This document provides an overview of the World History CP classroom and expectations from teacher Ms. Herzl. It introduces Ms. Herzl, including details about her background and interests. It outlines expectations for student behavior, assignments, grading procedures, and classroom policies. Students will be participating in layered curriculum, have access to classroom resources, and are expected to follow rules regarding bathroom passes, tardiness, and use of electronics.

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 seventh 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 (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.

6.  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

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
(and the unit outline) on the
bulletin board.
 There is an assignment page
on Aspen where all
assignment information will be
posted.

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. TARDY SIGN-IN
If you are late to
class and don’t have
a pass you will need
to sign in to the tardy
book.
If you are tardy more
than 3 times a
quarter you will be
reported to the
principal.

12. 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.

13. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
 Phones, laptops, netbooks,
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!

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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?

19. 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!

20. WHY HISTORY?
 Why history -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgmNkYUL_Cw