American History Course Details
Spring 2022
Navigating the Course
1.) The Daily Announcements, This is where you should start each day of the semester. I will post a lesson with additional resources on the topic covered each day, Information of course events, and student shout outs.
2.) NCVPS Getting Started - This is where you will start the course. All items must be completed before you can move on to module 1.
3.) 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.
4.) Modules tab - This is where you will access course notes and assignments each day.
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 28 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.
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