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World History Class Procedures:
Mr. Neill
1. SCHOLASTIC:
A. GRADES: Grades will be based on an accumulation of points and will be calculated according to the
following schedule:
 Homework, assignments and projects = approx. 50%
 Test = approx. 45%
 Participation, Work Ethic and Attitude = approx 5%
Grades will be assigned using a simple point system. In no case, will it take more that the following
percentages to achieve the following grades:
90-100% = A, 80-89.9% = B, 70-79.9% = C, 60-69.9% = D,
0-59.9%- = F
B. HOMEWORK: In general, you will be assigned homework each weeknight (i.e. Monday-Thursday). All
assignments are due at the beginning of the next class period, unless otherwise stated by Mr. Neill. Because
½ of your grade will be derived from your performance on homework, projects and in class assignments, it
is definitely in your best interest to complete all assignments on time throughout each semester.
C. TESTS: There will generally be a test following each Chapter and/or Unit that we cover in the text/class.
These will occur every 5-15 days throughout the semester and normally on a weekly basis. Tests will be
composed of multiple choice questions, matching, fill-in, short answer, short essay items and slide/Picture
identification. Occasionally we will also complete other forms of assessment – papers, posters, artwork, etc.
D. ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is expected of all students. Excessive absences will be detrimental to
your scholastic grade. Also the District mandates a NO CREDIT Policy if you violate District “minimum
attendance” requirements. Tardiness can cost you learning time and information, plus can lead to Saturday
School.
E. MAKE-UP WORK:
1. Always talk to Mr. Neill if there is a problem with Make-up work. I cannot assist with problems of
which I am unaware. Life happens, but there is not excuse for not doing anything about it.
2. EXCUSED ABSENTS: If you have missed class work because of an excused absence, then you will be
given the opportunity to make it up for full credit. Other then by specific agreement, you will be given
one day for each day you were absent to make up the work. It will be your responsibility to find out
what assignments you have missed and arrange with me to get them turned in.
3. LATE WORK GRADING: All grades for late work other than excused absences, will be reduced as
follows: Minus 40% Day One. No work will be accepted after the second (2nd) School Day from the
original due date. You MAY NOT make up late work at the end of the grading period or semester.
4. TARDY, TAS or UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Students will receive a “ZERO” (0) on any assignments
missed.
F. EXTRA CREDIT: I provide “Extra Credit” throughout the school year. This provides an opportunity for
students to improve their grades and focus on special interests with in the subject area. “Extra Credit” is
encouraged of all students who wish to supplement their normal class work,
PLEASE NOTE: “EXTRA CREDIT” IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR DOING ASSIGNED SCHOOL WORK.
Extra Credit can be found on the class web page at www.johnneill.net and may include:
1. Outlining the chapter
2. Selecting a topic – Person, Place, thing or Event – from the current Chapter and creating a 11”X17”
(minimum) Poster board on the topic or a two page, single spaced, 1” margin, 12 font, typed report.
3. Mr. Neill will assign extra credit in class
I must approve all Student initiated extra credit work ahead of time. Remember “Extra Credit” is not a
replacement for normal class work or Late Work and will be weighed differently when added to the overall
grade points.
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World History Class Procedures:
Mr. Neill
Course Syllabus: World History
Word History is a survey course intended to provide the student with a general knowledge of World History and
how History relates to today’s world and their lives It will cover pre-historic to modern times, from both
western and non-western cultures that have shaped our current world. Topics include: the rise of civilization;
political, social and economic developments of the Greco-Roman era; political, social and economic
developments of the Middle Ages; the Renaissance and era of discovery; the growth of democracy and
nationalism; the industrial revolution; and the two world wars. Post WWII war era and modern developments
are also studied.
The following California State Standards will be included in the class:
10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity
to the development of Western political thought.
10.2 Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American Revolution, and the French
Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.
10.3 Students analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany, Japan, and the United States.
10.4 Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two of the following regions or
countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin America, and the Philippines.
