Hillside High School
1085 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
908-352-7664
Elizabeth Silva
EMERGENCY CLOSING - PLANS AND ASSIGNMENTS - click on link below - access to google docs is required - all work and resources will be posted on google classroom pages - Parents: codes to join are available below
Required Materials for 2019-2020 School Year:
US History 1 Honors:
a notebook (larger than a single subject), a place for filing loose papers such as a folder or binder, black or blue ink pens, internet access, school e-mail
US History 1 CP:
a notebook (larger than a single subject), a place for filing loose papers such as a folder or binder, black or blue ink pens, internet access, school e-mail
Sociology:
a notebook, folder or binder and internet access, school e-mail
Tomorrow's Teachers:
a 3-ring binder (provided or personal choice), plastic page protectors (for required portfolio) or scrapbook, a notebook, folder(s), pens and highlighters, white-out (if preferred), internet access to various portals, school e-mail, (additional needs may be added as this course requires field work and visitations in partnership with Kean University)
Welcome to your class page where you will find helpful information, postings, reminders, links and resources to assist you in being successful throughout the school year. Daily updates will be found on individual class pages.
Where to find me...
Rooms 208
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:05 to 3:30/4:00
You may reach me via email at [email protected] with any questions at any time.
Please submit all work to this email ONLY!
Courses Taught:
US History 1 - Honors
US History 1 - CP
Sociology (now a full year course!)
Tomorrow's Teachers (dual enrollment course with Kean University)
GRADING POLICY
Test and Projects 50%
Quizzes 25%
Homework 15%
Class Participation 10%
*Please note assignments are subject to be reflected in multiple categories
GRADING CALCULATIONS
Full Year Courses:
MP1 22.5%
MP2 22.5%
MP3 22.5%
MP4 22.5%
Final Exam 10%
*Please note this year there will be a final exam at the conclusionn of EVERY course!
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Please refer to the student handbook for valuable information on school policy regarding uniforms, electronics, attendance, and other important and helpful pieces of information. The link to the handbooks can be found on the school webpage: HHS Student Handbook
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
We will be using google classroom and google docs regularly. Please become familiar with your class page, sign up for the free app, and make sure you are in the correct classroom. Below are the codes to join each of my classroom pages.
Period 1: US History 1 CP - 59f18iz
Period 3: Tomorrow's Teachers - 4ql5be
Period 5a: US History 1 CP - lkxotb
Period 6a: Sociology - t1axeh9
Period 7: US History 1 Honors - smb11xh
**Please Note **
Codes are case sensitive! If you have a problem joining please email me ASAP!
Parents are welcome to join as well. Please select the role of parent when joining in order to avoid unnecessary notifications.
Make sure to join the correct google classroom page by the closing of Friday, September 13, 2019 in order to receive your first homework grade!
US History Textbook
A copy of the textbook is available in the classroom for student use. If you wish to sign out a copy for home usage you must have a notice from a parent/guardian and complete and sign an unmet card. Access to the online text is currently not available. All textbook based assignments will be posted on google classroom.
"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived.
But, if faced with courage, need not be lived again."
- Maya Angelou
SOCIOLOGY COURSE
The sociology elective course will work predominantly off content from the "Plato" online program. Students will access the content, readings and assignments on google classroom or in print (provided in class). Most of the work for this course will be submitted online via e-mail or through google classroom.
Tomorrow's Teachers Course
This elective course introduces student to careers in the field of education. Students will learn about development, learning processes, best practices, and have opportunities for observation through visitations and a field study experience. This course is in partnership with Kean University and provides the opportunity to earn 3 college credits with the successful conclusion of the course mandates. Students will be provided the reading materials needed for the course as well as any other required forms and information. This course is also designed for students to take a strong initiative in their learning experience and build a vareity of life long skills.
CLASS RULES & EXPECTATIONS:
- Be on time and prepared to work
- Adhere to all school rules (including) using appropriate language, no cell phone use or electronics of any kind, no food in class and no personal grooming in class.
- Be in correct uniform every day!
- Respect the classroom, the teacher, the subject, and your fellow classmates
- Ask questions and participate
- Submit all work on time every time. Late work is unacceptable!
Need Help?
Additional help and opportunities for test make up are available before and after school Tuesday - Thursday in Room 208. I ask that a date be scheduled ahead of time so that all can be accommodated.
Mrs. Silva's (borrowed) words of wisdom:
"You have to take the good with the bad
Smile with the sad
Love what you've got
And remember what you had
Always forgive
But never forget
Learn from your mistakes
But never regret
People change
Things go wrong
But just remember
Life goes on."