Becky Grohman

AP World History

Granbury High SchoolGranbury, Texas

Who am I?

My daughter , Ashley/ Wedding dayColorado Springs, COGarden of the Gods

Born in Odessa, Texas/ A true Texas Girl

My husband, Gary

Granddaughters,

Chloe Vicenzi (R)and Isabel Vicenzi (L)

AP World China Trip 2011

My Education

• Bachelor of Science

• Athletic Coaching/P.E.• Bachelor of Science

• Elementary Education

CENTENARY COLLEGE

of LOUISIANA

Masters - Education Administration and Curriculum

Teaching Experiences• Hendersonville High School – P.E. Hendersonville, Tennessee 1980 -1983

• Hendersonville Elementary – 6th English

• McCoy Elementary - 5th & 6th English Carrolton, Texas 1983 - 1992

• Cope Middle School – 7th & 8th English

Bossier City, Louisiana 1992 - 1999

School

• Jasper High School 10th English and Honors World History Plano, Texas 2000 - 2007

• Granbury High School 10th World History 11th U.S. History 11th English

• 2007 - 2010• AP World History Instructor/ • College Board Grader • 2010 - Present

Celebrating

33 Years

of Teaching

What will I be doing this year?

What are the rules in this classroom?

• Cooperate with your teacher and your classmates.

• Respect the rights and property of others.

• Carry out your basic school responsibilities.

Mrs. Grohman’sClassroom Contract

•Guidelines

•Procedures

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned DO IT NOW! when the tardy bell rings. These are timed!Follow the agenda on the board:

Bellwork:“ If I could be principal for a day...”STARR Objectives:Students will be able to understand

the classroom policies and procedures.

Language ObjectivesStudents will read, write and

summarize important details.

Daily Agenda

Guideline #2

Bring ALL materials to class and take them with you when you leave.Must have #2 PencilsBlack ONLY ink PensWide-Ruled PaperBinders – 6 all colored

Guideline #3

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #4

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the GISD and Granbury High School handbooks.

Special Guideline

• This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

Classroom Procedures

Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

Entering the roomEntering the room• Please enter quietly• Put your things in the

back of your row. Take your seat!

• Take out your materials• Review the agenda• Begin DO IT NOW!

assignment

Where in the world is …

• The pencil sharpener• Extra paper• Pencils – sharpened• Kleenex tissues• Clock?

Getting your attentionGetting your attention

I will:•Stand in front of the class

•Raise my hand

•Wait for everyone to be quiet

•Remember “One Pirate, One Nation!”

Paper HeadingPaper Heading

•MLA Format –plus unique number

•Place on all homework assignments

*

Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have the assigned homework or materials for class.

•Fill it out

•Sign and date it

•Turn it in with the homework papers in the black basket.

Student Responsibility Card

Finish Classwork EarlyFinish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next?Activities

• Work on unfinished AP WORLD HISTORY assignments

• Read your book or Document Reader

• Work on your DO IT NOW!

• Review vocabulary words

• Start working on tonight's homework of reading/notes

Turning in papersTurning in papers• Place your paper on the desk in

the black trays. • You are responsible for putting

your work in the tray for a grade.

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

•The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

•Do not start packing up prior to the bell

•Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:

“Have a nice day”

“Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis

• Library/Media Center• Special guests• Progress Reports• Working Cooperatively• Fire Drill• Intercom Announcements• Assemblies• Substitute Teacher

Remember…I truly believe in your potential to score a 5 on your AP Exam and I want you to believe in it too!

Have an awesome year!

Mrs. Grohman