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Hello, everyone! My name is Ms. Hobbs! I am excited to be teaching US/VA history this year. We are going to learn so much together! This year, you will learn about American culture through a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people, and events in Virginia and United States history.

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US/VA History

2023-2024

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About Ms. Hobbs!

• University of Mary Washington graduate with a BA in History and M.Ed in Secondary Education.

• My favorite areas of history to learn about are the Renaissance, Reformation, the Civil War, and US civil rights history.
• In my free time, I love to read, spend time with my pets (I have two dogs, one cat, and a fish tank), and go to museums. I am so excited to learn from and get to know you all this year!

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Course Description

We will study American culture through a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people, and events in Virginia and United States history. We will investigate and evaluate the fundamental political principles, events, people, and ideas that developed and fostered our American identity and led to our country’s prominence in world affairs.

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Materials and Textbook

• Textbook: World History (School Provided)
• Computer/Laptop
• Laptop Charger
• Headphones
• 1.5-inch binder or three prong folder
• Writing utensils (Pens and Highlighter)
• Coloring Utensils

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Grading Policy and Scale

• A = 90-100%
• B+ = 87-89%
• B = 80-86%
• C+ = 77-79%
• C + 70-76%
• D+ = 67-69%
• D = 60-66%
• F = 0-59%
• NHI (Not Handed In) = 0%

Assignment Weights

70% Summative: Tests, essays, quizzes, projects and/or oral presentations. 30% Formative: Classwork, homework (synchronous and asynchronous), and daily checks.

Be Sure to Check STUDENTVUE for the most accurate grades

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Make-Up and Late Work

• Absences must be EXCUSED in order to receive make-up work.
• Make-up and late work will be recorded as an NHI until completed
• All make-up and late work must be submitted by the deadline. After the deadline has passed, I will no longer accept the assignment
• Late work must be submitted by the next class period (two calendar days) unless otherwise stated by teacher

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Class Expectations

Respect is non-negotiable

Attendance is expected

Preparation is key

Assignments are not optional

Plagiarism is NOT permitted

No eating or drinking in class

No cellphones during class time

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Communication

• Be polite

• Be mindfuld of time: Emails sent after 2:30 or on weekends/holidays will not be answered immediately
• Be patient

Tips for Effective Communication

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2023-2024

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Fire Drills

Follow the Noodle

Use Primary Route (Red)

Leave Your Belongings

Meet in the Grassy Patch

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Lockdown

Remain Completely Silent

Phones Silent and Away

Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself

Stand Along Front Board, Away from Door

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hobbsr@pwcs.edu