Monday, June 22, 2015

Welcome!!!

Hello incoming Sophomores!
I apologize for my tardiness in getting this up.  The delay was due to technical difficulties.  While you are here check out the links and the lectures.   The bottom line- This is a tough class but you will not be left alone.  You will be overwhelmed and frustrated at times but that feeling is what always precedes learning.

I have included some comments.  In parenthesis are the # of times the comment was repeated.  Read through them and leave a comment to prove you we here.
 By the way- check out the lectures, songs and links while you're here.

Here are the comments of students from this year:

  • Focus!(6) Don't get distracted by self-doubt.  Have confidence.(3)  You can learn to pass this test if you listen to Mr. Parker.(12)
  • Take good notes! (9) Color code your red lines!  Remember trash in, trash out! (2) Try your best and always do one hour of homework.(21)
  • The class is great.  (6) Take practice tests and buy the AP book.
  • Answer the Prompt.  Prepare early.(3)
  • Get ready to work you get what you put in.(8)
  • Don't be lazy, don't procrastinate.(13) Don't loose your notes.
  • Don't be too hard or too easy on yourself.
  • Discuss the red lines in your groups.(2)
  • Ask questions (7) and look up information on your own time.
  • Learn the songs! (4)
  • Don't give up.  (3) This a hard class but it's fun.(2)
  • When you have a project due, don't wait until the last minute to start it.
  • Make sure you speak up!  Participate.
  • If you do your work you will pass.  Be organized
  • It is really fun, don't get on Mr. Parker's bad side, and don't worry.
  • You need to be on top of this class from day 1.
and my favorite:
  • Listen!  Mr Parker always seems to be right.  (He is an AP Genius.)  Summaries and Red Lines are the most important!  Study and brief for the AP Test all year.  Just studying a week or two in advance will not help.  
I am looking forward to hearing from all of you!  Enjoy Summer!
Peace,
Mr. Parker


59 comments:

Cassady said...
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Cassady said...

I'm going to have to get used to this.. pretty sure I did part of it wrong. But yay for APWH lol

Conner.Santiago said...

Gladly Mr.Parker, I have decided against my move to Sacramento! I look forward to the coming school year, and I can not wait for the fun adventure our class will embark on together into the history of the world! Hope you are having a good summer Mr.Parker and all other students to read this! -Yours Truly, Conner Santiago ^,^

Unknown said...

Hi Mr. Parker! It's Sarah, and I'm really glad to be in your class again!

Unknown said...

Hi! It's Katie here. I am really excited for this upcoming year of AP World History and I am ready to accept the challenges that come with your class!

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Unknown said...

Hello Mr.Parker! I'm excited to be a part of AP World History. It'll be a challenging class but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the quick pointers.

Nicole Anastacio said...

WHOOO!! AP World History!! I'm looking forward to this class! Hopefully it will be as fun as it was last year! Thanks for the tips! LETS DO THIS!!


~Nicole A.

Unknown said...

Salem!I am really excited to start this class to learn history and working with my peers,Hope we have fun,hoşça kal!

Unknown said...

Hi Mr.Parker! I'm excited on taking this challenging class, hope it will be fun!

Unknown said...

Hey Mr.Parker I'm looking forward to taking this challenging ap class.

Unknown said...

What's up Mr. Parker? I'm Desiree and I'm excited to take this challenging class. I hope it will be fun..!

Unknown said...

Hey Mr.Parker its Cecret im excited yet nervous for this challenging class !hope it turns out fun !

Erik Martinez said...

Hi Parker! Erik here. Excited for the challenge that AP World History will be. Hope for a good and successful year.

Anonymous said...

Mr.Parker is a great teacher and i hope to have another great year with him!!!!!
Sincerely,
Isidoro B.

Unknown said...

Happy to start a new year, with new classes, and new goals. I'm wishing for a great year in your class.
- Ashley H.

Unknown said...

Hey Mr.Parker I can not wait to have another great year with you. I hope we have as much fun in your class as we did last year.

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Jackie Acosta said...

Hello Mr.Parker I just wanted to say I am looking forward on having your AP world history class this incoming year and I hope to have a great time in your class again.

Unknown said...

Hello Mr.Parker this is Cruz and I'm excited about learning more about history. Looking forward to the challenge that AP World History will be.

Unknown said...

Hello Mr.Parker this is Cruz and I'm excited about learning more about history. Looking forward to the challenge that AP World History will be.

Unknown said...

*where here*

Unknown said...

Hello Mr.Parker, i'm going to be a new student for you and i'm exited to be in your AP World History and Honors English class. I've herd a lot of great comments about your classes therefore, i'm looking forward to be in your class this upcoming school year.

Unknown said...

Hey Mr. Parker, my name is Sandra Almanza. I will be in your A.P. class this coming school year and I am excited to take upon this challenge and I hope I have so much fun meeting you and getting to know you and I will see you on the first day of school.

Unknown said...

Hey Mr. Parker it's me Gisselle Ruiz I will be attending your AP history class this year. I look forward to what you have planned for us this year and thanks for all the advise

Reyna Ortiz said...

Hi Mr.Parker, hope you're having a nice summer. Anyway, I guess I will be seeing you soon for this upcoming school year.

I'm ready to face a challenge in this class.
P.S Very excited for this years APWH class. I'll keep in mind the advices the students left for us :) (sorry if you don't like smiley faces or find it disrespectful but I can't help it)

-Reyna Ortiz

Unknown said...

