Becky Grohman
AP World History
Granbury High School
Granbury, Texas
Who am I?
Born in Odessa, Texas/ A true Texas Girl
My daughter , Ashley/
Wedding day
Colorado Springs, CO
Garden of the Gods
My husband, Gary
Granddaughters,
Chloe Vicenzi (R)
and Isabel Vicenzi (L)
AP World China Trip 2011
My Education
• Bachelor of Science
• Athletic
Coaching/P.E.
• Bachelor of Science
• Elementary
Education
CENTENARY COLLEGE
of
LOUISIANA
Masters - Education Administration
and Curriculum
Teaching Experiences
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Hendersonville High School – P.E •
Hendersonville Elementary – 6th English
Hendersonville, Tennessee 1980 -1983
School
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McCoy Elementary - 5th & 6th English • Cope Middle School – 7th & 8th English
Carrolton, Texas 1983 - 1992
Bossier City, Louisiana 1992 - 1999
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Jasper High School 10th English and Honors World
History Plano, Texas 2000 - 2007
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Celebrating
33
Years
of Teaching
Granbury High School 10th World
History 11th U.S. History 11th English
2007 - 2010
AP World History Instructor/
College Board Grader
2010 - Present
What will I be doing
this year?
What are the rules in this
classroom?
• Cooperate with your
teacher and your
classmates.
• Respect the rights and
property of others.
• Carry out your basic school
responsibilities.
Mrs. Grohman’s
Classroom Contract
•Guidelines
•Procedures
Guideline #1
Be in your assigned seat and
working on the assigned
DO IT NOW! when the tardy bell
rings. These are timed!
Follow the agenda
on the board:
Daily Agenda
Bellwork:
“ If I could be principal for a day...”
STARR Objectives:
Students will be able to understand the classroom
policies and procedures.
Language Objectives
Students will read, write and summarize important
details.
Guideline #2
Bring ALL materials to class and
take them with you when you
leave.
Must have #2 Pencils
Black ONLY ink Pens
Wide-Ruled Paper
Binders – 6 all colored
Guideline #3
Treat each person in this room
with respect and dignity.
Guideline #4
Follow all procedures and policies
as outlined in the GISD and
Granbury High School handbooks.
Special Guideline
• This classroom is a “No
Whining Zone”. That
means that there will be
no whining, for ANY
reason.
Everything that I do is in
your best interest, so
please…respect the “No
Whining Zone” this
semester.
Classroom
Procedures
Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
Entering the room
• Please enter quietly
• Put your things in the
back of your row. Take
your seat!
• Take out your materials
• Review the agenda
• Begin DO IT NOW!
assignment
Where in the world is …
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The pencil sharpener
Extra paper
Pencils – sharpened
Kleenex tissues
Clock?
Getting your attention
I will:
•Stand in front of the class
•Raise my hand
•Wait for everyone to be
quiet
•Remember “One Pirate,
One Nation!”
Paper Heading
•MLA Format
–plus unique number
•Place on all homework
assignments
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Student Responsibility Card
This is for students who do not have the
assigned homework or materials for class.
•Fill it out
•Sign and date it
•Turn it in with the homework
papers in the black basket.
Student Responsibility Card
Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
What Do I Do Next?
Activities
• Work on unfinished AP WORLD HISTORY
assignments
• Read your book or Document Reader
• Work on your DO IT NOW!
• Review vocabulary words
• Start working on tonight's
homework of reading/notes
Turning in papers
• Place your paper on the desk in the
black trays.
• You are responsible for putting your
work in the tray for a grade.
Class Dismissal
•The teacher dismisses you,
not the bell
•Do not start packing up
prior to the bell
•Wait until the teacher
finishes and officially
dismisses you with:
“Have a nice day”
“Special” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed”
basis
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Library/Media Center
Special guests
Progress Reports
Working Cooperatively
Fire Drill
Intercom Announcements
Assemblies
Substitute Teacher
Remember…
I truly believe in your
potential to score a 5 on
your AP Exam and I want
you to believe in it too!
Have an awesome year!
Mrs. Grohman