World Cultures American History II "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson My email : drosa@rahway.net Week of 2/6/2012 - Half Way Through Year US History II - p. 664 #1-4 due Tuesday,  research paper work in library until Wednesday World Cultures -  research paper work in library until Wednesday When Absent, YOU are responsible to get the information you missed from someone who was present in class.  Work not made up in a reasonable amount of time will be a zero. Notice to students and parents :  This homework site does not add or remove any activities assigned during class !!! Have all class work from previous classes completed and up to date.  There could be a surprise quiz at any time based on your class work. My email : drosa@rahway.net   Short Biography for Mr. David Rosa II B.A. History, Fordham University 2002 Livingston H.S. (Livingston, NJ) Class of 1997 Favorite books:         My Father, My President by Doro Bush Koch                         Ten Offences by Pat Robertson                         The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli                         Finding the Champion Within by Bruce Jenner                         Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg                         My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas                         Common Sense by Glenn Beck Favorite Movies:        West Side Story                         Dukes of Hazzard                         Cars                         Life is Beautiful                         Pulp Fiction                         City of Angels Favorite Musicians:     Pearl Jam                                 David Gray                                 Kanye West                                 Gustav Holst                                     Rascal Flatts                                 Taylor Swift Favorite Quotes:  "Never was anything great achieved without danger."  - Niccolo Machiavelli                         "I don't know how I do it, I just do it."  - John Leguizamo                         "If Thomas Jefferson thought taxation without representation was bad, he should see how it is with representation." - Rush Limbaugh Classroom Rules Mr. David Rosa II Lateness It is mandatory students be on time for class.  In accordance with school policy, being more than five minutes late without a pass will result in a cut with the appropriate action taken by the attendance office. Class Materials Materials you need for class everyday include: 1 – Notebook dedicated for class notes and sufficient amount of paper. 2 – A writing implement; pen or pencil 3 – Any personal items Pass Policy A student can request a pass if necessary to the bathroom or any other resource not found in the classroom.  Student should never leave the classroom without a pass.  If students take advantage of the pass, they will not be allowed to use the pass and it will be requested to conduct their personal business on their own time.  Passes will not be given the first 10 or last 10 minutes of class. Eating and Drinking There will be no eating or drinking in class without my permission. Electronic Devices and Cell Phones They are not to be used at any time.  As per school policy, violation can result in confiscation of the device and will only be returned by administration with parental approval. Inappropriate Clothing Any student wearing inappropriate clothing to class (as stated in the dress code) will be asked to remove the article of clothing or report to the office.  There will be no hats or headwear in class. Profanity Use of profanity is prohibited in class and will not be tolerated.  Use of inappropriate language including but not limited to profanity, racial slurs, or any other disrespectful language will result in a detention and a call home. Respect Everyone in the classroom deserves your and my respect including all students, myself and any other visitors to the classroom.  This also includes the physical classroom itself like desks and maps, etc...  Disrespectful behavior will result in a detention and call home to discuss the situation. Grading Policy Evaluation of grades is as per the social studies department.  Tests and quizzes will count as 50% of grade.  Home work will be 25% of grade.  Class work will be 25% of grade.  Midterm counts as 10% of final year grade.  Final exam also counts as 10% of final year grade. "Strong reasons make strong actions." - William Shakespeare "If Thomas Jefferson thought taxation without representation was bad, he should see how it is with representation." - Rush Limbaugh "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America."  - Henry Clay "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be wanted for, it is a thing to be achieved" - William Jennings Bryan "Remember no man is a failure who has friends." - It's a Wonderful Life