Attendance
What is considered an excused absence?
- Illness
- Family Emergency
- Medical Appointment
- Religious Reasons
Why are personal devices no longer allowed in California schools?
New State Law
What is the grading system for this course?
Assessments 50%
Assignments 25%
Participation 25%
How does history help navigate the present?
Helps us understand why things are the way they are/helps understands the origins of modern systems and how things came to be.
What is one thing you have to do when you are getting ready to start class?
- Write the Agenda and Warm-Up
- Hang up your phone in the chart
- Take out your earbuds or take off your headphones
- Put your stuff down at your desk
- Get out your materials
How many days does a person have to make up an assignment if they have an excused absence?
However many days the student is gone.
True or False: You can respond to your parent or guardian's text if they tell you it's an emergency.
False - If there is truly and emergency, they need to contact the school.
What part of the month will the quizzes and exams take place.
The last block day of the month or the last block day before a long break.
What would be a historical thinking skill will we working on this school year?
Developments and Processes, Sourcing and Situation, Making Connections, Claims and Evidence in Sources, Argumentation
Where can you find extra binder paper? IF YOU NEED IT!
True or False: If you are going out of town during an assessment, you are allowed to ask Ms.Ortiz to take it early.
False - New school policy, students are no longer allowed to take assessments early for a planned family trip. Students must take the assessment upon their return.
How will student computer usage be monitored?
GoGuardian
Which category do binder checks, class discussions, and review activities fall under?
Participation
What is the name of your textbook?
U.S.: America Through the Lens
World: World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World
What are the 4 class expectations?
- Respect
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Safety
If an in class activity needs to be made up, what does a student need to do?
Sign up for my advisory period.
When can you get your phone out of the chart?
When Ms.Ortiz says so.
What grading category do projects fall under?
Assessments
Where does this course begin?
U.S.: Reconstruction, but we will do a review or previous information
World: The Enlightenment and Revolutions, but we will do a mini review
What does Ms. Ortiz' fiancé do for a living?
Teacher
How long does a student have to make up an assessment for an excuses absence?
Two Weeks
What happens with your 4th cell phone violation?
1 Day Suspension
How does behavior factor into a student's participation grade?
If a student is being disrespectful or visibly not participating in an activity, they will be marked off for not participating.
How does history help us gain perspective and empathy?
History gives insight into different points of view and voices.
What is Ms.Ortiz' dogs' name?
Poly