WELCOME PARENTS
Round 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 OVERVIEW
Regular 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 OVERVIEW
A.P. World History
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Pass the A.P. Exam with a score of 3 or above & possibly earn college credit
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Financial assistance available to pay for the exam in May if necessary.
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A.P. Exam is May 15, 2015
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Course explores the history of humankind, including technological and environmental
transformations, organization of societies, regional and global interactions, industrial
integration and global change.
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Heavy analysis on events and issues from earliest times to present-day
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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
Grading
Regular World History
• Please monitor Home Access weekly.
• Printed periodic progress reports are also available
when requested.
Grading Categories/Weights
Tests
30%
Quizzes
Class/Homework
30%
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%.
Grading
A.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 Tasks
50%
• 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
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Teacher out-going text messaging
service
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Periodic reminders about the course
are sent to registering students and
parents
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REGULAR WORLD COURSES:
Text the message @wh378 to 512623-7519 to register for this service.
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A.P. WORLD COURSES: Text the
message @freedragon to 512-6237519 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