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Welcome to US/World History
I or US/ World History II
Mr. Kurtis D. Werner
Room 124 (new room to me!)
Tiananmen Square
Welcome to US/World History
I or US/World History II
“To sacrifice anything less than the best is to
sacrifice the gift.”
-Steve Prefontaine-Olympic Distance Runner
Overview
§ Background
§ My Beliefs
§ Frequently Asked
Questions
§ How to Fly Through
US/World History
§ The Golden Rules
§ The Penalty Box
My Background
Grew up in Festus, MO, (50 min. drive)
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Played lots of baseball
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Ran XC and Track in college (steeple chas
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My favorite teachers were SS teachers
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Friendly, Outgoing, Loud, Passionate
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Certified for Gifted Education
•Politics Club
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My beliefs
§ I believe . . .
§ In
the value of education
§ It is my job to help all of
my students succeed
§ In the importance of
treating all with respect
§ In the value of hard work
§ We are all responsible
individuals.
II. Frequently Asked
Questions
What will we study?
American
Revolution
Latin
American
Revolutions
Scientific
Revolution
East Asia
(China &
Japan)
3
4
Europe in
Transformation
A World of
Revolution
French Revolution
& Napoleon
Africa and
SE Asia
5
Muslim
Empires
2
The
World in
1600
US/ World
History I
6
British
Colonies
in
America
Absolutism &
Limited
Government
7
America
to 1620
1
Introduction
& Review
Welcome
& Overview
Settling
the West
Birth of
Modern
America
Response
to
Revolution
Birth of
the
Modern
World
Early U.S.
Republic
European
Nationalism
European & U.S.
Industrialization
American
Growth
Civil War &
Reconstruction
US/World History II
Units of Study
Semester 1
Unit 1: The Gilded Age and the
Progressives
Unit 2: Imperialism, The Great
War, and the Russian Revolution
Unit 3: Between the Wars
Unit 4: World War II
US/World History II
Units of Study
Semester II
✏Unit 5: The Cold War
✏Unit 6: Independence Movements
✏Unit 7: Post-War America
✏Unit 8: Globalization and the Modern World
What supplies do I need?
Binder
Paper
Pen
Student Planner
Texts (rarely in
class)
How will my son and/or
daughter be graded?
BINDER CHECKS!!! (10 points every week)
-In Class Work (maps)
-Homework
Reading and Map Quizzes (10 points)
Tests (75 points)
Projects (75 points)
Research Paper (50 points)
Semester Exam (100 points)
What is your grading scale?
A+
A
AB+
B
B-
97 - 100
93 - 96
90 - 92
87 - 89
83 - 86
80 - 82
C+
C
CD+
D
DF
77 - 79
73 - 76
70 - 72
67 - 69
63 - 66
60 - 62
59 & below
What if I need help?
I am here every morning
by 7:30 am
Stop by OR
Make an appointment
Free periods – 4 - 8
After School - XC
Practice until November
Track starting in March
E-mail me:
[email protected]
2.mo.us
[email protected]
Any other general thoughts?
Join a club or sports
team! (politics club)
The commons or
library is a great
place to hang
out/study!
RESPECT!!!
What cartoons will you put on
your assignment sheets?
Part III: Procedures for Flying
Through History
Beginning Class & Tardies
Please be seated and write down your
assignment
Two free tardies per quarter
Third tardy . . .
75 minutes with Mr. Scotino after school
Fourth, fifth, sixth . . .
75 minutes after school with Mr. Scotino
Late - no quiz (0)
Cell phones & iPods
Keep in backpack or
pocket
1st time - No biggie.
Turn it off!
2nd time - My desk.
3rd time - The office
and a call to yo
mamma
Unexcused Absences
No credit for the
day’s work
Make up class time
after school
Call home
Bathroom Breaks
Go before class!!!
If you have to go,
please raise your
hand and ask.
Homework
“Before the gates of excellence, the gods have
placed sweat.” - Hesiod
Essential to your success
Lunch club - Complete assignment during
lunch
Fourth missing assignment - call home - set
up meeting
“Group” work - both people no credit
Learning Center
Detentions & Absences
History Office (Room 14) or here
My Hours - Before School (7:30am) & Periods
4,6, & 8
Check with other students, syllabus, our web
site or with me
Late Work
Fail to bring to class
- late
20% off
Will not accept after
a couple of days
Move on to next
assignment
Come talk to me!!!!!!!!
Part IV: The Golden Rules
1. Be in your seat, silent, and with
materials (book, binder, planner and
pen) when the bell rings.
2. Be considerate and respectful of others
and their right to learn.
Golden Rules continued
3. Raise your hand if you have a question
or want to answer a question.
4. Keep non-academic devices (e.g. cell
phones iPods, etc. in your backpack.
5. Food and drink are welcome (Be
considerate!!!!!!)
V. Penalty Box
Infraction #1:
One minute after
class
Infraction #2:
45 minutes after
school
Penalty Box cont.
Infraction #3: All the above and a call
home
Infraction #4: All the above and leave
class
Severe Clause: Leave class
VI. Keeping in Touch
E-mail!
Policies
Web Sites
Reading Assignments
Grades
Updates - every 10 days or so
Stand Up for Yourself and
Have a Great Year!