Curriculum Night 2021

Curriculum Night 2021

by BRITTANY VICE

WELCOME TO ADVANCED WORLD GEOGRAPHY!

• This is a challenging fast paced course

• ​Students had some geography content in 6th grade & US History in 8th grade

  ​Social Studies is a core subject area

• ​Counts towards GPA & class rank

Multiple Choice

How many percentage points....advanced class

• none

• 3

• 7

• 10

CANVAS

​Learning Management System

• Handout has directions for being an observer

• Due dates and assignments on the CALENDAR

• Documents and assignments are in MODULES

• Students need to check the calendar daily - assignments are posted on due dates

Poll

How familiar are you with Canvas?

• I'm an expert & know everything there is to know

• Pretty familiar - I know how to help my student find what they need

• Not very familiar - I could definitely learn more!

• ...what is Canvas?

Poll

Who is already signed up as observer?

• I already have!

• I haven't yet, but I want to!

• I have not and don't plan to

EXPECTATIONS

• ​Reading  / Writing / Short and Long Term memory assessments - map and chapter tests

• Fast paced class / overlapping due dates and ongoing projects

• Critical thinking and analysis based questions

• Mature behavior and organization required

• Preparing students to take AP level courses in the future - 10th, 11th, 12th grade​

CONSEQUENCES

​Verbal warning then...

• Contact parents then...

• Office Referral and possibly:

  • 2 hour D-hall after school or

  • 4 hour D-hall on Fridays from 3:45-7:45 pm

Multiple Choice

Which system is used for grades and attendance?

• Canvas

• Skyward

• Google Classroom

• Quizizz

SKYWARD

​Gradebook and attendance

• 1 free tardy per 9 week grading period

• Avg = 60% - test grades / 40% - daily grades

• Quizzes count as 2 daily grades

Multiple Choice

Where can students find the digital version of the textbook?

• Canvas - under Assignments

• Canvas - under Quizizz

• Canvas - under Unit 1 Module

• Canvas - under Textbook Module

Multiple Select

What is true about late work? Select all that apply.

• No late work will be accepted. EVER!

• If work is 1 class period late --> max grade = 70%

• If work is 2 class periods late --> max grade = 50%

• If work is more than 2 class periods late --> not accepted

LATE WORK

​1 class period late = up to a 70%

• 2 class periods late = up to a 50%

• No credit given after 2 class periods late  

Multiple Select

Which of the following are expectations in the classroom? Select all that apply.

• Food & drinks (other than water) allowed - more food the better!

• Cell phones should be out - hopefully texting during lessons

• Cell phones might be allowed, with teacher permission

• Bring laptop - charged

• Speakers & headphones allowed so we can see your great taste in music

EXPECTATIONS

​Food / Drinks:

• Water is allowed

• Food, candy, cokes, Starbucks, etc. - not allowed inside the classroom

• Eat and drink in the cafeteria only

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​Technology:

• Cell phones are not allowed during class unless we are using an app for educational reasons

• Headphones and music are not allowed

• Laptops used on a regular basis - please charge them overnight

Fill in the Blanks

Students who do not pass a test are able to make corrections to earn points back, as long as it is within

week(s) of receiving the graded test back.

Multiple Choice

Where can students find the directions for how to complete their test corrections?

• Skyward

• Send an email or message on canvas/remind

• Chase the teacher down to get the form

• Posted on Canvas under Forms Module

Multiple Choice

Will there be extra credit opportunities?

• Yes!

• No

EXTRA CREDIT

​Unfortunately, it is not offered in Advanced World Geography

Late work and test corrections are accepted

LAST NOTES:

​AP Booster Club:

Please take a handout if you are interested in supporting

​Have a great evening and thanks again for coming to Curriculum Night!