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Welcome to Room 410!

Welcome to Room 410!. Mr. Mahegan U.S. History II and Civics for Boston Youth Charlestown High School. Introductions. Please state your name, your child’s name, and one thing that you really liked or didn’t like about history class when you were in school. About Me. Name Henry Mahegan

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Welcome to Room 410!

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  1. Welcome to Room 410! Mr. Mahegan U.S. History II and Civics for Boston Youth Charlestown High School

  2. Introductions • Please state your name, your child’s name, and one thing that you really liked or didn’t like about history class when you were in school.

  3. About Me • Name • Henry Mahegan • Education • Bachelor of Arts in History from Trinity College in Hartford, CT • Masters of Education from UMass Boston through the Boston Teacher Residency program • Experience • Co-taught U.S. History II and AP U.S. History at Charlestown High School last year • Worked in media relations for seven years before becoming a teacher

  4. Goals and Philosophy • My goal is NOT to have students memorize the dates of battles, the order of the Presidents, or entire speeches • My goal is to teach students to draw on their own experiences to form opinions about the past and help them develop the skills to think critically about history • AND to create a safe and welcoming learning environment where it is okay to make mistakes and where students will be encouraged to express their opinions But I won’t be upset if that happens

  5. In-Class Activities • I try to make every lesson interesting and engaging • I want students to showcase their creativity whenever possible • AND I also like to reward students for a job well done

  6. Class Materials • A spiral bound notebook • A pen or pencil .75¢ What does my child need to bring to your class every day? Everything else will be provided .25¢

  7. Grading Policy • Within the course of each unit we study your child should expect… • Homework roughly twice a week • At least one quiz (announced or surprise) • A unit test • A unit project • AND a notebook check

  8. More on the Grading Policy • Your child’s grade for each term, as well as for the year will breakdown roughly like this… • Classwork – 35% • Homework – 15% • Tests/Quizzes – 20% • Notebooks – 15% • Projects – 15%

  9. Staying Connected • There are two easy ways to check on your child’s grades as well as stay connected to what is going on in this classroom… • Both of which are detailed in tonight’s handout

  10. Communication • If I haven’t already, I hope to speak with each of you individually either in person or over the phone • You have all been teaching your children for a lot longer than I ever will • Please call or email me any time • I am always looking for guest speakers or volunteers Also in tonight’s handout Henry Mahegan C – (617) 360-1754 E – hmahegan@gmail.com

  11. Parent Survey • Please take a moment to complete the survey at your desk • These survey’s are for me to get to know you and your child better and will not be used for any other purpose • If you are uncomfortable answering any of these questions please leave them blank

  12. Any Questions?

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