War and Genocide - 2011/2012

Welcome, Holocaust and Genocide Studies students! I have been teaching this course for a number of years now, and it is a subject matter that I find very interesting. This is a college-prep level elective, which means that it won't be a walk in the park, but at least I do not regularly assign homework in my electives...so that's a plus for you! There are many things on this website that will assist you in being a successful HGS student.

Use the links above to:

• Print out a copy of the "Homework Grid"
• View the annual calendar to keep up to date with assignments and assist in long-range planning
• Go the "The American Vision" companion website - the entire textbook is available online!!!
• Read a description of what FRQs and DBQs are all about
• Read tips about essay construction - history essays differ somewhat from English essays...you'll see...
• See the current year's grading policy and course objectives
• Print out a "Film Permission Slip" for viewing R-rated films at various points throughout the year

If you need to get in contact with me, my course schedule is as follows:

1. AP US History room 224
2. CP War and Genocide room 224
3. PC-Pep Meeting Period
4. CP War and Genocide room 224
5. AP US History room 224
6. CP US History II room 224
7. Lunch Period
8. *Prep Period room 224
9. *Duty Period room 224

The best opportunities to reach me are in periods 8 and 9, as well as before or after school. Making an initial contact via email is a great way to make sure that you get a hold of me. I will gladly return your email with a phone call, if you prefer. My phone is 856-461-6100 extension 3528. Please note that nothing "beeps" in my room to let me know that I have messages. I must dial in to my voice mailbox to check for messages. Honestly, sometimes a few days can pass before I check my messages...so please don't hesitate to send me an email letting me know that you would appreciate a phone call.