How to Succeed in Mr. Mac's Class
- Your
Student
will succeed in this class if they follow the rules, and complete and
use
the Study Guides.
- Your
Student
will have something to do in World History I, II, or A.P. European
History after every
class.
- I stress
Reading
the Text, Taking Notes from that Reading, and then Reviewing those
Notes.
- All this
should
be done prior to the lecture or class work.
Read it, Write it, Review it, Remember it.
The above Mantra is how to study, use it, be one with the only
tool
you have, your book
Other Gifts from Mr. Mac's Utopia
Read
the
Text Book and Practice people pleasing behaviors. ( be polite, be
enthusiastic,
be considerate, be on time)
Outline from the Text, Take notes from Class Lectures.
Complete the Study Guides and Homework.
Study Guides can be used on most tests and have to be completed to pass
the
course
Participate in class, participate in discussions, complete and turn in
journals
and assignments
Correct Tests - 1 per quarter up to an 83.
Complete a Biography, or Jeopardy 1 per quarter
Take Education seriously.
Warnings
Mr.
MacGuinness’
Pet Peeves
Sleeping in Class or putting your head down
it’s rude ,
don’t do it !!!!!
Talking when I am talking
Being rude to others during discussions
Disrupting Class and being disrespectful
Speaking out without raising your hand!!!
My Room is like my house don't mess it up or treat it like a dumping
ground.
Biographies will be assigned, to be completed by the end of each
quarter,
for disciplinary infractions, (if you do them they will help your
grade,
if you do not, they will result in a 0 )
World History I and II are both SOL courses and are required to
graduate
High School with a Diploma
This class is not difficult just do the work and you will be successful
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