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The only iBlog page you need!

https://mrbiggar.weebly.com/ This is Mr. Biggar’s New Website

Class Info and Expectations

قواعد الفصول الدراسية وتوقعاتها

أهلا بك! Welcome!  My name is Mr. Biggar and I am excited for this new school year at Edsel Ford High School!  I have been teaching for 10 years after having graduated with my bachelors degree from Eastern Michigan University and Masters of Educational Leadership from Concordia University-Ann Arbor.  I hold my students to high standards and take my teaching very seriously and enjoy helping them become outstanding citizens in and out of the classroom!

*Please click on each of the tabs to find your class.

*This iBLOG will be the homepage to my classroom, however it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you become familiar with and use these items below.  Download the APPS as well!

  1. CELL PHONE POLICY — Phones, as most agree, are an integral part of our professional and personal lives.  However, they become a problem with our education.  It is expected that your phone is silenced and put away before you ENTER class EVERY HOUR.  If you choose to use a phone without permission, Mr. Biggar’s “2 Strike” cell phone policy will be as follows:

a.) Strike 1: The first offense of having a phone out in class without permission will result in your name being written marked. You are expected to put your phone away for the remainder of the semester.

b.) Strike 2: Your phone will be taken to the student office.  It will remain there until a parent or guardian retrieves it.  You will also be deducted behavior points in class.

2. GOOGLE CLASSROOM — We will be working extensively with Google this year on class assignments, videos, and games.

3. GOOGLE TRANSLATE — Help yourself by translating as you need for your education!  ترجمة حسب حاجتك

4. GOOGLE DOCS — Use for turning in online assignments.

5. REMIND! — Use for reminders and important messages regarding assignment due dates, tests, quizzes, and other announcements.

  • How to sign up: On your phone, type in number 81010 and text this message: @sbiggar19

6. QUIZLET — Fantastic for studying for Mr. Biggar’s assessments using games and vocabulary!

7. Soc. St. VOCAB Notebook — Weekly Vocabulary terms will be posted on Google Classroom.  It is recommended that you copy them down in a 3-ring binder or notebook and build them up throughout the semester.  Translate as you must!  Most of or all of these terms will be on your semester final exam.

8. CLASS DOJO — Very fun and critical!  This is how we will work together regarding classroom involvement and behavior.  You will have a SUMMATIVE GRADE of 100 points at the end of the semester which is very important to your grade.  It is up to YOU how well you do and what grade you earn on this.

As for negative (red) points,

  • every 5 marks = a reset (loss of group work, seat change)
  • every 10 marks = Hallway conversation
  • every 15 marks = call home
  • every 20 marks = Responsibility Room Referral
  • every 25 marks = Detention/call home

** If a SUBSTITUTE TEACHER leaves your name in any negative fashion, you will be issued a detention and/or write up.  No questions asked.

The link below are the apps for my classroom.

Apps to get

I look forward to a great school year with all of you!

Posted in Blogs, World History

20.1 Vocab! Almost there! شكرا الرب

  1. Revolution ثورة: fighting against the government trying to change it
  2. Great Britain: England
  3. Soldiers جنود: warriors fighting for a country
  4. Acts قوانين: laws
  5. Quarter العيش في المنزل: to live, house
  6. Violate للذهاب ضد: to go against
  7. Tax ضريبة: money you pay to the government
  8. Stamp Act: tax on paper products
  9. Repeal إلغاء: to cancel
  10. Boston: a city in Massachusetts
  11. Consent الإذن: agreement, permission
  12. Tea شاي: a warm drink that’s famous in England
  13. Parliament الحكومة البريطانية: the British government
  14. Massacre مذبحة: an attack with a lot of deaths
  15. Patriots: people who go against the government
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December Class News

News from Mr. Biggar’s Classes

  1. THIS FRIDAY is a huge day for summative grades as U.S. HISTORY will be taking their Chapter 23 Test and WORLD HISTORY will be taking Chapter 7 Test. Study up and use your review material.
  2. GOVERNMENT classes will continue with group presentations.
  3. Next week will be our last week for a while. We will then be off from December 22 to January 6.  See you on Monday, January 7!
  4. SEMESTER 1 FINAL EXAMS will be January 16, 17, and 18. We will be finishing up and reviewing leading up to those dates.
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Remind app!

Sign up for class messages and reminders using the Remind app. Here’s how to: You can use your phone number or your student Google account.

  1. Download “Remind” app
  2. Code is 81010
  3. Text this message: @mrbiggars
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Happy Sunday everyone!  I just want to say that there are NO TESTS/QUIZZES tomorrow (Monday).  I know we decided against it on Friday’s half day, so we will continue tomorrow with a normal week.  Prepare for SUMMATIVE assessments this Friday, however.  World History and Government classes will have Chapter 1 Tests.  Start studying and do well!

Mr. B

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“Find Out” Friday

THUNDERBIRDS! Do not forget that tomorrow, Friday, September 7, will be the first summative quizzes in all my classes.  Each class will take 2 separate quizzes: COURSE SYLLABUS and VOCAB.  Study up and prepare well.  Remember, summative assessments will make up 80% of your grade in my class!  Good luck!

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family emergency

Hi everybody! As some of you know, I had to leave school today quickly because of a family issue.  Thank goodness, everything and everyone is good!  I will be back tomorrow and ready to roll as usual.  My plans are:

1st and 3rd hour: Enemy at the Gates movie!e

2nd hour: Ch. 17.1 Vocab

5th hour: Finish up Ch. 11 Tests as needed

6th hour: Continue on Ch 4.2

Test Makeups and Re-takes will be scheduled for this WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY after school or by appointment during LUNCH.  This means you must set a time and day with me.

I will see all my students again tomorrow!

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Monday, 3-5-18

Hi everybody! I hope you all enjoyed your snow day as much as I did and caught up on some rest! Just a reminder that Monday will return to normal, as we will have our quiz that was scheduled for Friday.  Study up over the weekend and be ready!

مرحبا الجميع! وأمل ان تستمتعوا جميعا يومك الثلوج بقدر ما فعلت واشتعلت علي بعض الراحة! مجرد تذكير بان الاثنين سيعود إلى طبيعتها ، كما سيكون لدينا المسابقة التي كان من المقرر يوم الجمعة.  الدراسة في نهاية الأسبوع وتكون جاهزه!