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Advanced Placement United States History

 

                Welcome to Mr. Turk’s class, I hope that you all are settling into a very different school year than any we’ve had before! As such, instructional approaches and use of technology have been modified. Very little paper will be used during this course as far as handouts and/or student work submission. Student email, Canvas and MS Teams will be utilized for student/teacher communication, lesson delivery, assignment/submission, resources and materials.

                This is my seventh year at Monroe High School and my twenty-second year in education. Most of my career has been in eastern North Carolina, including two years as an assistant principal. I am excited to be back in Union County and teaching at my alma mater.

                I grew up in Monroe and graduated MHS in 1985. After high school, I served in the U.S. Navy as an Operations Specialist and travelled extensively in Asia and the western Pacific. I am a graduate of George C. Wallace State Community College (AS), Troy University (BS- Social Science/Secondary Education), and East Carolina University (MSA-School Administration). I achieved National Board certification in 2003 and I am Advanced Placement certified in both United States History and World History.

 

Please see the following links for tutorials and updates on use of technology:

 

If we have another day where NC Cloud is down; and you are not able to login from home. You can use the following link to get into Canvas and still get to your courses for the day.  Put this in your phone or somewhere you can have it just in case.

 

https://ucps.instructure.com/

 

 Update your chromebook this week… if not you will run into all sorts of issues:

 

Settings-About Chrome OS - Check For Updates.

 

UCPS student tutorials for technology  

  https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/Page/7372

 

Tutorial- Accessing Microsoft Teams through Canvas.

 

https://youtu.be/ykK_XOu3vuk

 

MS TEAMS

 

A link to MS Teams will be available to students for each daily lesson. IT IS THE EXPECTATION OF STUDENTS TO BE CONNECTED TO THE DAILY LESSON WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF CLASS BEGINNING.

 

 

 

MATERIALS

 

1 large (2 inch minimum) 3 ring binder and paper

Internet access

Blue or black ink pens (NOT RED)

Computer (charged and only used as directed).

 

 

GRADES

 

Test/Corrections- 20% of your overall grade.

 

Quiz/Essay- 25% of your overall grade.

 

Classwork assignments/Participation- 40%

 

Homework assignments- 15% Turn in by the beginning of class the following day.

 

A-90-100, B-80-89, C-70-79, D-60-69, F-0-59

 

MAKEUP WORK

 

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ABSENT STUDENT TO ACCESS AND COMPLETE/SUBMIT MISSING ASSIGNMENTS IN CANVAS AND/OR SCHEDULE MAKEUP TESTS/QUIZZES WITH ME.

 

I will be available for office hours Fridays via MS Teams and/or email (1:30-3:00).

 

 

 

DISCIPLINE

 

In addition to the MHS handbook, I consider ANYTHING which impairs my ability to teach or a student’s ability to learn a discipline problem. PLEASE REVIEW the UCPS policy on cheating/plagiarism.

 

 

CLASS GUIDELINES:

 

1. BE RESPECTFUL: One person speaks at a time. Raise your hand if you have a question or something to share.  Bullying/taunting/name calling will NOT be tolerated.

 

1. BE PREPARED: Bring all materials (computer, notebook, paper, pencils/pens, assignments, etc.) every day.

 

1. BE NEAT: NO FOOD, DRINK, OR CELLPHONES will be allowed in the classroom. No personal grooming/makeup during class time. Clean up after yourself at the end of each period and take all personal items with you. IF I SEE YOUR PHONE, I TAKE YOUR PHONE.

 

 

WEB RESOURCES/CONTACT INFORMATION

 

 

1. Textbook: “The American Pageant” available through Canvas (‘Files’)

 

2. Parent Portal- Digital grade book with assignment grades, dates and current averages and attendance. Please contact the front office for log in information.

 

3. Assignments and additional resources will be available on Canvas, AP Classroom, Albert IO, etc.

 

 

4. Phone: (704)-296-3130 Fax: (704)-296-3138 Email: chris.turk@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

Parents, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Please send me an email indicating that you have read and understand the course guidelines and requirements. Be sure to include your contact information. Thank you for your time and effort in helping to assure a quality education for every student at Monroe High School.

                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                               Chris Turk -Social Studies Department