1. WELCOME TO WORLD HISTORY
HONORS!
Getting to know a little bit about the classroom and
Ms. Herzl.

2. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
 I was born in NY, later
moved to VT, where I
lived until I came to MA.
 This is my fifth year at
Triton.
 I graduated from the
University of Vermont.
 I like James Bond
movies.
 I have a dog named Thor.

3. THIS SUMMER I WENT TO MUNICH & VIENNA

4. COURSE EXPECTATIONS
 Everyone received a copy of the course
expectations which they should read over carefully
tonight with a parent/guardian. Then have them fill
out the form provided on paper or on the website.
 Your grade is broken down as follows: Tests 40%,
Quizzes 10%, Projects 20%, Writing 25%, Class
Participation 5%.
 Your class will receive a lot of materials (aka:
paper) so it is highly recommended that you have a
three ring binder of at least 1” thickness to keep
track of everything and some loose leaf paper or a
notebook to take notes in.

5. DAILY EXPECTATIONS
 I expect you to come to class prepared with your
materials (textbook, pen/pencil, and binder)
everyday and ready to learn.
 I expect you to work to the best of your abilities
during class time.
 I expect you to be respectful of your peers and
teacher – this means not doing anything that would
disruptive to the classroom learning environment.
 I expect you to be mature and take responsibility for
your actions.

6. Basic Student
Class Rules Responsibilities
 1. Cooperate with and  1. Come to class
respect your teacher prepared and ready to
learn.
and classmates.
 2. Start your work on time
 2. Respect the rights and allow time to finish.
and property of others.  3. Ask for help when you
 3. Carry out your basic need it.
student responsibilities.  4. Do your own work.
 4. Follow the rules as
 5. Turn your work in on
time.
outlined in the student
 6. Accept responsibility
handbook. for grades and other
consequences.

7. CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS
 I write general
information (due dates
and upcoming tests) on
the bulletin board. I also
post information about
the current unit we are
studying (and the unit
outline) on the bulletin
board.
 I update the assignment
calendars on my wiki
page daily. I highly
suggest you check there
for updates or sync the
calendar with your own
(more on that later . . .)

8. SIGNING OUT
 If you are going to the
bathroom/locker/water
fountain you need to sign
out on the clipboard and
take the pass with you.
 When you return please
write the time of your
return and place the pass
back on the hook.
 If you need to go to the
nurse you will need a
written pass from me,
not the clipboard.

9. FOOD AND DRINK
 You may have food only during snack period (the
beginning of 3rd period). Please be considerate and
clean up your trash.
 You may bring a beverage as long as it’s in a re-
sealable bottle (no cans!). If you finish your
beverage please recycle the container.
 You may chew gum as long as you don’t stick it on
the desks!
 We will always take 2nd lunch.

10. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
 Phones, laptops, I’m for learning only!
netbooks, and tablets are
permitted when being
used for class
activities.
 Ipods, gaming devices,
and other electronics are
never allowed.
 If I see you using an
electronic device at an
inappropriate time or for
a non-class activity it will
be confiscated and
turned over to the office.

11. EVERYDAY NEEDS
 Handouts for the day can
always be found on the
front table.
 Markers, glue, and
scissors for in class use
are in the drawers and
available for you to
borrow and use in class.
 I expect you to come to
class prepared everyday,
but I do keep some extra
pens and pencils on top
of the markers container.

12. EXTRA COPIES
The extra copies binder is on the front table. If you need
another copy find the binder for your class and what you
need should be available. If not, please see me.

13. THE PIGEON
 The pigeon is a joke
gift that is on loan from
a friend.
 He is very delicate so
please avoid touching
him and be gentle if
you do.

14. OTHER
 I’m here everyday at 7AM and several days a week after
school. I’m always happy to provide extra help, so don’t
hesitate to ask. I don’t accept “I don’t understand” as
any excuse for not completing an assignment. If you
don’t understand something ask for help!
 You can call or text me at this number if you need extra
help on an assignment: 978-566-9335, this is my
GoogleVoice number and I check it every evening.
 You can email me at lherzl@trsd.net for extra help too, I
usually check it at least once in the evenings.
 All assignment materials are posted on the wiki:
http://msherzlworldhistory.wikispaces – you can go visit
it tonight if you’d like to see this PowerPoint again!