This document provides information about the World History CP classroom and expectations. It introduces the teacher, Ms. Herzl, including details about her background and interests. It outlines course expectations such as grading on a points system and layered curriculum. Classroom expectations, rules, and procedures are also defined, such as coming prepared, signing in/out for bathroom breaks, and policies around food, drinks, and electronics. Resources available to students are noted like assignment details posted in various places.

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. 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.

4. 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
be disruptive to the classroom learning
environment.
 I expect you to be mature and take responsibility for
your actions.

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

6. 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
(and the unit outline) on the
bulletin board.
 There is an assignment page
on my wiki where all
assignments will be posted.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. TARDY SLIPS
 If you are late to class
you will need to fill out a
slip explaining why
you’re late.
 Tardy slips are saved, if
this a repeated problem
they are given to a
principal and parents
are notified.

11. FOOD AND DRINK
 THIS IS A NUT FREE ROOM!
 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
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.
I’m for learning only!

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.
 The pigeon does not have
a name. Any
suggestions?

17. 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!