I'm looking forward to taking this AP class

Unknown said...

My name is George Aquino and I will in your next year class for AP World History . Hope the class is not as difficult but I'm looking forward to it

Brenda Bermudez said...

Hey Parker it's Brenda Bermudez I'm attending your AP history class this year and I am very excited

Mariana Medina said...

Hi Mr.Parker!
I am really looking forward to this upcoming year of my first AP class! Thanks for the tips, I know they will definitely come in handy.

Karina Avina said...

Hello Mr.Parker!
I look forward to taking this AP government class.

Unknown said...

Hi Mr.Parker I'm looking forward to being in your class.

Unknown said...

Hi Mr.Parker!(: Honestly i'm excited to start this school year because i know my knowledge about history will grow more .

Unknown said...

see you soon mr. parker

Unknown said...

Hello Mr.Parker, Your class sounds very challenging, I look forward to it!

Unknown said...

Hey Mr.Parker it's Jahaira Zaragoza and I am ready to continue taking challenges coming from such a good teacher like you. I'm so ready to start your class and improve my historical knowledge.

Unknown said...

I'm looking forward to the many challenges that lie ahead can't wait !

Unknown said...

Hey Mr.Parker!
I look forward to another great learning year with you and I'm ready to accept the challenges!
-Andy Chhoun -.-

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Unknown said...

Mr. Parker its David Guzman and I can't wait for APWH.

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Unknown said...

What do I think ? Well ....... HERE I COME AP WORLD HISTORY DUN DUN DUUNNN. I can't wait to know about history it's a subject that has always caught my attention, well that's all for now see you guys later !

-Rubi Vasquez out !

Unknown said...

Here I come AP world history! Can't wait for the challenges to come
-Jonathon Zamora out!

Unknown said...

I'm ready for the challenge, see you in a few weeks!!!

Unknown said...

I am nervous about this class but I will do my best.

Alexus Espino said...
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Alexus Espino said...

Hey Mr.Parker its Alexus I'm looking forward to taking this class!

Unknown said...

yeah, hi. Go PG!
I cant wait and all that good stuff. But yeah i came to this school last year, and i think its totally rad. I can still remember my first day at school like it was yesterday. The first person i talked to was Cassady...so shout out her. But i cant wear tank tops because people always judge me and that makes me sad. I'm excited for band and meeting all the new freshman. I cant wait boo them at the rallies, even though we'll get booed too. My summer has be going pretty well just in case anyone was wondering. I'm facetiming any right now and trying to get help with this homework because i couldn't where to comment.

Cameron: Help me out dude (interrupt his reading)*ukulele playing in background*
Andy: You're so stupid......

That's basically how the conversation went.. he didn't really help me that much, but eventually i found out how to comment. I started reading everyone else's comments, and i realized that none of them had any soul or pazazz so i decided to write this. Wow i cant believe I'm going to spend another year with Mr. Parker. He's basically the coolest teacher in the whole school....soo yeah.
╔══╗
╚╗╔╝ I thought i'd give you all some insight into my life, for the
╔╝(¯`v´¯) the people that haven't met me yet.
╚══`.¸.Mr. Parker* My name is Cameron and I'm 15 years old, my parents are both really white. I'm in the school band, so i guess i'm a band geek... I'll be preforming in the first day rally, so be sure to hit me up if you see me. I'll be the one with the 4 drums put together, being amazing......
Mr. Parker, I cant wait to see you cause I'm sure I'm probably your favorite student.

Sincerely
Cameron Reyes
Cam Bam
Cam93906

p.s dont forget to do your homework and that I love you guys.


Unknown said...

Hey Mr. Parker. Hope you're having a great summer. Can't wait to have you as a teacher and to take your class this year.

Gabe Miranda said...
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Gabe Miranda said...

Sup Mr.Parker it's Gabe just finished the ap world history homework #tooeasy. I'm ready to #StriveForGreatness this year in your class. Can't wait!

Unknown said...

Hey Mr. Parker ! This is Lizbeth I am so excited to have you as my teacher once again ! Can't wait for the challenges this class will give . Thanks for the tips !

Zion Lopez said...

Hey Mr.Parker, I cant wait to take your class this year, I'm excited to face all of the challenges this class has to offer. Can't wait!!

Unknown said...

Good afternoon Mr. Parker,
Hope your having a great summer. I am looking forward to A.P. World History with the one and only Mr. Parker. I am kind of scared for the challenges and stresses from the class. I know I will learn from the experiences in this class having you as a teacher. Hope you enjoy the last two weeks of summer Mr Parker.

Sincerely,
Isaiah Garcia

Unknown said...

I look forward to taking ap world history and facing new challenges.

Unknown said...

I will challenge myself in your class Mr.Parker and try to at least pass with an A.

Unknown said...

Hello Mr. Parker can't wait to learn more about History

Unknown said...

Hey Mr. Parker! I honestly can't wait for APWH. Although I'm a bit nervous for this class, I'm excited to face the new challenges this class offers. Thank you for the advice, it will come in handy. I hope you have a great last 2 weeks of summer.. See you soon!

- Sincerely,
Andrea Hernandez

Unknown said...

Hello Mr. Parker, sorry for being a bit late but I was having trouble with my internet connection, I am looking forward to the challenges this class may provide, and can't wait to learn about more about the world! Sincerely, Esteban Ornelas