Class Syllabus
World History Course Syllabus
Course Title: World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World Global Overview: 1750 CE to the Present
History/Social Studies Department Policy
This history/social studies course is premised on a growth mindset and mastery over time. Authentic and lasting learning is best accomplished through effort, feedback, and revision. Students who are not successful on an activity or assessment will be given feedback on how to improve and opportunities to revise their work. For this history/social studies course it does not matter if the student’s accomplishment happens the first, second, or another attempt; what matters is the quality of their final product. The goal is to document students’ accomplishments of high quality and relevant critical thinking in history and social studies.
California State Standards summary can view at the following website:
www.cde.ca.gov Search for “History Social Science Content Standards” (pages 49-53 in the PDF file)
Units of Study: Quarter 1 or 2
1. Freedom vs. Oppression (the Bill of Rights)
2. Industrialization
3. Nationalism
4. Imperialism
5. World War I (Causes and Countries)
6. World War I (Tactics/Weapons/Battles)
7. World War I (America’s Entry/Armistices)
8. World War I (Treaty of Versailles)
Recommended Classroom Materials: A divider in your binder for history, plenty of lined paper, your planner, a personal sharpener, a highlighter, and 3 to 4 pencils and ballpoint pens to be brought to class daily.
Text: McDouggall Littell Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction
A fine from the librarian for the cost of the book will be charged for lost textbooks.
Grading Policies: Students will receive a scholastic letter grade based on the following percentages:
• Grade Scale: A: 90-100% B: 80-89.9% C: 70-79.9% D: 60-69.9% F: 0-59.9%
*Also, if a student has less than a 70% grade they will not be granted permission to go on field trips.
Assignment Points
Daily Class Points 250 (5x50)
Assignment 1 (Monday)
Textbook Section Outline (notes) 150
Assignment 2 (Wednesday)
Primary Source Document 150
Daily Interactive Journal
(weekly class notes & reflections) 150
Assessment (test) (Friday)
(due at 4pm on Friday) 300
*Students with IEPs or 504s please see the teacher privately to discuss your accommodations.
• Grade Breakdown
• Posting of Grades: Grades will be posted on a regular basis and will be available online to both parents and students (Parent Portal). In addition, students and parents will receive periodic grade updates via grade print outs, phone, email, mailings, or parent conferences.
• Assessment Retake Policy (if earned a low score & want to improve score):
o May be retaken (in a different format) after school and may only be improved to a “C” 75%. (Final Exam: No Retake)
o
• Assessment Make up Policy (if absent on day of test):
If an excused absence occurs on the day of an assessment (Friday), the student must come to Office Time on Monday and they will receive an alternative assessment (it will not be the same one given to students on Friday.
If excessive excused absences on test days occur, the student will no longer be able to make up tests.
• Homework Policy:
o Homework assignments will be due on time at the beginning of the class period.
o Assignments turned in 1 day late will be accepted for half credit. Assignments 2 or more days late will not be accepted.
o Expect 5 days of homework a week that takes 20-30 minutes
o On school nights with no homework, students should study/ read their notes for 15 min.
• Make Up Work Policy:
o Make up class work will only be allowed in the case of an excused absence.
o Make up class work will be due the following school day, after the student’s return.
o After excessive absences (even if excused), no more make up work will be given.
Academic Honesty:
Each student must do their own work. The following is considered cheating: Copying or allowing someone else to copy work for any class, looking at someone else’s work during a test, plagiarism.
• Anyone caught cheating will face severe consequences.
o 1st offense –will result in a “U” in the Citizenship and an F for the six week progress report.
o 2nd time- will result in an “F” on semester Report card and a “U” in citizenship
Attendance Policies:
• If you are absent for any reason, please email me or send me a Remind text. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what assignments were missed when you are absent.
Citizenship Grade: Students must maintain not only a 2.0 GPA to play sports and to be involved in certain school activities, but they must also maintain a 2.0 Citizenship Grade Point Average.
Note: Students who earn an F for a grading period may earn no higher than an S in citizenship
MORSE HIGH SCHOOL’S EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Students are expected to…
1. Arrive to each class period on time
2. Respect yourself, respect others, and respect the property of others
3. Engage in productive work
4. Maintain a safe and clean environment
Respectful Behavior Respectful behavior is my first expectation. Disrespect in any form will not be tolerated. No profanity, inappropriate or rude comments, throwing, tagging or damaging property
Zoom Etiquette/Behavior:
- No taking pictures or video of the zoom class or holding up your cell phone to the webcam
- No inappropriate clothing or wearing sunglasses on Zoom
Virtual Classroom Norms & Guidelines:
• Follow your teacher’s directions at all times.
• Be an active participant
• Keep your mic muted unless called on or asking a question.
• Have your camera on and your face showing; this helps your teachers and classmates to match names and faces. It helps to build community.
• Make sure your background is appropriate. Virtual backgrounds are acceptable as long as they are not distracting. Try to eliminate other distractions that can prevent you or others from focusing.
• Student remarks and behavior must be school-appropriate, this incudes comments in the chat.
• Visible attire must be appropriate and not offensive.
(These norms follow the Morse Behavior Guidelines for online classrooms.)
