6. Mission:
Ms. Hoetzlein’s
class is a respectful
classroom
established to build
a foundation for
excellence through
academic,
behavioral, and
social success.
7. Welcome to my class...
• Welcome to AP Government /
Sociology.
• I am here to teach; you are here to
learn. I will do my job; you will do
yours, and together we will utilize this
year wisely and beneficially.
• A positive attitude is the key to
success. Let’s keep it all the times.
8. AP Government
Syllabus Highlights
• Folder Checks (every Friday, include
vocabulary, notes, current events,
discussion questions)
• Weekly Vocabulary Quizzes
• Projects (at least one per unit)
9. AP Government
Syllabus Highlights
• 6 Units (each with at least one project,
one multiple choice test, and one FRQ)
• 2 tentative field trips (Newseum,
Annapolis)
• Supplies (binder, dividers, 6 three
prong folders, highlighter, paper, pen,
notecards)
10. MY PROMISE:
YOU WILL EARN AN
A OR B,
AND PASS
THE AP TEST
IF YOU DO
EVERYTHING I ASK
11. Class Policies
There are only five basic classroom policies.
Following these policies will help keep our
class environment peaceful and productive.
If you choose not to adhere to the policies,
there will be logical consequences.
12. Why do we have policies?
A policy is a plan that guides our actions.
To do things effectively, we have to adhere to some
common sense policies:
Governments invoke laws to help maintain peaceful
communities.
Companies have by-laws in order to facilitate productive
work environments.
Games have rules to create a baseline standard of play.
»So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow
some basic classroom rules! I call them my class
policies.
13. Classroom Policies
1. Arrive on time.
2. Be ready to learn.
3. Always act and speak in an appropriate
manner.
4. No personal electronics allowed.
5. Respect the classroom environment.
!
15. Class Procedures
We will only be reviewing the most
commonly used procedures at this time.
Refer to your Procedures handout for a
more complete list.
Procedures may be changed or added to if
the need arises.
16. Why Do We Have Procedures?
A procedure is the way that we do things.
To do things efficiently, we have to follow some
simple procedures, for example:
To open your locker, you have to select your
combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.
To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in
the recipe.
To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the
number in the right order.
»So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow
some simple procedures!
17. Room Procedure: Arrival
• Greet your teacher as you enter the
room.
• Complete any distracting tasks (pencil
sharpening, identifying missing
assignments, restroom, hand
sanitizer) prior to the bell.
• As soon as the bell rings complete the
Warm-up and copy the Objective.
• Remain in your seat, quietly waiting
for your teacher to provide direction.
18. Room Procedure:
During Instruction
• When your teacher holds up her hand and says “Give
me five” that means the entire class should be
absolutely silent and still within 5 seconds.
• Listen carefully as your teacher speaks.
• Refrain from touching other students and their
property.
• Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged if you
have a question, comment, or concern that you would
like addressed.
• Be polite, respectful, prepared, and productive.
19. Room Procedure: Gotta Go!!!
• Ask permission to leave.
• Wait until permission is granted.
• Write you name under “Who’s Out” on the
Whiteboard.
• Fill out the clipboard just below these instructions.
• Get it signed.
• When you return, erase your name from “Who’s
Out?” and place the clipboard on the whiteboard
ledge.
20. Room Procedure: Missing Work
• As soon as appropriate, access
hhssocialstudies.weebly.com for Warm-up,
Objective, and Homework.
• Discuss missed activities and assignments
with a classmate.
• Find the relevant handouts, which are
organized by date in the file cabinet.
• Use Edmodo to complete the handouts, if
necessary.
• Turn in missing work as soon as possible.
21. Room Procedure: Team Work
• Your teacher will assign teams.
• Follow the activity steps listed in your instructions.
• You are responsible for (and graded on) your
efforts and the results of the team.
• If you have a question ask your team members first.
If no one can answer, appoint one person to raise
their hand to ask the teacher.
• You must be willing to help if a team member needs
it.
• Stay in group and on task.
22. Maintaining the
Classroom
Pick up any garbage 2mm in diameter or
more.
Recycle papers (4x4 inches or more),
plastic bags, aluminum cans, and plastic
bottles.
Do not intentionally deface school, personal,
or other’s personal property.
23. Dismissal
Clean your work area and take all garbage
to the trash can.
Wait in your seat for the teacher to
dismiss you.
Leave quietly, ONLY after you have been
given permission to do so.
24. Room Procedure:
Fire Drill
• Calmly walk out of the classroom, and turn
left.
• Follow the tallest person down the North
stairs directly to the front parking lot.
• Wait quietly for your teacher.
• When your teacher reads off your name,
clearly say “here.”
• When dismissed, calmly walk directly back to
the classroom and take your seat.
25. When There Is a
Substitute
We treat guests in our room as courteously or
better than we treat Ms. Hoetzlein.
Sit in your assigned seat ONLY.
Maintain proper voice levels.
Remain on task.
Be helpful and courteous.
» Subs will report behaviors (good & bad) and
proper consequences will be applied.
26. Final Thought
“Learning without reasoning leads to
confusion; thinking without learning is
wasted effort.”
~Confucius
