The document provides an overview of the World History AP course syllabus at Oakland Mills High School. It introduces the teacher and their goals for the year. It outlines attendance policies, electronic device policies, behavioral expectations, and consequences. It details what students need for the class, including materials and an understanding of the AP test and grading policy. Students are given tasks to complete, including forms to fill out.

1. World History AP Syllabus & Intro Richard Smart World History AP Oakland Mills High School

2. Introductions Who am I? My Goals for the year… Ensure that I am as available as needed for each student. Plan at least one field trip for each class. Attend an extra-curricular event for every student I teach. The purpose for today

3. Attendance Policy Lawful and Unlawful Absences Early Dismissal Review the OMHS Student Planner as follows: Message from Staff and Administration Administrative Disciplinary Assignments Guidance Counselor Assignments The Oakland Mills Motto, Vision and Mission Statements and Values 2nd Period Teachers – Announce & Review

4. Electronic Equipment and Other Devices Cell phones and electronics may not be seen or used between the hours of 7:20a.m. to 2:10 p.m. If seen, they will be confiscated and given to an administrator for parent pick up/or more consequences. Beepers, pagers, and laser pointers are not to be brought to school at all. Also review the following OMHS Policies and Procedures in the Student Planner below: Standards of Dress Class Cutting Lateness to Class Lateness to school Regular Bell Schedule and Two-Hour late Opening and Three-Hour Computing Your Final Grade 2nd Period Teachers – Announce & Review

5. Behavior Expectations: Formal Environment Dress Follow school dress code. No visible/audible hats/electronic devices Professionally - for work, not for socializing. Language Low volume and calm tone. Positive language – no swearing. Address teacher as Mr. or Mrs. Wait to be acknowledged before speaking. Attitude Expecting to work. Wanting to succeed. Encouraging others. Respecting diversity Preparation Meet deadlines Bring a pencil, pen and any other required equipment. In seat before late bell. Actions Eat or Drink before class. Remain in seats during instruction. Help others to learn by avoiding distracting behaviors.

6. Classroom Consequences Stage 1 Verbal Warning pointing out the problem. Stage 2 Seat change in classroom, 30 minute after school detention with teacher and possible parent / guardian phone call. Stage 3 Isolation from classroom, 1 hour after school detention with teacher and parent / guardian phone call. Stage 4 Referral to administration. NB Some infringements may merit immediate application of stages 2, 3 or 4

7. What do I need for WHAP? Materials E-mail address Spiral Notebook Ring Binder Flash Drive

8. What do you need to know about WHAP? AP Test But not just about the test… Work outside the classroom is more important than the work within Bookends for each week People have survived! 20/35 taking World Religions this year

9. Grading Policy All work you submit should be neatly presented (word processed or written in ink not pencil), titled, named and dated. Classwork and homework - 20% Quizzes (always announced) - 30% Tests / Essays / Quarterly paper / projects - 40% Participation - 10% If you are absent you should see the teacher during the next class and discover what work you have missed. A deadline will be set and all work submitted by the deadline will receive full credit. Late work – one day late = 10% reduction. More than one day – no credit without prior arrangement.

10. Tasks Internet use form Online Survey http:// classroom.learningsmart.org Student information form with signature Sign ups http://wiki.learningsmart.org Check out the other tech tools