Welcome to World Studies

1. Welcome to World Studies Mr. Pietruszka

2. Who Am I? • Mr. Pietruszka (Puh-true-ska) aka Mr. P aka Masta P aka P-Dizzle • 9th year at Harlan • Bachelors in Social Science Ed • Masters in Curriculum and Instruction • Sponsor of Grub Club and MIKVA Challenge • Love to travel • Fan of music • Go Bears, Go Cubs, Go Hawks • Like to cook (and eat) • Enjoy the outdoors

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4. Why Am I Here? • I am called to teach. • I believe my content area (social studies) has the power to change lives. • I am passionate about working with young people.

5. What I believe about you… • 1. You want to be successful in life; you don’t want to fail. • 2. You are capable of passing my class with an A, B, or C. • 3. You are a unique individual; no one else is quite like you. • 4. You are a good person. • 5. You deserve an excellent education.

6. My Expectations of You • That you are here to learn. • That you are willing to put forth your best effort. • That you take class seriously. • That you come prepared and on time. • That you will respect the class and the classroom.

7. Your Expectations of Me • What are they?

8. My Promises to You • I will… • Support you • Teach lessons that will better help you understand yourself and the world around you. • Be fair and respectful to you • Do my best to understand your perspective/ where you are coming from. • Be patient with you

9. Classroom Procedures/ Rules • 1. Come to class prepared • 2. Enter before the bell, settle down once you enter. • 3. Look at the board, work on bell-ringer. • 4. Respect your classmates, myself, and our classroom. • No name calling, laughing, talking over people • 5. Participate in activities and complete assignments.

10. About the Course • What is “World Studies?” • What do you expect to learn about? • Study of geography, history, culture, current events • Focus on reading skills in preparation for the ACT. • Focus on big ideas such as power, identity, and oppression.

12. Our Assignments Types of Assignments The Binder Check • Bell-ringers • Cornell Notes • In-class Activities • Reading Assignments • Binder Checks • Reflections • Projects • Assessments • Extra Credit • Daily assignments (BR’s, CN’s, in-class activities, and HW) will get stamps worth a certain point value. • Keep all stamped work in a binder/ folder. • Binder checks take place every 5 weeks and are worth big points. • Worth 400-600 pts.

13. How can I pass? • 1. Don’t miss class. • 2. Don’t act a fool. • 3. Do your work, especially binder checks • Grading Scale • 100-90 A • 89-80 B • 79-70 C • 69-60 D • 59-0 F

14. Your Education • This is an opportunity for you to take yourself to a better place in life. • It isn't just about getting a grade or a diploma, its about learning who you are, who you were made to me, and who you can become!

15. Harlanfalcons.org • Miss a day or two? • Lose an assignment? • I upload everything to the Harlan website.

16. Need Extra Help? • Before School (7-7:30 am) • During School (4th and 5th period) • After School (3-3:30pm) • Outside of School • Email: Dapietruszka@cps.edu

17. Any questions?