tests in the cafeteria. The cafeteria is open every day after school as a homework center until 3:55 P.M.

ALL STUDENTS: You are required to have a notebook divided into three sections, notes, handouts and homework. You are required to bring your covered textbook every day unless notified otherwise. No papers are to be kept in it. We will have periodical notebook/book checks, non compliance could cost up to 50 points off each item.

U.S. History/USAP

CHECK SYLLABUS

1. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
www.gilderlehrman.org/

2. The Organization of American Historians.
www.oah.org/http:

3. www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials


4. College Board
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html

5. SAT: Question of the Day
sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

6. Flash Cards U.S. History A.P.
barronseduc.stores.yahoo.net/0764178377.html

7. Flash Cards: World A.P.
barronseduc.stores.yahoo.net/0764179063.html

8. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

9.http://academicearth.org/

10. www.littleknownfactsshow.com/presidents.html

11. www.50states.com/tools/thelist.htm

Character Counts - My Expectations


The CHARACTER COUNTS! approach to character education doesn't exclude anyone. That's why I base my programs and materials on six ethical values that everyone can agree on — values that are not political, religious, or culturally biased.

Trustworthiness
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer


Classroom Rules and Regulations per the RFISD Student Code of Conduct Book:

Each student is expected to:
Demonstrate courtesy, even when others do not.
Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
Attend all classes, regularly and on time.
Prepare for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class.
Meet district and campus standards of grooming and dress.
Obey all campus and classroom rules.
Respect the rights and privileges of students, teachers, and other district staff and volunteers.
Respect the property of others, including district property and facilities.
Cooperate with and assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline.
Adhere to the requirements of the Student Code of Conduct.

BURTON CLASSROOM RULES
1. Be in your assigned seat, have all materials and stop talking when the bell rings.
2. Raise your hand to speak so I may acknowledge that you have the floor.
3. Remain in your seat.
4. No food or drink in the class.
5. Check the webpage daily for assignments
6. Check my home page for supplies and notebook/book instructions.
7. Bathroom and locker use needs to be taken care of on your time not during class. Too many times this becomes a constant disruption of the class.

Social Studies Department Systematic Policy for Re-Testing

Summative Assessment:
• If a student receives a 69 or below the student may take a retest within 4 days of the posting of the grade

• The highest summative re-assessment grade is a 70

• In order to take a summative re-assessment a student must complete the following:

Complete the relevant chapter review sections in writing and turn in to the
teacher before the re-assessment

• This does not apply to formative assessments (Quizzes)

• This opportunity is available at least once every 6 weeks at teacher discretion.