AP World

Introduction

Welcome Find a seat and sit in it. No you don’t get to choose your own seat No I am not a nice teacher Yes you do have to do work in this class. Lots

and Lots and Lots of work. Sorry seniors Yes my PowerPoint's have lots of spelling

mistakes. Thank you so much for pointing out all my weaknesses.

Other than that the History of the World is great!!!!!

Just in case you didn’t know this is AP World History the most awesomeness class at Pinecrest. INTRO VIDEO

ID’s

Get them on and keep them on

We are super cool!!! Don’t you want to be like us and wear your ID so you to can be super cool!!!!!!!!

FOLLOWING THE RULES IS COOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Name Tab

Make sure you have a plastic holder and a small sheet of paper

Put your name on the sheet of paper Make sure you put the name sheet in

the proper way. WATCH HOW I DO IT THEN FOLLOW

ALONG

Basic Rules

Stuff that might irk me if you don’t listen.

Food and Drinks

Clothing

Pull your pants up

We don’t like it when your pants are on the ground.

Take your hat off

IDs

Language Don’t use the word that starts with shut

and ends with up. So negative makes me want to cry.

We use positive words in this class. Instead of saying shut the f*** up. Say the

following, “you are annoying me greatly today. Would you mind being quiet so that I can hear the wonderful lesson that Mr. Swofford has prepared for us, thank you.”

Cell Phones

Do not use them while I am lecturing. I don’t want to be mean so don’t make me be mean. I might be boring sometimes but that is not an excuse to take out your phone and play angry birds or whatever new game is out there. If it is a problem I will take your phone from you for the duration of the class and give it back to you at the end.

Bathroom Breaks

Do not ask while I am lecturing or talking. Wait until we are doing an individual or group activity. If you ask while I’m talking I will tell you NO.

Absences

You have what I call 8 skip days.

Use them wisely

Grading

Tests/AP style essays= %40 Chapter Quizzes= %30 Projects= %10 Classwork/Homework = %20

Currently the AP Exam policy is being reviewed and might change from Years past.

Website

The greatest place on earth is not Disney World its www.swofford.org

Syllabus Forum Calendar Exploring the website

My Pledge to Students

I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

I will work with you to meet learning goals.

I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.