World History
Spring Semester, 2015
Wade Stewart Room 207
Course Description:
The high school world history course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study of major events and themes in world history. Students begin with a study of early civilizations worldwide and continue to examine major developments and themes in all regions of the world. The course culminates in a study of change and continuity and globalization at the beginning of the 21st century.
In addition to course standards, students will be instructed in efficient and effective study methods and strategies on how to read, write, think critically, organize, take notes, and demonstrate what they have learned.
Needed Materials:
It is suggested that each student obtain a three ring binder, notebook paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils, and note cards. Students are to bring their textbook and agenda to class every day. Other materials will be needed occasionally for projects or for differentiated assignments. Students will be notified of these special needs in advance.
Text Book:
World History: Patterns of Interactions. McDougal-Littell, 2005.
Course Organization:
- Beginnings of Civilization
- New Direction in Government and Society
- Age of Exchange and Encounter
- Connecting the Hemispheres
- Absolutism to Revolution
- Industrialization and Empire
- WWI to Present
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
B = 89-80
C = 79-74
D = 73- 70
F = Below 70
Percentage Breakdown:
Classwork/Homework/Projects45%
Tests/Essays/ Quizzes45%
Final Exam10%
Attendance and Make up Work:
Students are expected to attend school daily. If you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get your work by checking Attendance with your peers, reviewing another student’s table of contents, checking the blog, and/or checking with me before or after class. Do NOT interrupt instruction to ask about your missing work.
Classroom Rules:
Be respectful. This is an all-encompassing rule that I firmly believe is a great standard not just for our classroom, but life in general. Be respectful to yourself, your peers, your teachers, your environment, and everyone you encounter in life and you will be well in compliance with classroom rules.
In addition, students also need to follow all rules and guidelines discussed in the Kennesaw Mountain High School Student Handbook.
Consequences:
1st Offense- Verbal Warning
2nd Offense- Appropriate disciplinary action at teacher’s discretion
Missed Tests and Quizzes:
Students absent on the day of a scheduled Test or Quiz must schedule a time with the teacher to make up the test outside of instructional time.
Latework:
The grade for all work submitted after the date it is due will be reduced by a percentage of points per day, at the discretion of the instructor.
Tutorials:
Tutoring sessions are offered Monday and Wed. mornings from 7:30 – 8:20 a.m. Students should sign up for tutoring at least 24 hours in advance. Other tutoring times may be arranged with the teacher given sufficient notice.
Tardies:
It is expected that you come to class everyday on time. To be considered on time students must be in their seats and ready for class to start when the bell rings. I will follow the school tardy policy which can be found in the student handbook. The door to the class will be closed when the tardy bell rings. Students are REQUIRED to have a pass to enter class after the tardy bell rings. Consequences for repeated tardies are explained in the agenda.
Cheating:
Cheating is unacceptable academic behavior and will result in a grade of “O” on that assignment, parent contact, a conduct grade of “U,” and an office referral. Cheating violation categories include, but are not limited to:
- Copying another student’s work
- This includes lab data, lab reports, homework, test answers, essays, reports, etc.
- Giving another student access to your work
- This includes lab data, lab reports, homework, test answers, essays, reports, etc.
- Informing students of content that was present on a test when that student may be taking the test later in the day
- This includes telling other students specific questions, general topics on which to focus additional review, chapters, homework assignments, labs, etc.
- Using unauthorized materials such as websites, cheat sheets, cell phones, Spark Notes, etc. not specifically approved by the teacher beforehand
- Completing or making a significant contribution to someone else’s assignment or allowing someone else to complete or make a significant contribution to an assignment for you
- Providing false information to a teacher or administrator during an inquiry related to academic integrity
- Plagiarism, which includes the following:
- Copying content word for word from any source including but not limited to a website, a journal, a book, another student, etc. without giving proper citation;
- Paraphrasing content from any source without giving proper citation of the source
- Plagiarism is the stealing of “thoughts” not necessarily exact words
- Making up data or sources that do not exist
Honor code violations will result in an administrative referral and a grade of zero for the assignment.
Teacher Contact:I may be reached by email at r by phone at478-960-7665. Please make sure you leave your student’s name, your name, and the number where you can be reached in the message.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Preferred First Contact:
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Evening (between 4 & 8 PM) phone #______( home work cell )
email: ______
other: ______
If the Preferred First Contact is NOT AVAILABLE, contact information for second choice:
Name ______Relationship to Student ______
Day time phone #______( home work cell )
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email: ______
other: ______
This syllabus is subject to change based on the needs of the students in the class.
Name ______
Student Statement: I have read, understood and agree to abide by the guidelines as outlined in the syllabus.
Student signature ______Date ______
Parent Statement: I have discussed the contents of this syllabus and reinforced the guidelines with my child. I have verified that the contact information on Synergy is up-to-date and correct.
Parent signature ______Date ______