College Prep World History
Course Description: In this course, we will explore the patterns of world history in order to provide you with a better understanding of our human past and our world today.
Daily agenda and other important documents
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Assignments/Tests
Test: World History Next week
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Syllabus
Course Rationale: The study of World History encourages the understanding of the past and the recognition of its contribution to the present and the future. Students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically about the themes and events discovered. Successful completion of this year-long course is required for graduation from high school in the state of Missouri.
Materials:
The following items are needed EVERYDAY for success:
A. Composition Notebook
B. Folder for class work
C. Something to write with
D. Textbook- Glencoe World History (2003)
E. Flash drive
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Grading Procedure:
Each student’s grade will be determined by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible. A student’s grade will consist of their grades from exams, homework, quizzes, performance events, and other significant assignments. A final exam will also be given at the end of each semester that will comprise of twenty percent of a student’s semester grade. The grading scale is as follows:
Percentage Grade Percentage Grade
100-93 A 76-73 C
92-90 A- 72-70 C-
89-87 B+ 69-67 D+
86-83 B 66-63 D
82-80 B- 62-60 D-
79-77 C+ 59-0 F
Classroom Rules:
Class Expectations
Classroom Academic Effort:
LATE WORK— Assignments: Assignments will be posted on my website and are due when specified. Projects that are turned in late without prior approval due to illness or an emergency will have 1 full letter grade deducted for each day late (no credit after one month).
MAKE-UP WORK AND TESTS—Anytime you are gone with an EXCUSED ABSENCE you have one month to submit the material from when you return from your absence. If you don’t make up the work or take the test within that time period, you will receive a zero.
Course Rationale: The study of World History encourages the understanding of the past and the recognition of its contribution to the present and the future. Students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically about the themes and events discovered. Successful completion of this year-long course is required for graduation from high school in the state of Missouri.
Materials:
The following items are needed EVERYDAY for success:
A. Composition Notebook
B. Folder for class work
C. Something to write with
D. Textbook- Glencoe World History (2003)
E. Flash drive
I
Grading Procedure:
Each student’s grade will be determined by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible. A student’s grade will consist of their grades from exams, homework, quizzes, performance events, and other significant assignments. A final exam will also be given at the end of each semester that will comprise of twenty percent of a student’s semester grade. The grading scale is as follows:
Percentage Grade Percentage Grade
100-93 A 76-73 C
92-90 A- 72-70 C-
89-87 B+ 69-67 D+
86-83 B 66-63 D
82-80 B- 62-60 D-
79-77 C+ 59-0 F
Classroom Rules:
Class Expectations
- Respect everyone’s right to learn
- Ask for help when you need it. I am available to students after school by appointment.
- Raise your hands to be acknowledged; don’t interrupt others who are speaking.
- No obscene language, fighting, harassment, or other improper conduct.
- Be in your seat when the bell rings at the start and the end of each class.
- No grooming during class period
- Students must sign internet policy
- No eating in class.
- No cell phones
Classroom Academic Effort:
LATE WORK— Assignments: Assignments will be posted on my website and are due when specified. Projects that are turned in late without prior approval due to illness or an emergency will have 1 full letter grade deducted for each day late (no credit after one month).
MAKE-UP WORK AND TESTS—Anytime you are gone with an EXCUSED ABSENCE you have one month to submit the material from when you return from your absence. If you don’t make up the work or take the test within that time period, you will receive a zero.