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{calvin_at_school.gif} My Philosophy of Teaching:
As a teacher, I believe it is my job, and vocation, to help, each child I interact with, to become productive and successful in the life that they are in the process of choosing. If necessary, I will do all I can to turn them away from choices that seem inappropriate or counter-productive and show them a better way to reach their goals. How to do that? I believe that first and foremost a teacher must love her students unconditionally, wherever place or level they are at. She must at the same time, set an example for them to follow in order to assist their moving beyond that point. Growth and change can be uncomfortable but they are necessary in order to learn positive life skills such as organization and work ethic, character education such as integrity and honesty, and content materials. I expect to be treated with respect by students and in return, I promise to treat them with the same. A two way relationship helps both the students and teacher to learn in a safe and open atmosphere. As a social Studies teacher,I am committed to helping students learn all they need to know to be creditable American citizens and maintain the freedom and democracy that is their birthright. I am especially interested in encouraging critical thinking skills as only an informed and knowledgeable citizenry can keep a democratic nation functioning.. As a teacher, I embrace Technology and believe that all students must become adept at it if they are to succeed in this brave,new world. I encourage parent participation and have found that parental support makes all the difference in a student's success. You are always the first, primary and end cause for all student achievement. Please feel free to email me at mailto:Ldesaulniers@thomas.k12.ga.us or quarryhome@gmail.com or call the school at 229-225-5050 if any concerns arise or if you need to talk about how your child is doing.

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As the famous country music singer,Gentleman Jim Reeves, said,"Won't you come on in?"
a class syllabus
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Any questions contact me at 229-225-2050 or quarryhome@gmail.com
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The world of United States History as taught by Miss D at
Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia
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As the famous country music singer,Gentleman Jim Reeves, said,"Won't you come on in?"
(click here for a class syllabus

"History makes men and women wise; poetry, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; morality, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend." Sir Francis Bacon
"Every time history repeats itself the price goes up". Anonymous"It is not disgrace to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim, is a sin." Dr. B. Mays
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2,125 as of 8/1/2013. WhatWhat will it rest of 2013-14?2014-15?
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Welcome to My World!
(click here to view our school web site or here to get a map)
As the famous country music singer,Gentleman Jim Reeves, said,"Won't you come on in?"
class syllabus {Final US Hx syllabus 2013.doc}
Any questions contact me at quarryhome@gmail.com
Go Jackets!!!!
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and requires effortorganization to comprehend and at home It will also allow you to add your own work and create a portfolio. More about that later.home.
Wikis are a form of fairly new technology. Wikipedia is the best example that I am aware of. You should look at some US History wikis on Wiki space in order to see how they work.
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I have attached the US History syllabus on this page; please read it.
You are going to use the discussion board this year. You will be discussing with your classmates certain concepts and ideas about the USA. I have the capability to read/check/delete these so please read my attached Discussion Board Policy memo here. People who do not follow the policy will be banned from using the discussion board. Instead they will do writing assignments. I'd stick with the Board.
On the right side of this page is the Navigation bar. It is a list of links to the other pages in this wiki. For example, if you need to check on a classwork assignment that you did not finish in class for unit 1; click on Unit 1: Colonial era . This will take you to the appropriate page. Once on the page, use the table of contents to navigate to the specific area that you need to be at, such as Assignments.
Each unit page will contain the following: Performance standards for Georgia, Essential questions for the unit , key questions that you need to be able to answer at the end of the unit, assignments and anything else that applies to that unit.
Since all of the work that we will do this year is on this wiki, I will not be making additional paper copies for students who lose the copies that I give them. You will need to print out any missing work on your own time and at your own expense. You will not be printing out additional copies on my printer. I believe the Media Center charges 10 cents per sheet of paper to print.
{wiki.jpg} Power points from each unit are available. You will be able to use them for review. Students who miss class will be able to use this feature to keep up with work. Hospital Home Bound students and those who suffer the shameful experience of suspension will also be able to keep up by accessing this site at home.
as private. I will be sending invites to all of you to join once I have all your emails. This will occur in the first 9 weeks of school. Once a member you will have certain privileges depending on the page. Some pages you can only read, some you can read and discuss with each other and some you can edit or revise. It will depend on what I , the Manager, decide..
Script that is blue or purple is linked to the site described in the script. Just click on it and you will travel in cyberspace to the site.
language. Very Usefuluseful if you it to readnavigate to the wiki.

"Every time history repeats itself the price goes up". Anonymous"It is not disgrace to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim, is a sin." Dr. B. Mays
Current Announcements:
{Laurel_As_wicked_witch.jpg} August 2013! Welcome back to a new year and the fascinating world of American History
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2,125 as of 8/1/2013. What will it be for the rest of 2013-14?

17. click here to read "The story of Valley Forge"
18. {1. Relevance of the US Constitution.doc}
19. {Mayflower compact.doc}
First 9 weeks Quick-writes
1 {Ben Franklin worksheet 2013.doc}

3. Notes and review work due after you take the unit test. See calender for dates.
4. Click below for the Unit Two- American revolution to a New Nation power points:
1789-1801 2009-10.ppt} {Causes+of+the+American+Revolution+GO 2013.doc}
5. Click here for American Revolution Notes Worksheets,
notes 2009-10.doc} {Causes+of+the+American+Revolution+GO 2010.doc}
6. Review Pages-click here
{Constitution ans Articles of Confed review.doc} {First 9 weeks unit 1 and 2 Review.ppt}