Syllabus
What materials do you NEED for this class?
Binder, paper or notebook, highlighters, dividers, writing utensils.
What is Quiet Coyote?
Shut it before Mrs. Matthews loses her mind
What did I first study in college?
Event Planning
What is our Mascot?
Patriots
What college has the best football team on the planet? (According to Mrs. Matthews and Mr. Owens)
Michigan
What is Mrs. Matthews email?
catlyn.stark@rcstn.net
When SHOULD you and when should you NOT use the restroom?
Should:
-When Mrs. Matthews ISN'T teaching.
-Brain Break/Downtime
-Individual work time
-First and Last 5 minutes (if Mrs. Matthews says yes)
SHOULD NOT
-When Mrs. Matthews is teaching.
-When I am doing a group/partner activity
-When I am learning!
Where did Mrs. Matthews graduate from college (undergrad)?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY FOR BOTH
Grand Valley State University
Grad School: Oakland University
Name all 3 administrators for the high school
Dr. Carneal, Dr. Thompson, Mr. Owens
What movie caused Mrs. Matthews to become a history teacher?
Hacksaw Ridge
What will happen to a level 1 behavior?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY if you can describe all 4 levels.
Where do you turn in assignments?
To the cart drawer with our period number on it
What what Ms. Stark's 180 song?
Double Jeopardy if you can sing some of this song!
Dancing Queen- ABBA
What classroom # are we in?
C112
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
If you need to reach Mrs. Matthews, you can do so by Teams or email. What needs to be in your subject line for Mrs. Matthews to open it?
Your Last Name, Period and Subject, Short and Sweet Concern/Need
Example:
Smith, 1st Period U.S. History: Grade Showing 0
Name at least 3 out of 4 of Ms. Matthews "Weird Expectations"
-no frillies
-don't crowd my desk
-quiet coyote
-candy jar
What year did Ms. Stark graduate from high school?
2015
When was WHHHS founded?
2010
What caused the United States to join World War II?
bombing of Pearl Harbor
What is our "beginning of class" routine?
BEFORE SEATED:
-Pick up papers/grab binder
-Phone in Pocket
-Sit in assigned seat and do Coffee Chat/Bellwork so that Mrs. Matthews can take attendance quickly.
What do you do when your absent? (From start to finishing makeup work?)
-What do you need to find?
-Who/Where do you seek help?
-How long do you have to finish it?
-Where do you turn in missing work?
Include worst case scenario (hint: longer than a week)
1. Pick up missing work from tray
2. Ask a friend or 2 for clarification
3. Ask Ms. Stark if still confused
4. Due in the same amount of days you were missing
5. Turn into completed absent work tray
6. If past a week, I must fill out a plea form to convince Ms. Stark to give me a grade for it.
Name 4 out of the 5 sports Mrs. Matthews played at LHN!
Cross-Country, Track, Softball, Soccer, Basketball
What is our theme this year?
Americas 250th Birthday
What two presidents were both assassinated by men with 3 names?
Lincoln and JFK