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Student/Parent Handbook 2008 Key Points of Emphasis

Student/Parent Handbook 2008 Key Points of Emphasis. Pg.6,7 School Map Pg.11 Clinic (Clinic Cards – Medications/Prescriptions) Pg.11 Crisis Help Numbers Pg.18 Title IX and Right to Appeal Pg.24,25 Testing Information / Final Exams Pg.27 Attendance (Excused/Unexcused)

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Student/Parent Handbook 2008 Key Points of Emphasis

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  1. Student/Parent Handbook 2008Key Points of Emphasis Pg.6,7 School Map Pg.11 Clinic (Clinic Cards – Medications/Prescriptions) Pg.11 Crisis Help Numbers Pg.18 Title IX and Right to Appeal Pg.24,25 Testing Information / Final Exams Pg.27 Attendance (Excused/Unexcused) Pg.29 Make-Up Work Policy Pg.34 thru 39 LOCAL SCHOOL RULES *Cell Phone *Dress Code *Cheating Policy *Harassment *Technology Use *Failure to Serve Administrative Detention and/or Saturday School *Eligibility Regulations

  2. Student/Parent Handbook 2008Key Points of Emphasis Student Expectations • Every student is responsible for knowing and abiding by all of the information contained in the booklet • Every student is responsible for reviewing this material with their parents or guardian. • Every student is responsible for returning the signature sheets

  3. Information Sheet • Name __ Period Address • Parent’s Names Address (if different) Cell Phone – Work Phone – E-mails • Medical Concerns -Asthma - Diabetes -Allergic • Activities in which you are involved • Career or future goals

  4. U. S. HISTORY COACH OWENS

  5. U.S. HISTORYCOACH OWENS

  6. Reading Comprehension & Study Skills (S Q R – 3) • SCAN the major topics for the chapter • QUESTION – think in terms of “what do I need to know, what is important, what is not important” • READ – the section “1 part at a time” • REVIEW – when you finish each section, quickly “review in your head the main points from what you have just read” • RE-READ – If you cannot think of the main points from what you have just read

  7. Reading Comprehension“S Q 3-R Method” • “S” - Survey- what is it about ? reading Topics & Headings, Summary • “Q”-Question- write or think of a question for each Heading Topic • 1st “R”- Reading under the heading Topic • 2nd “R”- Recite the Major Ideas • 3rd “R”- Review the Heading Topics and the Important Ideas (REREAD)

  8. HAT Do I Need To Know? • Is the main point about the event / person? definition • Are the background causes that encouraged / affected this event? • Are the people / actions / ideas involved in this event? • Are the Results of this event / action? WHAT

  9. 3 Ring Binder NOTEBOOK • 5 Notebook Dividers • CLASS DISCUSSION NOTES • CLASSWORK / HOMEWORK • HANDOUTS / REVIEW SHEETS / MAPS • JOURNAL WRITINGS • TEST RESULTS / PAST UNITS * DAILY PARTICIPATION GRADES - class materials, doing your work, classroom behavior, * Class Passes Out - Procedures * DAILY QUIZ (homework)

  10. NAMEDATEPERIOD Chapter 1Section 4 QUIZ 1 2 3 4 5 Bonus Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Bonus Answer

  11. Main IdeaBeginnining in 1867 and continueing through the centry, global competition caused the United States to expand ONE AMERICAN STORY In 1893 Queen Liliukalani realized that her reign in Hawaii had come to an end. More than 160 U.S. sailors and marines stood ready to aid the haoles (white foreigners) who planned to overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy. In an eloquent statement of protest, the proud monarch surrendered to the superior force of the States (A PERSOANL VOICE) QUEEN LILIUOKALANII, Liliuluokalani … do herby solemnly protest against any and all acts done against myself and the constitutional government of the Hawaiian kingdom… By the late 1800’s, the industrialists inventors and worlkerdo of the United States by the overpowering production of the age hadt akein its toke ofn food and resources within ghet U.S. Growth of ImperialismMeanwhiles, as the maps of the naex page showm Euroepe beagan to ass ot the new territories of thenew worksl, under imperialism stronger nations attempt to take over weaker nations.s Why Imperialism Grewseveral factors accounted for the grrowns in aimperialins in the late ans early 1900’s.(1) Economic Factorsthe growth of industry in Europe created anincreased need for natrual resources such as rubber and other Why it Matters Now During this time period, the United States acquired Hawaii and Alaska. Both of which became states in 1959. ( 2 ) Nationalist Factorscompetition between among European coutries a for large empires was the result of devotion fto onces coutruis was nationalism or devotion to onse countryu. For example when France acquired colonies in West Africa, Gernamy did ono want ot eaccept ( 3 ) Military Factors advances in militray technoology produced Europena armies and navies thatwere far superieor to those in Aftrica and Asia, Also Europes groqing naciews qtrrequied abase for suplise ( 4 ) Humanitarian Factors himantiratina facot5r and religious goals apurred on Immperialsit colonial officials, doctorks and missionareis who believed that they had a ducy to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. United States Acquires Alaska and HawaiiAn early supporter of American expansion was William Seward, Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Seeing that other nations were establishing a global military presence, American leaders advised the president of the United States that we should build up our own navy resources. 1 - The Pressure to Expand

