True or False
Class begins at 9:15 a.m.
What is FALSE. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m
BUT, homeroom begins @9:15
These laws are based on common sense and were not passed by the gov't.
What are Natural Laws
What is the best way (mode of communication) to reach Mrs. Atwaters?
What is by E-mail
My email is Jessica.Atwaters@PalmBeachSchools.org
How many classes does your child attend daily?
What is six
What supplies do students need for "Key Concepts" (vocabulary)?
What are Notecards
Classes are 90 minutes each.
What is False
They used to be, but now classes are about 50 min.
Which Enlightenment Thinker do we credit with the idea of "Separation of Powers"?
Who is Charles de Montesquieu (Baron)
What is Mrs. Atwaters e-mail address?
What is Jessica.Atwaters@PalmBeachSchools.org
What building number are you in right now?
What is Building Two!!!
Where will you find student notes and scales?
What is in the binder
Civics has an EOC (End of Course) Exam.
What is True
Who fought (the two sides) in the French and Indian War
What is The French (& Indians) v. Great Britian
How many students does Mrs. Atwaters have?
What is about 106 students
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
What is R - Restate A - Answer C - Cite E - Expand
Why do we have Binder checks?
What is To help students stay organized and make studying easier.
Grades are posted on SIS every week.
What is True. Grades are posted every week.
Grades are also updated throughout the week as well.
This writer stated that is was "common sense" for the colonist to seek independence.
Who is Thomas Paine
Why does Mrs. Atwaters use "games" and groups in Civics class?
What is - To provide the students with a 'hands-on" opportunity to work with the new knowledge in the classroom. To challenge and encourage the students to work collaboratively in their learning. And, to provide space for the kinesthetic learner.
(Sneaky learning)
When do progress reports come out?
What is Tomorrow, September 13th, 2019. PLEASE SIGN & RETURN.
Why are supplies needed?
What is in order for student to fully engage and participate in reciprocal teaching and learning
Civics is the BEST class ever!!!!
What is True.... Well, I think so!!!!!
What are the three powers outlined in the idea of "Separation of Powers"?
What is Legislative, Judicial, & Executive Powers.
What does G.Y.L.T. stand for?
What is Get Your Life Together!!
We typically have a G.Y.L.T. Day once per semester... This allows for students to make some of their missing and/or low graded assignments.
How often will your child (my student) have Civics Homework?
What is every night 10 - 15 minutes
When is the EOC?
What is late early May 2020