1. WELCOME TO WORLD HISTORY CP!
Getting to know a little bit about the classroom and
Ms. Herzl.

2. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
 I was born in NY, later
moved to VT, where I
lived until I came to MA.
 This is my fifth year at
Triton.
 I graduated from the
University of Vermont.
 I like James Bond
movies.
 I have a dog named Thor.

3. THIS SUMMER I WENT TO MUNICH & VIENNA

4. COURSE EXPECTATIONS
 Everyone received a copy of the course expectations
which they should read over carefully tonight with a
parent/guardian and either have your parents complete
the survey on my website or fill out the slip to return
tomorrow.
 You are graded in this class on a points basis. At the
end of the quarter the total points you earned are
divided by the total number of points available and that
is how your grade is determined.
 Your class will be doing layered curriculum – more on
this later.
 It is highly recommended that you get a three ring binder
for this class.

5. DAILY EXPECTATIONS
 I expect you to come to class prepared with your
materials (textbook, pen/pencil, and binder)
everyday and ready to learn.
 I expect you to work to the best of your abilities
during class time.
 I expect you to be respectful of your peers and
teacher – this means not doing anything that would
disruptive to the classroom learning environment.
 I expect you to be mature and take responsibility for
your actions.

6. Basic Student
Class Rules
Responsibilities
 1. Cooperate with and  1. Come to class
respect your teacher prepared and ready to
learn.
and classmates.
 2. Start your work on time
 2. Respect the rights and allow time to finish.
and property of others.  3. Ask for help when you
 3. Carry out your basic need it.
student responsibilities.  4. Do your own work.
 4. Follow the rules as
 5. Turn your work in on
time.
outlined in the student
 6. Accept responsibility
handbook. for grades and other
consequences.

7. CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS
 I write general
information (due dates
and upcoming tests) on
the bulletin board. I also
post information about
the current unit we are
studying on the bulletin
board.
 I update the assignment
calendars on my wiki
page daily. I highly
suggest you check there
for updates or sync the
calendar with your own.

8. LAYERED CURRICULUM RESOURCES
 When we begin our first
unit you will have many
assignment
choices/options.
 All the choices for the
unit are on the layered
curriculum bulletin board.
 Please pay attention to
the signs and be sure to
return items that are for
in class use only.

9. BATHROOM PASSES
 You will receive two (2)
bathroom passes at the
beginning of every quarter.
 When you want to use a
pass put your name on it,
hand it to me (you don’t
need to ask permission) and
sign out on the clipboard.
 If you don’t use your
bathroom passes during the
quarter you may turn them
in for extra points on a test
(1 pass = 2 points, 2 passes
= 5 points).
 You do not need these
passes to go to the nurse.

10. SIGNING OUT
 If you are going to the
bathroom/locker/water
fountain you need to sign
out on the clipboard and
take the pass with you.
 When you return please
write the time of your
return and place the
clipboard back on the
hook.
 If you need to go to the
nurse you will need a
written pass from
me, not the clipboard.

11. FOOD AND DRINK
 You may have food only during snack period (the
beginning of 3rd period). When you eat in the room
please clean up after yourself.
 You may bring a beverage as long as it’s in a re-
sealable bottle (no cans!). If you finish your
beverage please recycle the container.
 You may chew gum as long as you don’t stick it on
the desks!
 We will always take 2nd lunch.

12. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
 Phones, laptops, netbook I’m for learning only!
s, and tablets are
permitted when being
used for class
activities.
 Ipods, gaming
devices, and other
electronics are never
allowed.
 If I see you using an
electronic device at an
inappropriate time or for
a non-class activity it will
be confiscated and
turned over to the office.

13. EVERYDAY NEEDS
 Handouts for the day can
always be found on the
front table.
 Markers, glue, and
scissors for in class use
are in the drawers and
available for you to
borrow and use in class.
 I expect you to come to
class prepared everyday,
but I do keep some extra
pens and pencils on top
of the markers container.

14. EXTRA COPIES
The extra copies binder is on the front table. If you need
another copy find the binder for your class and what you
need should be available. If not, please see me.

15. THE PIGEON
 The pigeon is a joke
gift that is on loan from
a friend.
 He is very delicate so
please avoid touching
him and be gentle if
you do.

16. OTHER
 I’m here everyday at 7AM and several days a week after
school. I’m always happy to provide extra help, so don’t
hesitate to ask. I don’t accept “I don’t understand” as
any excuse for not completing an assignment. If you
don’t understand something ask for help!
 You can call or text me at this number if you need extra
help on an assignment: 978-566-9335, this is my
GoogleVoice number and I check it every evening.
 You can email me at lherzl@trsd.net for extra help too, I
usually check it at least once in the evenings.
 All assignment materials are posted on the wiki:
http://msherzlworldhistory.wikispaces – you can go visit
it tonight if you’d like to see this PowerPoint again!