American History Course Details
Days 1 and 2
I have included A LOT of really good information to help you get started. Be sure to read through everything listed below. I will be posting announcements regularly in the course. You should start each day by reading the announcement. It will have important information that will help you be successful. I will also be messaging you in Canvas. Be sure your email in Canvas is correct so that you can be notified of messages. You will need to respond to all Canvas messages.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at the info below! It is going to be a great semester!
Complete the Getting Started Module. The Getting Started Lesson covers very important information that will help you navigate and complete the course work. You can find this link on the course homepage in Canvas. The pic below is what you will see on your home screen.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
When are my assignments due?
- Daily!!! Please click here for the full pacing guide. It is very important to work hard and stay up-to-date. Please contact me if you need anything. I am here to help.
Where do I start each day when I log into the course?
Check Announcements
- I will post announcements weekly. The announcements will contain a the pacing guide, a valuable “teaching lesson” to help you master your assignments and assessments, and essential information you need to know about the daily functioning of the course, i.e. test info, course changes, important due dates, etc....
Course Documents
- This is where you will see the pacing guide and syllabus. I suggest printing the pacing guide so you can cross off completed work each day.
Modules tab
- This is where you will access course notes and assignments each day.
How/when do I contact the teacher if I need help?
- Please contact me as often as you need to fully understand the material at 336-496-1861(Google Voice) or through the Canvas Messaging System. I will get back to you ASAP.
Student Expectations
Expectations
- Students are required to login daily Monday through Friday. You can use weekends to get on pace.
- Everyday students should read the information posted in the Daily Announcement. Announcements contain due dates, important course information, a teaching lesson, explanations of terms, extra resources and student celebrations.
- Communication is essential to this class. Students can contact the teacher through text messages, phone calls, and canvas messages. Students are expected to respond to messages the teacher sends them. If you are confused, lost or frustrated then please let your teacher know. We are here to help you!
- Time management is important to be successful in this course. To help with time management, teachers will post a list of daily activities students should complete. Completing these daily activities will break down each module so that they are completed on time.
- NCVPS has its own calendar. NCVPS does not have teacher workdays or half days. We do not get off for weather. It is the responsibility of the student to let the teacher know if they do not have internet access.
About Ms. Davis
I am veteran teacher with 30 years of teaching experience in North Carolina. My experience has spanned grades from kindergarten to grade 12 and I LOVE teaching high school! I am certified in Social Studies, grades 9-12, English Language Arts 6-12, and Media/Information Science K-12. I earned my bachelor's and master's from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I earned National Board's Certification in 2007 and renewed in 2016.
My hobbies include traveling, sewing and spending time with my two children, Steven and Jacob and my cat Sally Mae. I also enjoy dabbling in graphic design. I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of my students.
For a short video about me, click here!