Welcome Back 11th Graders!!! First I would like to say I hope each and everyone
had a great and restful summer. I look forward to teaching you a host of new
information and several new strategies to assist you in analyzing historical
data. The AP US History course is designed to give students an introductory level class for first year college readiness. The Advanced Placement course will be extremely challenging and demanding for outside readings, assessments, presentations, and essays. I am confident that the students in this course will be responsible for their workload and mature enough to handle the pressure. My ultimate goal this year is to help my students think like a historian
and formulate their own perspective about events and people of American history.
This year will consist of a pivotal presidential election in our nation's
history and we will examine the political process that the Constitution has
created for the Executive Branch of the United States of America. This course analyzes American History from the beginnings to the Clinton Administration.
1st Assignment- Due 8/23/2012 by 12:00a.m.
Midnight
Students will introduce themselves to the class Blog Post. Name,
interest, goals, likes and dislikes of history, plans for school year, future
career/occupation, college of choice, etc. (anything positive you would like the
class to know about you). Students are to include the major reason(s) why they chose AP US History and what are their expectations for the class. Also, list three postseondary institutions that you are interested in and what major(s) you plan to study. Explain how the course will benefit you as a 1st and 2nd year college student. This welcome post should be at least (2) two paragraphs
in length (10 sentences). (see teacher example). The blog posts are mandatory
weekly and will count as 50 points.
2nd Assignment-Due 8/25/2012 by 12:00a.m.
Midnight
Students are required to respond to (2) two of their classmates blog
post. Students are required to write a two-three sentence reply to their classmates
original post. Comments are to be respectful and positive. Each comment post
will count as 25 points which is a total of 50 points. I look forward to reading
your blog post and I hope you enjoy a positive form of cyber communication in this
class for the 2012-2013 school year!!!
My name is FALLIN Ladd and I am a Social Studies Teacher at Woodlawn High School. I am married with two children Collin and Chelslyn and I most times refer to them as My2CBL. I have been teaching for the past 6 years and I have a strong passion for history. I am currently a student at the University of Montevallo working towards my Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership. My short term future goals include teaching at the High School level and my long term future goals include organizing and managing a Child Development Center.
ReplyDeleteDuring the summer of 2012, I attended two intensive Professional Development trainings for American History. TAH-Teaching American History Grant Project and Advanced Placement United States History. I am eager to get this course started and allowing students to develop their own perspective toward historical information. The main purpose of this course is to assist students with achieving high scores on the AP exam in May of 2013 to receive college credit in their American History courses. I am looking forward to working with all of my students this year and I expect success from each and every one of you!!!
My name is Ashley i am 16 years of age i take pride in the good things that i accomplish. Learning takes my interest, ilove learning new things you can never learn to much. My goals for this school year include : good grades, studying more, and improving my listening skills. I like history alot , it gives great information on different backgrounds. History takes lots of reading thats my only dislike. When i graduate from high school i plan to go to Tuskeegee University and major in education, and one day become a physical science teacher. If i am not accepted my back up is Bethune Cookman in Daytona Florida which i toured in April, it has tons of historical background. I hope you all like my introduction.
ReplyDeletethe reason i chose Advance placement history is that I wanted to do what i know i can, i always push my self to do the extra mile. I plan on passing the ap test , I will give my all to the test, and i know that i have a WONDERFUl history teacher that will teach me all i need to know.
DeleteThat's a nice choice of colleges. And you have a good point as to why you like history. I also think that you will defiantly pass the AP exam if you give it your all.
DeleteMy name is Mercedes Miller; I’m in the 11th grade. My interest is volleyball. My goal is to join the Military for about 25 to 30 years and after become a Marriage Counselor. I like learning new things that I didn’t know about history and dislikes are that it’s so much to lean but little time to teach it all. My plans for this school year are to make better grades and pass the Grad Exam. My future career is to join the Navy and also go to school for law my college choices are the United States Military Academy (West Point) and The University of Florida for law. The reason I chose AP US History is because I know that I need to push myself, so I can do better in the future. The majors I plan to study are Military and law.
