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Becky Grohman. AP World History Granbury High School Granbury, Texas. Who am I?. Granddaughters, Chloe Vicenzi (R) and Isabel Vicenzi (L). Born in Odessa, Texas/ A true Texas Girl. My daughter , Ashley/ Wedding day Colorado Springs, CO Garden of the Gods. My husband, Gary.
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Becky Grohman AP World History Granbury High School Granbury, Texas
Who am I? Granddaughters, Chloe Vicenzi (R) and Isabel Vicenzi (L) Born in Odessa, Texas/ A true Texas Girl My daughter , Ashley/ Wedding day Colorado Springs, CO Garden of the Gods My husband, Gary
My Education Bachelor of Science Athletic Coaching/P.E. Bachelor of Science Elementary Education CENTENARY COLLEGE of LOUISIANA Masters - Education Administration and Curriculum
Teaching Experiences • Hendersonville High School – P.E. Hendersonville, Tennessee 1980 -1983 Hendersonville Elementary – 6th English McCoy Elementary - 5th & 6th English Carrolton, Texas 1983 - 1992 • Cope Middle School – 7th & 8th English Bossier City, Louisiana 1992 - 1999 School
Jasper High School 10th English and Honors World History Plano, Texas 2000 - 2007 Granbury High School 10th World History 11th U.S. History 11th English 2007 - 2010 AP World History Instructor/ College Board Grader 2010 - Present Celebrating 33 Years of Teaching
What are the rules in this classroom? • Cooperate with your teacher and your classmates. • Respect the rights and property of others. • Carry out your basic school responsibilities.
Mrs. Grohman’sClassroom Contract Guidelines Procedures
Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned DO IT NOW! when the tardy bell rings. These are timed! Follow the agenda on the board:
Daily Agenda Bellwork: “ If I could be principal for a day...” STARR Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures. Language Objectives Students will read, write and summarize important details.
Guideline #2 Bring ALL materials to class and take them with you when you leave. Must have #2 Pencils Black ONLY ink Pens Wide-Ruled Paper Binders – 6 all colored
Guideline #3 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.
Guideline #4 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the GISD and Granbury High School handbooks.
Special Guideline • This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.
Classroom Procedures Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
Entering the room • Please enter quietly • Put your things in the back of your row. Take your seat! • Take out your materials • Review the agenda • Begin DO IT NOW! assignment
Where in the world is … • The pencil sharpener • Extra paper • Pencils – sharpened • Kleenex tissues • Clock?
Getting your attention I will: • Stand in front of the class • Raise my hand • Wait for everyone to be quiet • Remember “One Pirate, One Nation!”
Paper Heading • MLA Format • plus unique number • Place on all homework assignments
Student Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have the assigned homework or materials for class. • Fill it out • Sign and date it • Turn it in with the homework papers in the black basket.
Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”
What Do I Do Next?Activities Work on unfinished AP WORLD HISTORY assignments Read your book or Document Reader Work on your DO IT NOW! Review vocabulary words Start working on tonight's homework of reading/notes
Turning in papers • Place your paper on the desk in the black trays. • You are responsible for putting your work in the tray for a grade.
Class Dismissal • The teacher dismisses you, not the bell • Do not start packing up prior to the bell • Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a niceday”
“Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis • Library/Media Center • Special guests • Progress Reports • Working Cooperatively • Fire Drill • Intercom Announcements • Assemblies • Substitute Teacher
I truly believe in your potential to score a 5 on your AP Exam and I want you to believe in it too! Remember… Have an awesome year! Mrs. Grohman