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

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!