  12. Classwork / HomeworkSQR-3 READING NOTES • Chapter 2 – American Colonies Emerge • Section 1: Spain’s Empire in the Americas • Section 2: English Settlement of Jamestown • Main Idea - WRITE • Why It Matters Now - WRITE • SCAN the Section • Pay attention to the features that are there to help you visualize and get a better idea of what’s important • TAKE OUTLINE NOTES on the major topics within each section/subsection – this will include the TERMS

  13. S2 Strategies for Studying HistoryEach chapter begins with a 2 page opener. • 1) Read the chapter title. Look for clues that indicate what will be covered. • 2) Look at the chapter-opening visual. Try to identify the theme/s of the chapter based on this illustration. • 3) Preview the time line. Note the years that the chapter covers, and identify the important events that took place in the US and across the world during this time. • 4) Study the Interact with History feature. Examine the major issues discussed in the chapter by answering the questions.

  14. S3 Previews Sections Before ReadingEach chapter consists of 3-4-5 sections. Use the section openers to prepare to read • 1) Study the sentences under the headings Main Idea and Why It Matters Now. These tell you what’s important in the material that you’re about to read. • 2) Preview Terms & Names list. This will give you an idea of the issues & personalities you’ll encounter. • 3) Read One American’s Story and a Personal Voice within it. These provide one’s individual’s view of an important issue of the time. • 4) Notice the structure of the section. Blue heads label major topics, Red subheads signal smaller topics within a major one.

  15. S4 Active Reading StrategiesRead one section at a time • 1) Try to visualize the people, places and events. Studying illustrated features such as Key Player, and Science & Technology will help you do this. • 2) Look for the story behind the events, read Background notes for additional information. • 3) Skim the pages of the section to find key words. Use the Vocabulary notes in the margin to find the meaning of unfamiliar terms. • 4) Ask and answer questions as you read. Look for the Main Idea questions in the margin.

  16. S5 Review & SummarizeReview & Summarize each section after you read . May be necessary to ReRead. • 1) Look again at the Blue heads & Red subheads for a quick summary of the major points. • 2) Study any Maps and Charts in the section. These visual promote a condensed version of the information in each section. • 3) Complete all questions in the Section Assessment.

  17. Main IdeaBeginnining in 1867 and continueing through the centry, global competition caused the United States to expand ONE AMERICAN STORY In 1893 Queen Liliukalani realized that her reign in Hawaii had come to an end. More than 160 U.S. sailors and marines stood ready to aid the haoles (white foreigners) who planned to overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy. In an eloquent statement of protest, the proud monarch surrendered to the superior force of the States (A PERSOANL VOICE) QUEEN LILIUOKALANII, Liliuluokalani … do herby solemnly protest against any and all acts done against myself and the constitutional government of the Hawaiian kingdom… By the late 1800’s, the industrialists inventors and worlkerdo of the United States by the overpowering production of the age hadt akein its toke ofn food and resources within ghet U.S. Growth of ImperialismMeanwhiles, as the maps of the naex page showm Euroepe beagan to ass ot the new territories of thenew worksl, under imperialism stronger nations attempt to take over weaker nations.s Why Imperialism Grewseveral factors accounted for the grrowns in aimperialins in the late ans early 1900’s.(1) Economic Factorsthe growth of industry in Europe created anincreased need for natrual resources such as rubber and other Why it Matters Now During this time period, the United States acquired Hawaii and Alaska. Both of which became states in 1959. ( 2 ) Nationalist Factorscompetition between among European coutries a for large empires was the result of devotion fto onces coutruis was nationalism or devotion to onse countryu. For example when France acquired colonies in West Africa, Gernamy did ono want ot eaccept ( 3 ) Military Factors advances in militray technoology produced Europena armies and navies thatwere far superieor to those in Aftrica and Asia, Also Europes groqing naciews qtrrequied abase for suplise ( 4 ) Humanitarian Factors himantiratina facot5r and religious goals apurred on Immperialsit colonial officials, doctorks and missionareis who believed that they had a ducy to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. United States Acquires Alaska and HawaiiAn early supporter of American expansion was William Seward, Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Seeing that other nations were establishing a global military presence, American leaders advised the president of the United States that we should build up our own navy resources. 1 - The Pressure to Expand

  18. NOTEBOOK • DIVIDERS for NOTEBOOKS • 1- SQR – 3 Homework/Classwork • 2 - Class Discussion Notes • 3 - Handouts / Maps /Study Guides • 4 - Journal Writings • 5 - Past Unit Material / Tests • Everything MUST have a TITLE of Chapter – Section & What it is • Ex. 1-1 HW or 1-1 Notes

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