Class Norms
Olney Teachers
Trevor Noah
Philadelphia
Music
100

How many minutes of class must you wait before getting a bathroom pass?

Ten minutes

100

How is my name pronounced?

Dee (will accept 'duh')
San = sand
Tis = iss

100

How was Trevor Noah born a 'crime' in South Africa? Specifically mention his parents.

Trevor's mother is Black and his father is white, which was illegal during Apartheid in South Africa.

100

The name of the cracked instrument displayed near Independence Hall in Old City

The Liberty Bell

100

This Philadelphia rapper is known also for his street biking

Meek Mill

200

How many participation points are awarded each week?

Ten points

200

This teacher is the Trojan sponsor and knows how to dress fashionably!  

Ms. Watkins

200

What country was Trevor Noah's father from?

Switzerland  ("He is Swiss" is acceptable, but not "He is from Swiss." 

200

This is the NAME OF THE WAR that our country won to gain independence from England

The Revolutionary War

200

With his hit song "Not Like Us," this West Coast rapper definitely won his beef with Drake (who isn't as good of a rapper anyway)

Kendrick Lamar

300

When is an appropriate time to listen to music?  (Answer MUST include a word that starts with 'in------')

During independent work time

300

This Olney teacher celebrated his birthday with a One Piece costume party at a bowling alley.  Mr. DeSantis was there!  

Mr. Decker

300
This term is still used in South Africa to identify a person of lighter skin, but who is not considered 'white'?

Coloured

300

This founding father is sometimes pictured flying a kite in an attempt to get lightning to strike the key that is tied to it

Benjamin Franklin
300

This artist's song "Through the Wire" details his determination to rap even after breaking his jaw and needing a brace

Kanye West

400

What is the highest form of extra credit, worth ten points?

Creative writing of any kind (poem, stories, lyrics, opinions on anything, etc.)

400

The name of our 11th grade guidance counselor

Mx. McIntyre

(just last name is fine)

400

What year was Trevor Noah born?  He is four years older than Mr. DeSantis.  Mr. DeSantis was 2 years old the year that Apartheid ended.  

1984

400

This is the most popular flavor of Rita's Italian Ice (like actually, this one makes the most money)

Mango

400
The Beyonce album that features the singer's own grandmother talking about making the best out of a bad situation

Lemonade

500

On Mr. DeSantis's Do Now slide, there is a timer that can run, at max, for how many minutes?  (Don't need the seconds, round to the nearest minute)

5 minutes

500

This senior teacher has worked for a long time at Olney, plays guitar, and loves video games

Mr. Kaskey

500

This is the title of Trevor Noah's comedy special that we watched the Trailer for (where he did the impressions of presidents).  It is a phase his mother used to say to him when he was testing her limits.  

"I Wish You Would"

500
The name "Philadelphia" means...

City of Brotherly Love

500

This ground-breaking 1998 album by former member of The Fugees--The MisEducation of ___________ -- brought neo-soul into the mainstream, with hits such as "Doo Wop" and "Lost Ones"

Lauryn Hill

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