ReplyDeleteI.m going to the Military too (Air force to be specific). What branch do you plan on enrolling in?
DeleteHey Mercedes continue to do your best! I like that you are joining the military because I am joining also(Air Force or National Guard. Good Luck.
DeleteI like your interests alot Mercedes. I really like that you are interested in an sport. In my opinion sometimes a sport motivates student to do better in class.
DeleteMy name is Adreunna Janae' Richardson. I love indie films and acting. I plan to become a famous actress and film director. The main thing that I like about history is that gives an explanation for almost everything in the world today. One of my dislikes about history is the fact that you never really know the true story of what happened because history is a form of "HIS-story", "HER-story", and "THEIR-story" . My plans for this year are to pass the AP exam, make good grades, and join the airforce. I plan on attending the University of London where I will study at the School of Speech and Drama and later enlist in the film program at UCLA. I enrolled in this class so that I could obtain college credits an focus on other classes while in college. My expectations for this class are to learn everything I need to know in order to pass the AP exam. I also plan on learning more about politics and the economy.
ReplyDeleteYes, you will be VERY GOOD at acting lol that really sound like you, i love when you said "HIS-story", "HER-story", and "THEIR-story". That is so true and that's sad, because we need to know the true facts. I really hope you get into the acting career and make it, you can do anything just believe and don't let anyone stop you!
DeleteHave a nice day!! ^_^
I like the fact that you have your life planned out and you know what you want to do. Your a bright girl. I think u have a bright future too. I think you'll be very successful!
DeleteMy name is Dante Wright, and my favorite sport is basketball.But i plan to go to college and major in engineering. Or something to do with electronics the colleges i want to go to is UAB, AL, OR MISSIPPI STATE.Also I have one person in my family that went to college, but didn't do nothing with. So the reason for me to finish school and go to college is to get me a good job or a career that pays well.And to pass the ap exam too .
ReplyDeleteI believe that engineering is hard but you(Dante) I know you can do it. Just put your all in it.
DeleteI believe you can do it and make your family proud of you. Good luck.
DeleteMy name is Sabrina Perry. I am a AP student at Woodlawn High School. I like to shop and text. Some things that I don't really care for are cats, snakes, rude people and lectures. My plans for this year are to learn everything I can, study more and be the best I can be. The colleges I would like to attend are Spelman,Tuskegee or University of Montevallo.What I would like to major in is sociology and psychology. The reason I chose Advanced Placment history class is because I need to be challenged and regular classes really don't do that.With the AP exam I will do my best to ace that exam. I'm glad that I was placed in AP classes. With the teacher I have I know I will learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteI hope your ready for the challenge Sabrina...... i know you your smart you can do it , we all can i belive in you and we all know Mrs. Ladd is da greatest teacher ever. Good luck!
DeleteYou have a great head on your shoulders. You have your mind set. You are right Ms.Ladd is a great teacher its up to us to handle the rest.
DeleteSabrina! Hope to see you at Tuskegee. You can handle the challenge. c/o 2014
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Tiara Shonta Willis. I love helping other people and playing volleyball. I like history because it teaches me more about things that happen in the world that I didn't really know about and what I need to know about. What I dislike about history is it can be a little confusing because you may learn something, but then find out that it's not really what happen. Then you wouldn't know which one to believe. When I graduate from high school I plan on attending Alabama State University, Florida A&M, or University of Alabama in Birmingham. My major is going to be in nursing and/or early childhood development. My future career is to join the Air Force or National Guard and to become a nurse.
ReplyDeleteMy goals for this year are to pass the AP exams and maintain a high GPA. I enlisted in this AP history class because I know it can help me get my college credit and it will be a weight lifted off me.My expectations for this college is to gain as much information I can to pass the Ap history exam. I also plan on learning more about America during the slavery time.
