About Mr. Oberholtzer

Mr. O has been a world history teacher at Washington Township High School for the last 18 years, teaching both Honors and CP World History and Cultures. Utilizing an inquiry approach and infusions of digital technology, Mr. O delivers lessons on the development and evolution of civilization that links the ancient past to the present and provides insights into the future of mankind.  World History & Cultures is really the history of the modern world. We will recap and review the ancient civilizations and then start with the Renaissance and run right on into the present. We will explore topics in history utilizing economics, anthropology, sociology, political science and other social science disciplines. Students will learn the appropriate social science terms, explore the various social science disciplines and examine history from every angle. 

Mr. O has created a number of technical tools and online resources for students to access as part of the class. Students should make perusal of this page a daily activity. This website is a portal to the resources and activities of the class.

It is expected that students will apply themselves and take advantage of all the opportunities that Mr. O provides. Mr. O is flexible with homework and will take late work upon request. Mr. O also allows students to retest and requiz to improve their grades. Students are responsible for accessing this opportunity. The foundational philosophy that undergirds the class is the access to opportunity. Students have an almost unlimited array of opportunities to succeed.  However, it is up to the student to take advantage of the opportunities provided!

Let's explore history together this year. Get ready to work!

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• Mr. Oberholtzer is also the SURE club advisor and the leader of the Coffeehouse shows. The Website for SURE can be accessed by clicking on SURE

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• Retest/Requiz Option

  Students may apply within one week after taking a test or quiz to retake that assessment and have the second grade substituted for the original grade. The student agrees to accept whatever the second score is and submits to having that score entered into Powerschool as the official grade for the assessment in question.

  Late Work

  Mr. O will take late work at full credit on a case by case basis as long as the student does not abuse the privilege. Mr. O will not accept late work from students who are habitually negligent in turning in their work when due.

  Students are responsible for getting work missed when absent. Students are responsible for making up tests that are missed when absent. Missing work that is not accounted for will receive a zero. The student assumes full responsibility for academic work. Failure to complete assigned work results in a zero.

  WTHS Grading Procedures

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• All assignments turned in must be in the required file format. To convert files to required format click:  Free File Converter

• Email assignments to: mrorocksamerica@gmail.com

• Mr.O Moodle Page
• Classroom in the Cloud Presentation
• Mr.O Rocks America Facebook Page
• When logged into Facebook, search for Mr O Rocks America: The World According to Mr.O and request to be a member of the group
• Clio's Crib Blog
• IMC Video Project Video Resources Page Link(click)
• WT Board of Education District Calendar

Classroom Rules

1. Bring a pen, pencil, notebook & positive attitude every day.

2.Write daily log down in notebook and prep for lesson daily.

3. Follow all directions completely with alacrity and without fail.

4. Respect person and property of others at all times.

5. Be respectful all the time to everyone , in and out of class.

6. Wait to be dismissed by the teacher and leave quietly

7. Work hard, honestly and efficiently to the best of ability.

8. Refrain from touching class equipment & don't write on desks.

9. Keep hands and feet to yourself; don't touch anyone!

10. Follow the district internet use policies & refrain from unauthorized usage of district technology.