10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War.
10.6 Students analyze the effects of the First World War.
10.7 Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
10.8 Students analyze the causes, course and consequences of World War II.
10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post-World World War II world.
10.10 Students analyze instances of nation building in the contemporary world in at least two of the following regions or
countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin America, and China.
10.11 Students analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the information, technological, and
communications revolutions (e.g., television, satellites, computers).
Our general Class Calendar. Time frame and exact chapter may vary due to scheduling, State & District testing,
opportunity and sometime just excitement about a particular subject by the students.
September 6th to
First Progress Report October 14th
October 17th to
Second Progress Report December 2nd
December 5th to
1st Semester Final Report January 26th
Second Semester
January 29th to
First Progress Report March 9th
March 15th to
Second Progress Report May 4th
May 10th to
2nd Semester Final Report June 20nd
Intro Unit - Ancient History - Foundations of our world
Pre History to the Renaissance
Text Book: Introduction and Prologue
Unit 1 - Beginning of the Modern World
Renaissance to Age of Discovery
Text Book: Chapters 1-4
Unit 2 - Absolutism to Revolution
Exploration to French Revolution
Text Book: Chapters 5-8
Unit 3 – Industrialism and the Race for Empire
Industrial Revolution to the Age of Imperialism
Text Book: Chapters 9-12
Unit 4 – The World at War
World War one to World War Two
Text Book: Chapters 13-16
Unit 5 - Perspectives on the Present
Post WWII to today
Text Book: Chapters 17-Epilogue
If you have any questions of concerns now or throughout the year call me at 619-668-6172 or [email protected]
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Mr. Neill
2. CITIZENSHIP:
A. GRADES: Citizenship grades will be based on your willingness to learn the subject matter and your
participation in class – cooperation, common courtesy, and respect for yourself, the other students,
guests and the Teacher. Positive, mature and responsible citizenship is expected.
B. TARDIES: Tardies/T.A.S. (Teacher Assigned Suspension – in school) will affect your citizenship
grade. School policy will be strictly followed. Four Tardies will result in a conference call to your
Parents/Guardian. A Five Tardy will result in a referral. A second referral can result in you being
dropped from the class.
C. TRUANCIES: Unexcused absences (truancies) will have a serious negative effect on your citizenship
grade. Furthermore, they will affect your scholastic grade in that no make-up is allowed for
assignments missed due to unexcused absences. Two Period Truancies will result in a conference call
to your Parents/Guardian. A Third truancy will result in a referral. A second referral can result in you
being dropped from the class. School policy will be strictly followed.
D. PASSES: Passes will be issued only in the case of emergency and at the teacher’s sole discretion.
You are responsible to take care of any personal business (bathroom, drink of water, getting your
books, etc.) BEFORE class begins. I will have a Hall Pass, Nurses Pass and Bathroom Pass. If you
use a pass, you will be expected to sign out and sign back in.
E. FOOD: NO EATING OR DRINKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN CLASS - Except Water.
F. REQUIRED PREPARATION: You will be expected to come to class prepared every day. This
means when the bell rings you are in your seat with your notebook, a writing utensil, your textbook and
any assignments that are due. Even though it will affect your citizenship and scholastic grade, not
being prepared does not constitute an “emergency” and you will not be issued a hall pass to get
material you know you should have at the beginning of class.
G. RESPECT: It is my intent, and will be my ongoing effort, to utilize these rules consistently in the
classroom. Respect is one way which we all recognize our collective responsibility. In this regard, the
teacher, not the students, has an additional responsibility to utilize his discretion concerning the
classroom guidelines. That being said, there is one thing I will not tolerate at any time and that is
disrespect. Whether directed at the teacher, guest in our classroom or fellow students, the quickest way
to earn an unsatisfactory grade in citizenship is to be disrespectful. There is no place in any academic
setting for putdowns, name-calling, and foul language or laughing at fellow students for honest effort.