It is good to know that you plan to learn what really goes on in the world instead of what "the man" wants you to believe. I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to learning with you.
DeleteI really liked that you were interested in attending a college in Florida. Since that is where I am from. You have some great goals for this school year. They are similar to my goals.
DeleteBonjour!!! My name is Bryanna Fox, I love to socialize and meet new people and helping citizens. My goals in life is to apply myself better than I have, be a member of the Delta Sigma Theta (Something I ALWAYS wanted to be.) Be a psychologist to learn about the brain and how everything function, my second career is to be a OBGYN also to learn about how a female body reproductive system and etc..To be honest I do not have any dislike about history, history is my favorite subject that is, because I love learn about what happened in the past and compare to the history to the present. My plans for the school year is to be at school more (If I can due to doctor appointments) STAY ON TASK with all my work make sure I don't miss anything and my main thing is to APPLY MYSELF!! The more you apply the better things will be. I choose this course cause I as in BRYANNA FOX LOVE A CHALLENGE!! I love to push myself onto another level to see can I accomplish it, I know it will not be easy but nothing in life is easy.What I expect to learn in American History to know what happened in the US and outside the country, What made American the way it is? Is the present better than the past?? Alabama University, North Carolina University and Southern Miss. (I explained what I wanted be in the 1st paragraph). Learning in Mrs.Ladd Class will help you to write on a college level and have our minds to think outside the box, basically to prep us for the real world.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very good set of goals for yourself and I think you can do it. I also have to say that everyone needs a little bit of a challenge. Plus, I agree with you about nothing in life being easy. I mean, nothing worth having is easy to get.
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DeleteHey Bryanna it looks like Brittany, you and I will be working in the same field. I hope you're ready for your journey up ahead. I can't wait to see shine in your future.
DeleteMy name is Gloria Mobley. I like to read, write, draw, paint, contemplate things, and things like that. I want to graduate from high school and college. I also want to become either a Veterinarian or a Forensic Scientist. I like history because learning from it helps us become better than we were before. I also like the fact that history can be interesting with the right type of teacher.
ReplyDeleteThe colleges I hope to attend are Alabama State University(ASU), The University of Alabama at Birmingham, or Auburn University. I want to major in either Veterinary Studies or Forensic Science. I want to be in Advanced Placement United States History because I like to be challenged and AP US History is my best bet at being a challenge. I also want AP US History in order to take the AP exam for college credit. Each of the colleges I would like to attend require at least a score of 3 on the AP US History Exam except for Auburn, who's required score is 4 and up.
That's was up, I love your career you choose! When I was little I wanted to be a Forensic Scientist, but I thought people would talk about me lol..I know you can do it, you are so smart you will get a 4 or the highest grade!!!!!! Be encourage and don't let anyone tell you different!!!
DeleteHave a nice day ^_^ PS. ROLL TIDE!!! NO AUBURN!! lol
Gloria i think that you can really pass the test, apply your self , study hard, and belive in your self. I look foward to helping you along the way, us AP students must stick together!!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Whitney Wilson, I'm 16 and I (yes me) attend Woodlawn high school. I like to read, draw, smile, and laugh. My goal is to graduate from high-school and my future plans are to become an Veterinarian and maybe a lawyer. I would lime to attend college at either Tuskegee or Auburn University yelling ROLL TIDE!!"
ReplyDeleteI chose AP US History because I like being challenged, I learn ssoo much amd I have the best teacher for this subject. I would like to know more information about slavery and dig deeper into that topic. I expect to learn everything about American history and more about the wars.
I like thay no matter what school you go to, you remain a true fan lol. I think you will be a great veterinarian.
DeleteHello everyone my name is Justin Brown, my parents are Ellis and Titania Brown, I am 16 years old and I'm a Junior at Woodlawn High school. I am a very cool person to be around, I like to have fun and I like to keep people laughing. I'm also a very athletic person, I love the sport of football. My goals in life are, to graduate from Woodlawn Magnet High School with an honors diploma, be offered an scholarship to multiple colleges for education and football, graduate from whomever university, and be a successful man in life. I'm not to picky on what college I want to go to, I'll go wherever the money is. If it came down to three colleges on signing day, Mississippi State University, The University of Alabama, and Auburn University I'll pick.............................
