WELCOME PARENTSRound Rock High School

Open House 2014-2015

About Me

• Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Hunter College (New York, NY)

• Nearing completion of Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stetson University (Deland, FL)

• 9 years teaching experience • Seminole High School

(Sanford, FL)• Round Rock High School

(Round Rock, TX)

• 7 years A.P.-level teaching experience

Our goal this year

• Working in conjunction with students, parents and the community, our primary goal for the year is to both achieve and exceed the learning goals and expectations already set forth by the Round Rock Independent School District.

• Further, we continue to best prepare our students to ultimately graduate high school and begin a career and/or be ready to continue their education at a post secondary technical school, community college or university.

No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.

H.E. Luccock

COURSE OVERVIEWRegular World History

• Explore the history of humankind

• Analyze events and issues from earliest times to present-day• Use primary and secondary source materials• Practice reading and writing skills regularly • Incorporate technology and critical thinking

*This course earns students one social studies credit and begins to prepare them for next year’s United

States history class.

COURSE OVERVIEWA.P. World History

• Pass the A.P. Exam with a score of 3 or above & possibly earn college credit

• Financial assistance available to pay for the exam in May if necessary.

• A.P. Exam is May 15, 2015

• Course explores the history of humankind, including technological and environmental transformations, organization of societies, regional and global interactions, industrial integration and global change.

• Heavy analysis on events and issues from earliest times to present-day• Emphasis on critical thinking• Primary and secondary source materials used regularly• Required daily reading & homework• Writing workshops on essay formatting, grading rubrics, etc.• Laptop use often

*This course earns students one social studies credit and begins to prepare them for next year’s A.P. U.S. History course.

Classroom expectations

Be punctual

Be prepared

Be polite

• Students are expected to bring the following items to class daily:• Course notebook or binder• Laptop computer• Pen/pencil & highlighter

GradingRegular World History

• Please monitor Home Access weekly.

• Printed periodic progress reports are also available when requested.

Grading Categories/Weights

Tests 30%Quizzes 30%

Class/Homework 40%

• Late work accepted for up to 7 calendar days past a due date for max grade of 70%. Work received later is accepted for a max grade of 50%.

GradingA.P. World History

• Please monitor Home Access weekly.

• Printed periodic progress reports are also available when requested.

Grading Categories/Weights

Unit Exam and Essay 50%

Daily Quizzes and Tasks50%

• Late work accepted for up to 7 calendar days past a due date for max grade of 70%. Work received later is accepted for a max grade of 50%.

Retesting policies

• Students can re-test and correct quizzes when unsuccessful on initial attempt.

• Max grade earned on a second attempt is 70%. Must complete within 7 days of original grade posting. • Max grade possible after 7 days

is 50%.

• Correcting quizzes requires the student to write out the missed question, including with it specific evidence/reasoning for the correct answer.

• Retesting consists of the student completing a secondary review prior to sitting for an alternative test.

Tutorials required

Tutorial Information

• Tutorials are available for all students who need additional help with the course.

• At times, a teacher might assign a student mandatory tutorials. If a student fails to uphold her/his obligation to attend such assigned tutorials, disciplinary action may result.

• Teachers keep track of tutorial attendance through a student sign in.

TUTORIAL SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday: 8:15-9 A.M.

Monday Afternoons: 4:15-5

A Typical week

• Day One: Introduce a topic of study through brief reading, video clip or open-ended critical thinking question; guided course notes and class discussion.

• Day Two: Review previous day’s lesson, examine primary or secondary sources as a class and begin team-centered activity surrounding current topic.

• Day Three: Student-led team presentations or class discussions followed by open-note multiple-choice and short answer quiz.

A.P. Students should expect extensive homework reading & daily quizzes.

Stay up-to-date

REMIND 101

• Teacher out-going text messaging service

• Periodic reminders about the course are sent to registering students and parents

• REGULAR WORLD COURSES: Text the message @wh378 to 512-623-7519 to register for this service.

• A.P. WORLD COURSES: Text the message @freedragon to 512-623-7519 to register for this service.

TEACHER WEBSITE

• Daily summary of class activities and current course calendar are found at: www.dragonwhap.com.

• Follow the link to your child’s specific course page.

Important reminders

• Textbooks and laptops were issued last week. Your child will now have to go during lunch or before/after school to check one out if not already done so.

• First six week progress reports will be distributed on September 18.

• First six weeks report cards will be distributed October 10.

• REGULAR WORLD HISTORY: First unit exam on river valley civilizations is scheduled for this week.

• A.P. WORLD HISTORY: Speak to your counselor now if you will require medical accommodations on the A.P. exam in May.

Help me communicate

• Please complete one of the handouts before leaving today

• Tell me more about your child.• Share your home or work email.• Provide the best contact number.

• Monitor your child’s grades through Home Access.• Email me with concerns or questions.

• Set-up conferences through the school’s guidance department.

THIS WILL BE A GREAT YEAR!

communication

Conferences are schedule through the school’s

guidance department by calling 512-464-6000.

For any other questions/concerns, please email or call me at:

jessica_freeman@roundrockisd.org

512-464-6252