Mr Mc Guire KYRENE AKIMEL AAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mr. Mc. Guire KYRENE AKIMEL A-AL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019 -20 SOCIAL STUDIES - WORLD HISTORY

Welcome IF I AM YOUR STUDENT’S FIRST PERIOD (HOMEROOM) TEACHER, PLEASE ENSURE TO TAKE A STUDENT A SUPPLY LIST DON’T GET OVERWHELMED, WE HAVE 180 DAYS OF INSTRUCTION

Mc. Guire’s Class Expectations 1. BE READY TO LEARN! 2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 3. Be respectful to one another. 4. Clean up after yourself. 5. Give 100% effort. 6. Have fun (within reason)!

More expectations

Positive Incentives (PBIS) FOL’s - (front of the line passes) Snake “Bites” – Personal “tickets” given for appropriate behaviors SOTM – (Student of the Month) to recognize outstanding students in ALL areas of school Game Day (Mr. Mc. Guire’s room) - designed to be fun for students that are academically and behaviorally in good standing. Students that need extra time or assistance will use these days to get caught up. INCENTIVE

Discipline Major details can be found in 2019 -20 Family Handbook In class – Refocus (no parent contact), ISI time-out or referral (both parent notification) Elsewhere on campus issued by any teacher – “Oops” ticket (may result in lunch detention) infractions such as horseplay/running in halls, food/gum, hats/hoods in building, electronic devices (held in front office and supervised by administrative staff)

What NOT to bring to class…

Academic Support Opportunities Mc. Guire’s Homework Club Purpose: students who did not complete work in class or for homework may attend Homework Club to finish assignments Student receives a pass to go to Homework Club at lunch Students may still purchase a lunch before going to Homework Club, or bring a lunch from home Attendance is optional ZAP (zeros aren’t permitted) Purpose: to allow students an additional opportunity to complete missing work Wednesdays from 2: 00 PM to 3: 30 PM Must attend the ENTIRE time (even if assignment is finished before end time) Parents will be notified (since arrangements will need to be made for getting home) Will begin after Labor Day (September 2 nd) Attendance will be mandatory (unless arrangements have been made with an administrator)

World History

How do I label my “papers”? Name, date and period ALL in the UPPER RIGHT HANDSIDE Looks like this!!!

World History Curriculum G. R. A. P. E. S. (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) World History -Mapping skills -Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China -Greece, Rome -Middle Ages -Renaissance and Reformation

Continued… Current Events – CNN Student News (most Fridays) and may be homework (*currently in transition) Economics (incorporated within each study as well as additional material when needed) Project Based Learning Activities Independent thinking Research WICOR

Textbooks Class set only – most reading/work should be completed in class 2 different text books National Geographic: World Cultures and Geography National Geographic: World History – Great Civilizations Students will have online access

How will they be graded? 80% Assessment (weighted) Tests/quizzes Projects 20% Practice (weighted) Class work Participation Extra credit (if given)

If your child is absent It is THEIR responsibility to come see me about what they have missed. Most can be found on my section of the school web page Your child has the number of days they were absent to turn in work that they’ve missed

Programs here at Akimel A-al AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) AVID “class” starts in seventh grade Support to help students with college readiness College outlook is seen around the campus WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Eighth WEB grade students mentor groups of sixth graders Orientation Day ? (8: 30 AM -12: 00 PM)

Exploration Students not in intervention groups will be scheduled into classes that provide exploration in a variety of topics These could include connections to STEM, the Arts (photography), Technology, Typing Skills, Community Service and Health/Fitness (yoga)

Odds and ends There should be a “Problem Resolution” table downstairs Bus transportation issues (view district web page: Departments/Transportation) – Maricopa bus riders ask front office staff (*There is a transportation table downstairs also) Suggest bringing lunch from home the first few weeks of school It is going to be a great year

Akimel A-al PTSO! Parent Teacher Student Organization Meetings around once a month Make sure to link your Fry’s card to our school (directions under fundraising link on the PTSO’s page) Visit their page on the school’s website to get involved!

2019 -20 Yearbooks- Don’t wait! D L O S WE T U O T S LA ! ! ! R A YE • Meet the Teacher Special: Order a Yearbook and receive extra signing pages for free! • You can use a credit card: Order at www. yearbookordercenter. com Enter order number: 6161 • Or cash/check Order forms available in the MPR $35

Must haves: See Akimel A-al web page for details (or hand-out in back) *Pencil(s), pen(s) Invisible tape (replenish as needed) *These can be regular or mechanical. If mechanical, please ensure your student has plenty of replacement lead Donate to “classroom”: Tissue (Kleenex) Cleansing wipes (not baby wipes) Colored pencils Glue sticks Construction paper Crayons (Special requests throughout the year may be forthcoming)