Course Syllabus

WORLD HISTORY 9

Mrs. Murray do Carmo

e-mail: jmurraydocarmo@govwentworth.k12.nh.us

Class Blog: jmurraydocarmowh9.blogspot.com

Room 211

KRHS MISSION STATEMENT

Kingswood Regional High School provides a safe learning community in which all students and educators work together to preserve our past and shape our future as we reach for personal success. Kingswood Regional High School is committed to an equitable and flexible learning environment where students and educators learn to:

·        Develop academically as inquisitive, critical, independent and cooperative learners.

·        Develop respect for ourselves and others.

·        Embrace the challenges and responsibilities of participating in a democratic society.

·        Nurture individual talents and abilities.

Course Description:

World History (9) is a rigorous modern world history survey course. Modern European history will be balanced with an investigation of civilizations, cultures, themes and time periods that draw our inquiry into the rich and varied tapestry of lands, peoples, ideas and customs that have both shaped, and been shaped by, the rise of western civilization. A polycentric approach will address both the scope and the limitations of western power by investigating sites of resistance, innovation and autonomy in the modern world. 

Course Materials:

3” three ring binder with lined paper and dividers

Pencil, pen, highlighter

Student Responsibilities:

Attendance is extremely important in all Social Studies courses.  Class participation, honing communication and debate skills, and developing a safe and respectful intellectual environment are important elements of our classroom community.  It is your responsibility to contact me and arrange make-up work for any absence.  Our class blog will be utilized for this purpose frequently.  You have a grace period of 2 days to turn in make-up work from excused absences. TASC should be utilized to make up quizzes and tests in a timely fashion. All late work MUST be submitted with a Grade Recovery Contract. Late penalties may apply.

Group Work:

Cooperative learning will almost always include an individual component to the assignment.  The group grade and individual grade will be averaged for a final grade.  One of the most challenging aspects of group work can be making sure that all members contribute equally to the final project.  Part of my job as the instructor of this course, is to be available to groups to help resolve any issues that may arise. Come see me sooner, rather than later, if there are problems that need to be addressed.

Individual Assignments and Projects:

This course emphasizes the development of critical thinking in the area of world history.  Our frequent writing assignments require informed and well-reasoned inquiry connecting current events to central issues in various time periods throughout history.  All formal writing assignments must be typed in 12 pt. font and double-spaced. Proofreading is a must! All written assignments must be fully edited and printed on the day they are due. 

Grading Policy:

10%     Class Participation

15%     Homework
15%     Quizzes

20%     Tests

20%     Projects

20%     Writing assignments

INTERVENTION POLICY

            Red Flag                                                                     Intervention

           

            Grade point average 75% or below                            Conference with teacher to develop a

            at first two-week check                                              plan to get back on track.

            Test grade of 75% or below                                        Mandatory make-up session.

            Missing two homework assignments                          Mandatory TASC session to

                                                                                                make up assignments.

            Grade point average of 75% or below                        Call home to parent.  Mandatory

            at interims                                                                   TASC session to bring up grade.

                                                                                               

            Missing three or more consecutive                              Call home; mandatory make-up

            Classes or more than five classes (term)                     session with on-line assignments