ReplyDeleteThe reason I chose to be in advanced placement classes but I will like the college credit, I'll like the challenge, and I just knew Mrs. Ladd was gone be my history teacher again.
My name is Bettina Sims and I am 11th grader student Woodlawn High School. I like to dance to dance and play volleyball. I want to become a medical assistant in the future. I plan to pass the grad exams that I haven't passed yet this school year. I also plan to pass this school year with straight A's. I like how the past of hostory somehow reconnects with the present. I dislike all the different dates that you have to remember. Tri-State Institute is a college I have in mind. Tri-State is close to home and I don't want to be far away.
ReplyDeleteI chose AP becouse I feel as though I can handle it if I put my mind to it. I like challenges. I also want the college credit. I like the idea of that. I also like being ahead & being prepared. This class can get me prepared for college.
My name is John Cross and I am in AP History on second block. I enjoy playing baseball on my off time. I am also very active inside of my church. My favorite subject in school is Math. My least favorite subject is Science. I find it very difficult to understand at times. I have big plans before completing my senior year in college. I would like to move up in my class rank. That would probably be the most important goal this year. I would also like to join the Student Government Organization (SGA). I want to be a leader at my school. I would like to have at least one full ride scholarship to an university.
ReplyDeleteOnce I graduate from high school I would like to attend a four year institute. I really do not have a college of choice. I guess which ever college throws me a scholarship will be my college of choice. I would really like to play baseball in college. The major reason I really wanted to take AP History was because I saw you was teaching it, but really I think it would be a really good challenge for me. In my opinion I think I need a really good challenge and I know that my teacher Ms. Ladd woould be the perfect teacher to give me one. I plan of learning alot of different skills in this class and putting them to the test.
Hey John. It's nothing wrong with not knowing what college to attend even though time is ticking, however whatever college you attend you are going to be great. Good luck and continue making your family proud John Q.
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ReplyDeleteHello class! My name is Destany Williams. Hair and & shopping is something I love to do. History is a very interesting subject. What I like about history is thea you get to explore the past. One of my major dislike is that over time the story change and sometimes it can be confusing. My goals for this year is to gain great study habits, make the best grades,and pass that AP exam .My three major colleges that I would like to attend are Alabama A&M, Tuskegee, And Auburn University. While attending college I plan to major in Nursing. After Nursing my goal is to study Anesthesiology.
While choosing AP history I knew it would be a CHALLENGE, but I'm determind to push myself. This course will also be a good thing to have in college because, I will already have the credit. I'm ready to listen, learn, and pass that AP exam.
Destany I know that you will apply yourself in AP classes. If you can do hair I know u can do this class. You can do. I believe in you Destany.
DeleteDestany.... I believe you can do it......!! Just apply yourself to this class and you will make it through the year..Good Luck.!!
DeleteCarnisha Jackson I’m 17 years old, I have 3 other siblings an older brother and sister Carlton Jackson and Liza Johnson, and a younger sister Lawanza Jackson, my mother name is Lawanza Johnson. I like drawing, play the drums, football and basketball. I enjoy science because I love playing with chemicals and mixing them up to see what the chemical reaction. My goals for the future is to finish high school, move to Atlanta and attend University of Georgia so that I may acquire my Veterinarian license. I love history because I like to learn about my cultures past and how America became what it is today.
ReplyDeleteI dislike history because it doesn’t have as many hands-on activities as I feel it should. I chose AP US HISTORY simply because I’m good at it and I enjoy learning history. My expectations for this class is to help me learn things about history that most people are yet to find out, I expect to learn the truth about our founding fathers and the other men and women that helped shaped the United States. I am interested in attending the University of Georgia, Auburn University, or Fort Valley State University to obtain a degree in veterinarian and to receive my Veterinarian license. This course will help me as a 1st/2nd year college student because I won’t have to have as many courses as a regular college student would who hasn’t taken this course, I would already have my credits I need for college before I get there.
