Advanced Placement

United States HistoryMr. Hall

Room 2312

Important StuffB.A. HistoryCLU – Thousand Oaks12th year teaching, 8th at CVSocial Science Dept. Co-ChairGraduate of Notre Dame HS, Sherman OaksMarried with 3 boysComedySportz advisorHow is your child doing? Grades are posted by Period and ID outside.

What You Need to KnowCovers Pre-Colombian to 21st CenturyRIGOROUS – Equivalent to 1st year college courseFulfills U.S. History requirementFulfills U.S. History course for A-G requirementsOne less class to take in college!Plus, it’s fun!

How Can My Student Pass the Class?

Attend ClassParticipate – ask questionsBe respectful Students must participate in their study groupsTurn that work in to be gradedActually STUDY for a test!Enjoy learning new stuff

How Can I Help My Child?

Encourage Them!Make sure they have a quiet place to study at homeMonitor your child’s progress, but don’t hover!Encourage Them!Let them make mistakes – that’s how they learn

My PhilosophyEvery child can pass this classEvery child has the ability to learnJuniors need to learn to speak for themselves and make mistakesThe student who doesn’t pass with an A, B, or C is the student who fails to do all required readings, doesn’t work in their group, and doesn’t study! They CHOSE to take this course.

WorkHomework is every night, including weekendsOutlining chapter notes and primary source documentsSoon I will add in Chapter summaries and essaysTime? 1-2 hours per nightStudents need to learn to manage their time – LATE work is not acceptedIn class – lecture, discussions, activities, movies, projects

Textbooks

Grading Scale

Tests70%

Projects/Classwork/HW20%

Participation10%

Extra Credit?

Freedom of Speech (FOS) Board

Current Event2 points per weekWrite an opinion and

explain it to the classWeekly activity

4 extra credit questions along with

testName ________________________________ Period ______

Chapters 1 & 2 Test – Beginnings of America Extra Credit 2 points each 1. Hernando de Soto discovered which American waterway? ____________________________ _____________________ 2. What dark, sweet syrup is produced when raw sugar is processed? _________________________________ 3. The treaty ending the Revolutionary War was signed in which city?

___________________________ 4. Before the city was named New York, it was called

__________________ ____________________________________

Classroom PassesMr. Hall’s Classroom Passes – Non-Transferable

1ST Semester – Fall 2011 Name_____________________ Date __________ Period ______ Time left room: _____________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________ Teacher’s Signature: __________

Not Valid Unless Signed

Name_____________________ Date __________ Period ______ Time left room: _____________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________ Teacher’s Signature: __________

Not Valid Unless Signed Name_____________________ Date __________ Period ______ Time left room: _____________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________ Teacher’s Signature: __________

Not Valid Unless Signed

Name_____________________ Date __________ Period ______ Time left room: _____________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________ Teacher’s Signature: __________

Not Valid Unless Signed 1. Put your name on each pass. 2. Do Not Detach the passes. 3. Fill the pass out entirely before I sign it. 4. Unused passes returned at the end of 1st Semester will earn 5 extra credit

Participation points each. You may not trade or use another classmate’s passes. 5. Lost, stolen, and/or destroyed sheets will not be replaced. 6. Misuse will result in revocation. 7. If you leave more than 4 times, your grade drops.

Extra Help/TutoringI am available for students to come for helpThe best tutors – fellow studentsAPEX Learning online courseScience and Medicine Academy offers tutoring during the week – FREE!Grades are posted frequently and I can email your child’s grade sheet upon an email request

CVHS WebsiteImportant work – not for a daily HW listDownloadable handoutsNot a crutch, but a learning aideImportant links to other APUSH websites to help studentsIt is their job to learn to be responsible – again, getting ready for college

How to Contact Mr. Hall

Emailghall@gusd.net

Phone818/249-5871 x2312

Websitewww.cvhsfalcons.com/

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