Course Title: World History (A.D. 500 – 1800)
Instructor: Mr. Rogalski Room: B107
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-508-248-1423 x 4107
Expectations: Students will be expected to come to class on-time and fully prepared for class. Proper class materials include a writing utensil, their covered textbook and History Binder (3-ring binder), and their homework. Upon the start of class students will be expected to bring the three keys of success with them. The three keys of success are: A Positive Attitude, A Willingness to Learn, and Self-Ownership. The expectation that all students will bring the three keys of success into the classroom will establish and ensure a positive learning environment that is conducive towards student achievement and mastery of grade level material.
Textbook: All students will be issued a blue Holt Social Studies textbook titled “World History”. Students will be responsible to keep their textbooks covered at all times during the school year. To ensure no or limited damage throughout the school year a brown grocery bag is strongly recommended. Furthermore, using “Book Socks” as a book cover is not recommended because they have a tendency to ruin the inside binding of the book. Students will be held accountable at the end of the school year to pay for any lost or damaged textbook(s).
Online Textbook: The Holt Textbook has an online feature available to all students. Students will be encouraged to use this feature to complete homework and assignments in addition to their Textbook. You can navigate to the website directly by going to http://my.hrw.com or follow the link from rogalskiblog.blogspot.com.
Blog: Students and parents will be encouraged to visit my blog daily at rogalskiblog.blogspot.com. This blog is where daily announcement (if any) and homework (always) will be posted in addition to my classrooms homework board.
Supplies needed: Students will be required to come to class everyday with their proper materials. Proper materials are as listed: Writing utensil (Pen or Pencil), Textbook, and History Binder.
History Binder Specifications:
· A 2-inch, white 3-Ring Binder
· 5 Dividers with page tabs and labels
· A ream of loose –leaf paper
· 2- one subject notebooks (blue preferably)
Homework: Students will be expected to complete their homework assignments daily. Homework will be given on average 3-5 times a week depending on content. Homework will be posted daily on my homework board and on my blog.
*Don’t forget, if your child forgets to bring their textbook home you can always visit http://my.hrw.com in order to complete the homework assignment.
Grading: My grading rubric follows as such:
40% - Tests
30% - Section Quizzes and Projects
15% - Vocab Quizzes
15% - Homework and Classwork
*Percentages may be modified from term to term depending on course work.
Extra-help: All students will be encouraged to attend After-school help if/when it is needed. My After-school help is scheduled for Thursdays of every week. However, it may be subject to change due to unforeseen conflicts. If there is a schedule conflict that results in a change of date for After-school help, I will post it on my blog. Rogalskiblog.blogspot.com
Parental Involvement: Parent(s) support is always encouraged. If you have any questions about your child’s progress in class please don’t hesitate to contact me either by phone or email.
Team 8-1 Classroom Rules & Expectations:
- Always show RESPECT for yourself, classmates, teachers and all staff members.
- FOLLOW DIRECTIONS the first time they are given.
- Come to class PREPARED with all your necessary materials and be on time.
- Respect other’s space by keeping your hands, feet, objects and negative comments to yourself.
- Be sure to RAISE YOUR HAND for permission to speak. Don’t speak when someone else is talking.
- REMAIN SEATED in your assigned seat.
- Use SCHOOL-APPROPRIATE language and attire.
- NO GUM chewing in class.
Discipline: All students will be expected to behave in my classroom. If he or she Chooses Not to behave, the consequences will be followed and given according to the CMS – STEP Discipline Plan.
- Step 1 – Verbal Warning by the Teacher
- Step 2 – One on One conference with the student and teacher
- Step 3 – Team/Teacher Detention
- Step 4 – Administration Referral
- Step 5 – Administration Referral/Parent/Office Conference
* Major infractions will be directly referred to the office immediately.