Mrs. LaMothe-Toland
Verified credit course
 This course is required for all students. Students must
successfully pass this class and the SOL exam at the
end of the year to meet high school graduation
requirements.
 Tests , quizzes and class work are used as assessments
to gauge how well students grasp the information
taught. These assessments must be true as possible
therefore we typically do not:
retest, re-do, repair or offer
extra credit!
Late work policy for WHI
 Late work is due at the beginning of the next class.
Penalty for late work is 30 points off assigned work.
This only applies to homework.
 Class work that begins in class will be due next classclass work does not follow under the late work policy .
 Projects will be assigned its own rubric and discussed
in class.
What is expected in a regular
World History I class?
 Students are expected to show up to class on time. You will be
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marked tardy if you are not in your seat when the tardy bell
rings.
Students will be respectful towards the teacher and other
students in the classroom.
When the bell rings students are expected to be prepared to
start class- binder open, pen in hand and ready to take notes.
Students are presented the essential knowledge in a straight
forward manner.
These classes are highly structured.
Information is repetitive.
Memorization of essential knowledge is required.
Tests and quizzes will reflect essential knowledge taught in
class.
How do I know my child is
ready for Honor classes?
Can you answer yes to the
following questions?
 Is my child self motivated?
 Does my child come home and study
without being told to do so?
 Does my child begin projects well before
the due dates?
 Is my child’s notebook/binder organized?
 Does my child keep up with note taking in
class?
 My child is not missing assignments when
I check parent connection.
Weighted Grade
 Honors WHI is weighted an extra half grade. The
expectation is to earn a high “C” or better in honor
classes.
 At the four week point if students hold a low “C” or
lower- they will be asked to meet with guidance
counselors to evaluate their status in the honors class .
It may be better to transfer to a regular class build the
skills necessary to be successful in an honors class and
later try the advanced classes.
Honors World History I
Expectations
 Information will be presented in various ways-via power
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point, orally, required readings and/or class discussions.
Students must be able to take notes without being told to
do so.
All information is testable- notes, readings, and class
discussions.
Students need to be self-motivated needing little directionthese classes tend to be large and it will be difficult to get
individual attention.
Students must be able to express themselves in class
especially if they need help.
Honors World History I Expectations
 What separates honors from regular World History is the
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stress placed on critical thinking skills.
For example:
Students will complete a series of map tracings to gain a
deeper understanding of how geography impacts the
growth of civilizations and how the borders of these
civilizations change over time.
Students will be assigned essay questions for all tests and
exams. Students will receive two separate test grades: one
for the multiple choice section and for the essay portion.
Students will complete weekly writing prompts in their
journal which will be graded.
Projects will be assigned quarterly to assess certain
research skills.
Honors World History I
Expectations
 There is the expectation that all work will be turned in
(with very few exceptions) on time.
 Absolutely no disciplinary issues will be tolerated in
honor classes. I simply point to the door and then call for
security.
 Remember just because work is turned in does not imply a
perfect grade- we expect proper use of grammar, correct
spelling, and attention to details in all completed work.
Simply answering the question is not enough- students
must go beyond the question and provide the details. We
are looking for students to demonstrate their knowledge.
Honors World History I
Expectations
 We teach the essential skills that are necessary so that
our students will continue to be successful in future
History classes.
 We need your help to reinforce those skills.
We need your help…
 Daily preparation is essential to your child’s success.
Students need to study 15- 20 minutes each class day.
 Ask your child questions about the class- do not be
afraid to open their class binder and ask them
questions- if they struggle- they need to review.
 Students who do not grasp the information easily
should create flash cards and review nightly.
We need your help….
 Parents need to monitor their child’s study habits at
home. Please understand with large class sizes and
seeing your child once every other day for 90 minutes
you know better about the status of your child.
 Please make sure students are prepared for their
classes- ask periodically if they have pens, pencils and
paper. Do they have the right binders for today’s classodd or even?
 You would be surprised how many pens and pencils
teachers have to supply on a daily basis.
We need your help….
 Please note- cell phones are a distraction in the class.
Generally students are give a verbal warning the first
time and then according to the student handbook they
will be confiscated and turned into the appropriate
administrator.
 Please note– Immodest clothing that detracts from the
learning process or causes a disruption of the orderly
function of the school shall not be worn. Students will
be sent to the office for any infraction of the dress
code.
World History I
 Mrs. Toland has a website that allows parents to track
homework, quiz and test due dates. Simply visit the
NRHS site, click on faculty websites then the
appropriate teachers name.
 There is no excuse for not being prepared for class.
We need your help…
 By working as a team we can help build the skills
necessary and prepare the graduating class of 2016 for
higher learning – it begins now!
Supply list for World History I (WHI)
 A binder at least 1 ½ inches
 Loose leaf paper
 Pens/pencils
 Mrs. Toland also requires:
 Highlighter
 One subject notebook
 Honors only – tracing paper and a folder