Whhs 1st Day Ppt

Mr. Michael Dixon

Mr. Dixon’s Educational Commitment I want you to succeed in my class. I want you to do your best. I am here to share my knowledge with you and help you internalize the material and apply the information in a useful manner. If at anytime, you do not understand or would like further explanation, ASK ME. Raise your hand or ask me after class.

Curriculum Vitae Why I can teach you. . .

Biloxi High School

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Associate of Arts, 2007 Freshman Foreign Language Award Phi Theta Kappa Honors Member of “Band of Gold”

University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Languages: French, Minor in German, 2001

Bachelor of Arts: Radio, Television, & Film: Film Theory and Production, 2001 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Eq): Music, 2003

Summer Study in Munich, Germany The Pride Marching Band Le théâtre français WUSM Frontiers Radio Program President, Southern Cinema USM Student Film Festival Kaffee Klasse La table française

Louisiana State University Post B.A. study in German Literature and Language.

Additional Study in Music and European History at USM-GP and MGCCC.

University of South Alabama

Master of Arts: European History (2010)

Thesis Topic: Radio Free UK?: The Rise and Demise of the British

Teaching Career 2001-2005 French & German Biloxi High School 2002-2003 French Michel 7th Grade

2003-2004 Director of Theatre Department, BHS Production “Admissions” received well at Regional Festival Performed “Out the Window” at Gulf Coast Educational Consortium Several students went on to study theatre in college.

2003-2005 Percussion Instructor for BHS Band

All Superior Band. . .

Can you find me in this picture?

2005-2007 Social Studies, BHS Participated in National History Day 2006 in Washington, D.C.

2006-2007 Percussion Instructor Blue Gray Pride Marching Band Ocean Springs High School

Summer 2005 & 2006 Director of Summer Programs St. Alphonsus Elementary School 2006-2007, Sylvan Learning Center

2008-2009 8th Grade U.S. History Gulfport Central Middle School

That’s me. . .and now about you. . .

I expect for you to be respectful to me and other students at all times!

I will always treat you with respect!

Remain in your seat and remain quiet unless given permission to do otherwise. Be in assigned seat and ready to work when tardy bell rings.

Keep hands, feet, and objects, to yourself

Please bring all supplies to class.

No eating, drinking, sleeping, gum-chewing, grooming, or applying make-up during class.

Keep area clean and organized.

Consequences

1) Warning. . .stop, cease, don’t repeat

2) You get to spend 15 minutes after school with me plus a parent contact.

3) You get to spend 30 minutes after school with me plus a parent contact. If you don’t show, you go to the office

4) Go directly to jail. Do not pass go, Do not collect $200.00.

Any action defined as severe, go straight to the office.

Resources Available to You Other than classroom instruction, I will provide supplemental materials to aid you in learning the material. I am here to HELP you learn. Please ask if you need help!

School Rack

Go to www.schoolrack.com/michael_dixon I will update this sight several times a week with Power Points, Assignments, Notes, etc.

Tutoring

Tutoring will be available once a week after school. Days and Times will be announced in class. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR TUTORING IN ORDER TO ATTEND.

Supplemental Materials

I can provide extra-worksheets, other media, and websites in order to help you understand better!

Questions?

Let’s have a great year here at

West Harrison High School