Those who break these rules will see their citizenship and scholastic grades suffer tremendously as a
result.
3. EXPECTATIONS: HIGH
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“There is no substitute for hard work.”
Thomas Edison
Whether or not you do well in this class will depend on your attitude and the amount of effort you are willing to
put forward. I operate under the assumption that all students are in school with the intent of graduating. I fully
expect that you will complete all of your assignments, come prepared for each test, and do everything within
your power and ability to be attentive, cooperative, prepared and productive during each class. I also encourage
and expect you to ask for help if there is a need or problem. These should be your primary goals concerning
this class. My goal will be to assist you in achieving your highest possible level of success. Every one of us is
different, but each of us is capable of a level of excellence. We will work together to maximize your
excellence.
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4. MOVIE LIST FOR PARENT APPROVAL: In our study of History we will take advantage of
Movies to enhance our understanding of history. These will include G, PG, PG13 and R rated movies. Most
of the R rated movies are so rated for violence or graphic language. (Examples: Saving Private Ryan or
Mississippi Burning) As an Educator and a Parent of two Daughters (who graduated from Grossmont), I am
very sensitive to what my students watch. Movies listed might be shown in 1-10 minute clips, but a few (4-6
each year) will be shown in their entirety. Please review the list and contact me if you have any questions or
concerns. Arrangement will be made for your student, if you have any objections or concerns.
Pharaoh * Troy ®* Alexander ®* 300 Spartans * 300 ® * Ben Hur * Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum *
Gladiator ® * Centurion * Eagle * Braveheart ® * Apocalyto ®* Alexander Nivensky * Kingdom of Heaven * Genghis Khan *
Seven Samurai * Magnificent Seven * Columbus * Cromwell * A Man for all Seasons * Henry V * Henry VIII * Elizabeth *
Prince and the Pauper *1492 * Three Musketeers * Last of the Mohicans * Patriot * Scarlet Pimpernel * Tale of Two Cities *
War & Peace * Waterloo * Cortez * 1776 * Amistad * Alamo * Glory * Gettysburg * Gods & Generals * Dances with Wolves
* Last Samurai® * Rough Riders * Zulu * Zulu Dawn * Wind and the Lion All Quiet on the Western Front * The Lost
Battalion * Grapes of Wrath * Cinderella Man * Chariots of Fire * Untouchables * Defiance * The Longest Day * Schindler’s
List * Battle of Britain * Tuskegee Airman * Big Red One * The Pianist ® * Saving Private Ryan ®* Shanghai Ghetto * Das
Boot * Patton * Band of Brothers ® * Pacific ® * Jacob the Liar * Boy in the Striped Pajamas * Enemy at the Gate ® * Pearl
Harbor * Tora Tora Tora * Pork Chop Hill * Chosin * Mississippi Burning ® *Dr. Strangle Love * Go tell the Spartan ® *
We were Soldiers ® * Thirteen Days * Dr. Stranglove * Algiers * Killing Fields * Primary Colors * Black Hawk Down ® *
Bravo Two Zero ®* Courage Under Fire * No Man’s Land ®* Wag the Dog * Apollo 13 * Hotel Rwanda * Beyond the Gate®
*Invisible Children * Tears of the Sun ® * World Trade Center * United 93 * Jarhead® * Hurt Locker ® -
Reviewed and approved by ______________________________________________________________________
Theresa Kemper, Principal
5. AVAILABILITY:
I will be available before school 6:30-7:00 AM and after school 2:00-3:00 PM most days.
Though I do not accept phone calls during class time, but please feel free to leave a message on my voice mailbox.
My office phone is 619-668-6172 You may email me at [email protected]
As I coach the Grossmont’s Girls Golf, Soccer and Lacrosse, my schedule will vary throughout the year. Please call
if you need a specific appointment time. Thank you!
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Please send me any Comments/Questions on a separate piece of paper. Thanks you!
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