Welcome to CWI

Welcome to Contemporary World Issues. Use this reference guide to help you navigate the classroom and get
acclimated to your new history class.

Contact Information
Ms. Alvarado
Room 310

Ms. Low
Room P16

Mrs. Doiguchi
Room 303

Email:

Email:
kathryn.low@mvla.net

Email:
chelsea.doiguchi@mvla.net

sarah.alvarado@mvla.net
website:
msalvaradohistory.weebly.com

Website:
Website:
http://mslowhistory.weebly.c https://sites.google.com/site/history
om/
withmrsdoiguchi/

Classroom Expectations
1. Respect the Classroom Community
: Differences in political and religious views are not
to be the occasion for negative comments, but a learning opportunity. Students are asked
to listen attentively when somebody has been recognized and allowed the opportunity to
speak.
2. Come to Class Prepared to Work
:
Studentsareexpectedtobeintheirseatswhenthebell

rings,withtheirnotebookoutandreadyforclass.
3. The Teacher, Not the Bell, Dismisses the Class:
Studentsareexpectedtoparticipateandbe

ontaskthedurationofclassandmustremainseateduntilexcused.
4. No Food or Drink in Class
:
Onlybottledwaterispermitted.
Absences
If you were absent, check our class Google Classroom page. When you return, you can ask a
classmate or the teacher for more information if you didnt understand how to complete any
missing assignments. In other words, because everything for this course is available 24/7 online
there is almost zero excuses to not keep up with assignments.
There is no need to ask the teacher what you missed since you will have all of your materials
posted online for you!
Restroom & Leaving the Classroom
If you have to leave the classroom, such as going to the restroom, then you will need to sign-out
using the whiteboard by the door.
You
do not
need to ask my permission to leave, just write your name on the board.
Only one
student may leave the classroom at a time.
This procedure is a privilege, so if it is abused it will be
changed.
Tardy
If you are not in your seat by the time the bell rings, you will be marked tardy.
Google Classroom/ Website
Every handout, assignment sheet, reading (not in textbook), and any other course materials will
be posted on Google Classroom.
Unit calendars can be found on the teachers website.

Ifyoumissadayoraremissingnotesthisistheplacetofindthem.

Office Hours and Contacting Me

Ms. Alvarado
Room 310

Ms. Low
Room P16
Room 310

Prep:
3rd and 4th

Mrs. Doiguchi
Room 303

Prep:
1st and 2nd period

Prep:
4th and 7th period

Teachers will be available during prep periods. If this time does not work for you, please arrange
another time to meet with the teacher including lunch, after school, or tutorial. I am often
available during those times, but to ensure a meeting please give me a heads up. Besides talking
in person, email is the best way to get in contact with me.
Communication
If work is going to be late or you are having problems with completion, it is important that you
communicate with the teacher so we can make adjustments. Communication between us is
extremely important. If you do not talk to the teacher then we do not know what is going on with
you.
Participation
Participation is instrumental to your success in this classthe more you both raise and answer
questions, engage in conversations, and contribute to debates, the more you will get out of this
course.
Remember that active listening is as important as active talking
, so be mindful and respectful of
your peers contributions. Review the Participation Rubric below to see how you will be graded.

Maturity

D/F

Demonstrates great
maturity

Demonstrates
maturity

Demonstrates growing
maturity

Demonstrates limited
maturity

Participates
meaningfully in class
discussions and
activities

Participates in class
discussions and
activities

Participates
occasionally in class
discussions and
activities

Participates vigorously
and meaningfully in
Class Involvement
class discussions and
activities

Supporting Others

Regularly supports
others in learning
& regularly makes
others feel included

Frequently supports
others in learning
& frequently makes
others feel included

Supports others in
learning
& attempts to make
others feel included

Distracts others from

learning and
participating
& rarely attempts to
make others feel
included

Appropriate
Behavior

Risk-Taking

Always avoids insults,

ridicule, and personal
attacks disguised with
laughter
Regularly takes
academic risks in
class; remains open
minded

Humor

Preparation

Uses humor
appropriately
Is extremely well
prepared for class
daily

Sometimes rarely
avoids insults, ridicule,
and personal attacks
disguised with
laughter

Rarely avoids insults,

ridicule, and personal
attacks disguised with
laughter

Occasionally insults,
ridicules, or launches
personal attacks
disguised with
laughter

Frequently takes
academic risks in
class; remains open
minded

Takes occasional
academic risks in
class; remains
relatively open
minded

Rarely takes academic

risks in class;
demonstrates
intellectual inflexibility

Uses humor
appropriately

Uses humor
appropriately

May use humor

inappropriately

Is well prepared for

class daily

Is prepared for class

daily

Is often unprepared for

class