Course Expectations
Guide to Success
The daily class routine starts with students dedicating the first 10 minutes to Vantage Point assignments, ensuring they engage with the material early on. In the final 5 to 7 minutes of class, there will be a review of the Exit Ticket to reinforce learning and understanding. Following these activities, students will focus on vocabulary study after finishing any regular classwork. Ample time will be provided for students to complete their classwork, but any unfinished work must be completed as homework.
vantage point (do now)
Vantage Point serves as the bell work for this course, aptly named to reflect that your perspective on quotes, numbers, and art is influenced by your thoughts and feelings. Your interpretation of each assignment will draw from both your personal experiences and your educational journey, inviting you to engage with this activity on a deeper level. Enjoy this daily exercise and let your unique viewpoint shine.
At the beginning of class come in and review the quote/art/numbers that are on the board and tell me what you believe it means to you.
- DO NOT share with anyone your perspective. NO talking.
- Write the topic unless it is artwork at the top of the page.
- Goal is to write a complete page (Half a page allowed for the first 10 quotes. After the 10 completed quote a full page is required.
- At least 5 people share their Vantage Point and provide an example.
- Mr. Roberson will share the meaning to the quote and connect it to the upcoming lesson.
- Ten minutes to complete.
If you are having trouble completing the activity follow the tips below
- Get to class early to allow extra time to complete the activity.
- Review the topics on Snap Shot when available before class to give you extra time to think about the topic.
- Review the Objective and the Unit Study Guide and look for a connection between the Vantage Point example and the unit.
- Review the past Quotes/Artwork/Numbers and find a connection.
- Review past lessons, notes, and Exit Tickets and find a connection to the example.
- Take notes when students are sharing and incorporate their thoughts into your writing. You can take the idea and explain it in your way or you can write what you heard (working on note-taking skills).
exit ticket
Complete the Exit Ticket on the back page of the warm up completed for that day. Exit Tickets need to be completed EVERY DAY. If it is not completed in class it MUST to be completed as homework.
- There will be an Exit Ticket Assessment and you can only use your Exit Tickets to help assist you. This will be a summation of what you learned over the course of the unit.
- Exit Tickets MUST be separate of notes since notes are not allowed to be used on these type of assessments.
classwork
remind
Remind allows me to send updates and reminders to students and parents to help produce success and accountability.
check assignments
Most importantly is your child able to apply the concepts being discussed outside the classroom and in their lives? Typically a two day grace period on late assignments but students will not be allowed to habitually turn in assignments late.
- Check calendar for due dates.
- Review assignments for Level 4 answers
- Limit on late assignments.
PARENTS’ CORNER
REVIEW the links below TOGETHER
Please make sure you and your child review the website together. There are helpful resources and tips to ensure students are successful in the class and their is a line of communication. You should view the links below which will give you a better understanding of of how the class operates and the resources that are provided to each student. After reviewing please input your contact information below. By doing so, this will verify that I have your contact information and you and your child understand my expectations for your child.
course expectations
This course fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages every student to contribute actively, providing essential resources that empower them to engage thoughtfully, no matter their familiarity with the subject matter.
routines & procedures
This course is designed around a clear framework, and as students become familiar with its components, they will appreciate the allotted time and gain a solid understanding of the expectations laid out for them.
example unit study guides
This study guide outlines what students can expect at the start of each unit, highlighting essential skills they are expected to acquire along with a suggested timeline to navigate their learning experience effectively through the material.
how to answer historical questions
This resource gives the steps to achieving a Level 4 answer in every assignment that is given throughout the year. Each step gives focuses on the details of Answer, Example, and Importance.
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