See you next week

 

CLASSROOM RULES

1) Only one person talking at a time

2) After seats are assigned, that is where you will sit

3) Always respect the opinions of others

4) All due dates will be posted well in advance and strictly adhered to

5) Pick up after yourselves

6) HAVE FUN!

 

This link will get you to the school home page, please ensure you review it and pay particular attention to the bell schedule and dress code.

 

OHS home page

 

Make sure you use your student ID to register on school loop, this is the best way to communicate with me outside of school and it is also where I will post grades and progress reports.

 

School loop

 

The following link will get you started on the Constitution, I mentioned this in the last post, it's not required but if you take a look you will be much better prepared when school starts next week.

 

U.S. Constitution

 

 

 

 

 

BONUS

Congratulations on reading this far, here's you reward.  When you come to class next week, bring in a one paragraph statement explaining what you think is going on in the picture at the top of this post.  It will get you out of the first pop quiz  :-)  See you next week. 

 

 

 



Welcome to US History

Welcome to U.S. history,
I'm your teacher Mr. Holmes.  This is my first year teaching high school but I have taught at different time over the pat 20 years in the Marine Corps to include four years as a Drill Instructor.  I received both a bachelors degree in history and a masters degree in education from National University.  I'm looking forward to this year and getting to know all of you.

My teaching philosophy
I love history and it is my sincere hope that you will also.  The angle that I approach each lesson with is how can I make this relevant to you...the student.  How can we take what we are learning and apply it to your lives and your future to best set you up for success in everything that you do and want to do.

We are in this together and I promise you that the more you participate, the more fun class will be.  The good news for you is that I am not a fan of homework, the downside to that we will need to go "bell-to-bell" while in class to accomplish what we need.

Much of this class will be learner centered, that is to say that I will give you assignments, guidelines and a timeline and the rest will be up to you.

You can give yourself a head start by reviewing the U.S. Constitution and specifically the Bill of Rights.  You will come to see that these ideas are woven throughout the course.

I will post again next week with some important links for you to take a look at.

Until later, Mr. Holmes