Morse Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs):
Course Title: World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World Global Overview: 1750 CE to the Present
History/Social Studies Department Policy
This history/social studies course is premised on a growth mindset and mastery over time. Authentic and lasting learning is best accomplished through effort, feedback, and revision. Students who are not successful on an activity or assessment will be given feedback on how to improve and opportunities to revise their work. For this history/social studies course it does not matter if the student’s accomplishment happens the first, second, or another attempt; what matters is the quality of their final product. The goal is to document students’ accomplishments of high quality and relevant critical thinking in history and social studies.
California State Standards summary can view at the following website:
www.cde.ca.gov Search for “History Social Science Content Standards” (pages 49-53 in the PDF file)
Units of Study: Quarter 1 or 2
1. Freedom vs. Oppression (the Bill of Rights)
2. Industrialization
3. Nationalism
4. Imperialism
5. World War I (Causes and Countries)
6. World War I (Tactics/Weapons/Battles)
7. World War I (America’s Entry/Armistices)
8. World War I (Treaty of Versailles)
Recommended Classroom Materials: A divider in your binder for history, plenty of lined paper, your planner, a personal sharpener, a highlighter, and 3 to 4 pencils and ballpoint pens to be brought to class daily.
Text: McDouggall Littell Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction
A fine from the librarian for the cost of the book will be charged for lost textbooks.
Grading Policies: Students will receive a scholastic letter grade based on the following percentages:
• Grade Scale: A: 90-100% B: 80-89.9% C: 70-79.9% D: 60-69.9% F: 0-59.9%
*Also, if a student has less than a 70% grade they will not be granted permission to go on field trips.
Assignment Points
Daily Class Points 250 (5x50)
Assignment 1 (Monday)
Textbook Section Outline (notes) 150
Assignment 2 (Wednesday)
Primary Source Document 150
Daily Interactive Journal
(weekly class notes & reflections) 150
Assessment (test) (Friday)
(due at 4pm on Friday) 300
*Students with IEPs or 504s please see the teacher privately to discuss your accommodations.
• Grade Breakdown
• Posting of Grades: Grades will be posted on a regular basis and will be available online to both parents and students (Parent Portal). In addition, students and parents will receive periodic grade updates via grade print outs, phone, email, mailings, or parent conferences.
• Assessment Retake Policy (if earned a low score & want to improve score):
o May be retaken (in a different format) after school and may only be improved to a “C” 75%. (Final Exam: No Retake)
o
• Assessment Make up Policy (if absent on day of test):
If an excused absence occurs on the day of an assessment (Friday), the student must come to Office Time on Monday and they will receive an alternative assessment (it will not be the same one given to students on Friday.
If excessive excused absences on test days occur, the student will no longer be able to make up tests.
• Homework Policy:
o Homework assignments will be due on time at the beginning of the class period.
o Assignments turned in 1 day late will be accepted for half credit. Assignments 2 or more days late will not be accepted.
o Expect 5 days of homework a week that takes 20-30 minutes
o On school nights with no homework, students should study/ read their notes for 15 min.
• Make Up Work Policy:
o Make up class work will only be allowed in the case of an excused absence.
o Make up class work will be due the following school day, after the student’s return.
o After excessive absences (even if excused), no more make up work will be given.
Academic Honesty:
Each student must do their own work. The following is considered cheating: Copying or allowing someone else to copy work for any class, looking at someone else’s work during a test, plagiarism.
• Anyone caught cheating will face severe consequences.
o 1st offense –will result in a “U” in the Citizenship and an F for the six week progress report.
o 2nd time- will result in an “F” on semester Report card and a “U” in citizenship
Attendance Policies:
• If you are absent for any reason, please email me or send me a Remind text. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what assignments were missed when you are absent.
Citizenship Grade: Students must maintain not only a 2.0 GPA to play sports and to be involved in certain school activities, but they must also maintain a 2.0 Citizenship Grade Point Average.
Note: Students who earn an F for a grading period may earn no higher than an S in citizenship
MORSE HIGH SCHOOL’S EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Students are expected to…
1. Arrive to each class period on time
2. Respect yourself, respect others, and respect the property of others
3. Engage in productive work
4. Maintain a safe and clean environment
Respectful Behavior Respectful behavior is my first expectation. Disrespect in any form will not be tolerated. No profanity, inappropriate or rude comments, throwing, tagging or damaging property
Zoom Etiquette/Behavior:
- No taking pictures or video of the zoom class or holding up your cell phone to the webcam
- No inappropriate clothing or wearing sunglasses on Zoom
Virtual Classroom Norms & Guidelines:
• Follow your teacher’s directions at all times.
• Be an active participant
• Keep your mic muted unless called on or asking a question.
• Have your camera on and your face showing; this helps your teachers and classmates to match names and faces. It helps to build community.
• Make sure your background is appropriate. Virtual backgrounds are acceptable as long as they are not distracting. Try to eliminate other distractions that can prevent you or others from focusing.
• Student remarks and behavior must be school-appropriate, this incudes comments in the chat.
• Visible attire must be appropriate and not offensive.
(These norms follow the Morse Behavior Guidelines for online classrooms.)
Morse Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs):
- Think critically and communicate thoughtfully
- Innovate, collaborate, and create through use of technology
- Grow scholastically through rigorous and relevant standards-based curriculum
- Exhibit skills necessary for continued independent learning
- Respect and promote cultural diversity through positive relationships
- Strive to become globally and locally engaged and responsible citizens who celebrate cultural diversity