Hey hope in the future your dreams glow loud and bright. Keep the motivation and strive hard!!!!
DeleteHey EVERBODY my name is Wynter Alexendria Brown. Whoop! Whoop!I'm a AP student in second block of course. I am very smart,funny, and ambitious.My favorite color is purple and I love to wear clothes or colors nobody wears. I love to laugh and have fun I love math and hate science. I enjoy school because I love to learn new things and figure out how to slove problems. My short term goal is to become a hair stylist. .My long term goals are to become a Pharmacist and attend Auburn University.
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Octavia Moore. My interests are reading ,drawing ,sleeping and eating. My goal for school this year is to become more dedicated towards my school work,get a 4.5, and try a new sport or extracurricular activity. My goal for Future life is to open up an animal shelter hat DOES NOT put animals to sleep and be in the Olympics for Track and Field. My TOP FIVE University 1) Colorado Sate Univ,2) North Carolina Univ,3) Ohio State Univ,4) Auburn Univ,5) Tuskegee Univ. When I attend any of these colleges I plan to major in Veterinary Medicine and Business Management. My Future occupation as you can guess is to be a Veterinarian. I love to volunteer at local animal shelters and socializing with animals of any kind.
ReplyDeleteMy reasons for taking this AP History class is to prepare myself for college, college credit and hoping I will not have to take this class in college. My likes of history it is easy to learn once you remember the dates and people. My dislike of history is once you know the dates and people they can get confusing and re-arranged in your head.My exceptions for this class to be difficult,learn a lot and mind-blowing.!! So, while in your class I expect to know and pass all the AP Exam with flying colors. Thanks to you Mrs.Ladd
Octavia! Great future planned out. The Olympics save me a seat! c/o 2014
DeleteMy name is Alexanderia Lashae Hawkins. I love singing, praise dancing, writing poetry, texting, and being Facebook. My favorite hobbies are playing tennis and crocheting. My future goal are to pass all of my AP Exams, and attend The University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB), yearning to obtain my Under Graduate, Medical, and Bachelor's Degree. After graduating I want to pursue my dream of becoming an Ob/Gyn. Also later on in life I want to start my own chain of daycares/child development centers, and after my retirement, become a mid-wife.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jamari Rice and i attend Woodlawn High School. I am in the 11th grade and have very big plans for my success while attending Woodlawn. My goals are to become an artist/architect, open a school to teach art to the less fortunate, and help those in need. The reason I choose AP History is because a little birdie told me that Ms. Ladd's wonderful teachings will have me know almost everything there is to know about history while also learning to be more responsible and resourceful. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead while preparing for the AP exam in May.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Aaron Burks. I'm a 11th Grader at Woodlawn High School. I also play for woodlawn Baseball team. My hobbies is to play baseball, basketball, listening to music, and chilling with my friends. The reason I join a AP class because I want to get a chance to go to college. First I have to pass all AP Exam, that actually going to be be a challenge. When I graduate, Ill go to college to play baseball, become a Master Chef, and major in Technology Egineering or join the Marines. After graduating college, Ill get drafted to a Major League Baseball team. After multiple years playing baseball, Ill retire and travel the world to cook at world class resturants.
ReplyDeleteHello my name is Josh hester and i like to play guitar,skateboard,listen to the Fray and I'm in two bands and im reaaly weird and awsome at the same time.I like history because it tells significant information on events that happened in the past and also was a result to the present and future.I would like go to UAB and i would like to major in visual arts and art crime.After college,I would like to work at SpaceoneEleven in downtown BirminghamThen I would like to persue my career as a successful musician/songwriter.My motivation is faith throughout everything i do.lastly would like to get married.
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