Course Info
Purpose
World History is a college prep survey course designed to give students an understanding of the development of civilization from its origins in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. In addition, students should broaden their perspective by studying diverse cultures and their impact on each other. Content includes a comprehensive study of ancient kingdoms, the classical world, world religions, the transition of man from medieval to modern times ( Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, etc.), revolutions, industrialization, and political and economic systems. The histories of selected European, African, Asian, and American countries will also be studied, as well as major historical philosophies, the causes, course, and consequences of major wars, and the interdependence of the modern world. Art, architecture, and geography are interwoven in all areas of study.
Skills
Students should be able to learn facts, analyze information, and form concepts that will enable them to construct individual interpretations. Students should be able to assimilate information from charts, tables, and maps and to use chronology with historical events. Students should be able to convert statistical information into visual pictures that will allow them to grasp common themes. Students should learn to take notes from both printed materials and lectures or discussions, accomplish writing assignments, and communicate orally and evaluate information before both a small and large group.
Conferences
By appointment. Students are encouraged to come in after school to discuss their progress in class or to check on their current grade status.
Parents - please send me an e-mail (drush@ortn.edu) or call 425-9601 to arrange for an appointment.
Text
World History. Spielvogel. 2001.
Notebook
Each student must maintain a notebook used only for World History. Students are expected to record information from both the class discussions and the textbook that will help them learn the subject matter. Students should date and record the daily objective of each class. Notebooks can be checked and evaluated at the teacher’s discretion. Since notebook checks are unannounced, it is mandatory that students bring their notebook to class each day. A student will not have the opportunity to turn in a late notebook.
Supplies
Notebook; Pens €“ Blue / Black; Pencil; Clear tape; White-out; Planner; Colored Markers (wide tip) €“ Highlighter yellow, highlighter green, orange, red, dark blue
Class Setting
Students must conduct themselves according to the rules and regulations of the school. Students must show respect to others. Students are expected to bring materials to class, to be prepared for class, and to participate in class. Students should only be working on World History during class. Students need to adjust to the climate of the room and dress accordingly. Students should be in their assigned seat unless otherwise directed.
Web Page
The Rush Hour- http://www.the-rush-hour.com
Grading
Grades are determined by a numerical average based upon tests, oral presentations, and two homework, classwork, quiz averages. At the end of the grading period the numerical average is converted to a letter grade which is represented on the student’s report card. There is no extra credit at the end of the nine weeks to change your grade.The numerical average of each nine week grading period and the numerical grade of the Final Exam will be used to determine the student’s final grade in World History.If a student has an excused absence they must make up any missed work within 3 school days after school. A zero will be recorded for any work that is not made up on time or for any work that was assigned during an unexcused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the teacher before or after school to discuss missed work due to excused absences. Homework assignments that are turned in late will be accepted but 10 points will be subtracted from that grade for each day that the assignment is late. Please note that notebook checks and “pop” checks are exempt from this policy. There is a comprehensive Final Exam given at the end of the year which counts 20% of the final grade. All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are required to take the exam. Seniors that have an 85 average or better at the end of the Third Nine Week grading period are exempt from taking the Final Exam. Seniors that have an 84 average or less will take the Final Exam during their last week of regular school.
Grading Scale
100-93 A
92-85 B
84-75 C
74-70 D
69- 0 F
How to determine your Nine Week grade:
1. First, average your homework, classwork, and quiz grades.
2. Take your numerical average from your homework, classwork, and quiz grades and add it with your test scores. Average these grades.
3. Take your numerical score and look to your grading scale to determine your letter grade.
Example
Homework, classwork, quiz grades I
100 - homework
90 - quiz
90 - open notebook quiz
85 - classwork
95 - homework
80 - pop quiz
100 - homework
90 - quiz
60 - classwork
90 - map quiz
100 - open notebook quiz
90- homework
1070 divided by 12 = 89.166 or 89
Homework, classwork, quiz grades II
100 - homework
70 - quiz
90 - open notebook quiz
85 - classwork
95 - homework
80 - pop quiz
100 - homework
90 - quiz
90 - classwork
90 - map quiz
100 - open notebook quiz
90 - homework
1080 divided by 12 = 90
Components of Nine Week Grade
89 - Homework, classwork, quiz avg. I
90 - First Test
93 - Second Test
96 - Third Test
92 - Oral Presentation Grade
90 - Homework, classwork, quiz avg. II
550 divided by 6 = 91.666 numerical avg. or 92 for the Nine Weeks
Letter Grade for the Nine Weeks / B
How to determine your final year end grade
that will be on your transcript:
1. Add your numerical grade from each Nine Weeks and the Final Exam.
Average these grades.
2. Take your numerical average and look to the grading scale to determine your letter grade for the year.
Example
Nine weeks Student 1 Student 2
1st 92 75
2nd 95 76
3rd 90 51
4th 95 70
Final Exam 92 70
Final Grade 93 -A 68 -F