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Plato Academy Course Syllabus Middle School 6th Grade World History 2012-2013 “Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” ---Vernon Howard Contact Info: INSTRUCTOR Ms. Slavin E-MAIL [email protected] PHONE (727) 286-6249 CAMPUS Plato AcademyPalm Harbor 1601 Curlew Rd Palm Harbor FL 34683 Course Description: Middle School World History is the forum for students to explore and understand the past, present, and future through engaged learning of historical events, figures, and civilizations. The primary content for this course pertains to the world’s earliest civilizations to the ancient and classical civilizations of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Students will be exposed to the multiple dynamics of world history including economics, geography, politics, and religion/philosophy. Students will study methods of historical inquiry and primary and secondary historical documents. Materials: Notebook and/or folders with all necessary paperwork Pencils and/or pens, erasers, highlighter Binder- marked with name and grade for easy recognition Expectations: The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like them to treat you. Do not enter the classroom if a teacher is not present. Quietly wait outside the door along the wall mindful that other classes may be in session. o Please be on time and have all materials ready for class. If you do not arrive on time with all materials, you will be marked TARDY and will sign the TARDY or MISSING SUPPLIES LISTS. Accumulation of three signatures per marking period may earn a consequence. o Have all completed homework on your desk at beginning of each class. o Copy day’s homework exactly into the agenda, and leave open for teacher to check and stamp. o Please respect school property, and all others’ property. o Appropriate and respectful behavior is to be shown to others at all times. Social Studies Notebook: o Clearly print your name and grade on front cover. o Neatly organize your notebook into 4 sections using dividers: WORKSHEETS, NOTES, HOMEWORK, and TESTS/QUIZZES o This CLASSROOM PROCEDURES sheet should ALWAYS be the first page in your notebook. o Homework will be given to reinforce what was introduced in class. It should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete, and will count for 10% of your average. o Current events are discussed at the beginning of class daily, and it is important that you are aware of events which may affect your role as a citizen of the world. o Tests will be given at the end of each chapter or major division and will be announced a week ahead whenever possible. o Textbook Internet Resources for McGraw-Hill Discovering Our Past- A History of the World are available at connected.mcgraw-hill.com. Enter user name and password; click on your networks book; select your chapter and lesson. Computer Use: o You are responsible for your assigned computer ONLY and returning it to its original location after use. o Computers may be used after required work is completed to work on Study Island or FCAT Explorer or other school- related assignments with teacher permission. o The “History” will be checked periodically in order to maintain your progress in the required assessments and practice models assigned. Assignments – Class Work and Homework o ALL assignments are to follow school policy and have a PROPER HEADING in the upper right hand corner of the paper: FIRST and LAST NAME : Iman A. Student CLASS/ ASSIGNMENT : 7B -Civics, page 62: questions 4-7 DATE: August 22, 2012 o Typed writing assignments are encouraged whenever necessary. Please use Times New Roman 12 and black ink only. o Homework Policy: Students will receive homework every night except for most Fridays and holidays with the exception of reading. Nightly, students will receive approximately one hour of homework for sixth grade and eighty minutes of homework for seventh grade, this does not include reading. However, this may vary depending on the unit of study. Assignments will be turned in at the beginning of the each class period, if they are not turned in at this time they will be marked late. Math homework must be completed at home in pencil. Students who write illegibly will receive a zero or point deductions. Homework brought in the following day will receive a maximum grade of 50%. Students will have one day to turn in late assignments. After the grace period assignments will be considered a zero. Students who do not turn in a homework assignment will be required to fill out a “No homework” sheet to be kept by the teacher. Cell Phones: Students may bring cell phones to school. However they must be turned off and kept in the student lockers or backpacks. Cell phones may not be turned on while on school property. Cell phones being used or found on will be confiscated by the staff until a parent is able to pick up the cell phone. Cell phones may not be used to call home for illness or due to forgotten items. If a student is ill they need to use the front office to call home. Medications: All medications must be turned in to the office with the appropriate paperwork. Students may not administer their own medications or keep their medication with them. This is a strictly enforced rule to keep all students and staff safe at school. Uniforms: Students are required to wear uniforms as specified in the student handbook. If a student is out of uniform they will receive two verbal warnings. The third offense will require parents to bring an appropriate uniform to school for the student to wear. Lockers: Students are responsible for all belongings in their locker. According to Florida State law all lockers may be searched at any time by school personnel without student permission. Plato Academy is not responsible for any lost or damaged items in lockers. Per administration we are not having locks on the school lockers. Backpacks: Students may bring backpacks to school, but backpacks are to be left in their locker. No backpacks will be allowed in the classrooms. Lunch Money: All student lunches need to be purchased online at our school website [email protected]. There is a .50 extra charge for all orders placed at school instead of online. Make-up work Policy If a student misses a day of class it is their responsibility to discuss missing work with the teacher. All absent students will be given equal number of days of absence to make up assignments without penalty. If a student has a planned absence it is their responsibility to discuss assignments that will be missed with the teacher ahead of time. Attendance Policy as per Plato Academy Code of Conduct/Student Handbook: Good attendance and punctuality are very important characteristics that all students need to acquire. Attendance is important to learning because when a student is absent they miss the strategies necessary to master skills being taught in class which are needed to be successful. Plato puts a lot of emphasis on good attendance and being at school on time. In General 1. Students who have been absent five days or more in a grading period may be required to bring a certificate of illness from a licensed doctor to the school. 2. Every three "tardies" or early pick-up will result in the student receiving one unexcused absence. 3. Within 48 hours of a student’s absence the parent will send a note or call the school explaining the absence. If that contact does not occur, the absence will be recorded as unexcused. 4. Excessive absences may lead to a referral and/or parent/teacher/administration conference. 5. 15 unexcused absences will result in staff contacting the truancy office and/or social services being contacted. Assessment Rubric: 90-100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60-69 below 60 A B C D F Assessment Procedures: Test and Quizzes- 50% of final grade Homework- 25% of final grade Classwork- 15% of final grade Participation- 10% of final grade Rules: Be respectful. Be prepared. Be responsible. Consequences: 1st step- Verbal Warning- visual, verbal or proximity cues. 2nd step- Two interventions which will be chosen by the teacher (ex- seat change, parent contact, loss of privilege etc.) 3rd step- After school detention. All detentions will be served on Mondays 3:104:00. 4th step- Administrative referral. Report Cards Middle October 10 November 29 January 28 March 13 May 1 June 12 Mission Statement: To assist our students in achieving their full potential by requiring and nurturing high academic and behavioral standards in a safe, supporting, challenging and enthusiastic environment fostered by a commitment and cooperative effort between the schools, parents, guardians and community. COURSE SCHEDULE: The following is the intended schedule of instruction. It is subject to change and to be enhanced by additional fieldtrips and activities. Topic Introduction: The study of geography and history provide the basis for understanding the development of human civilizations that have led to the world’s current institutions. Early Humans: Agriculture and metallurgy are the two key technological inventions that transitioned human beings from hunter-gatherers to farmers, which, over time, led to the rise of early civilizations. 1st Marking Period Ends Ancient Greece: The ancient Greeks developed a complex society with remarkable achievements in the arts, sciences and government. These achievements continue to influence culture, science and politics in the world today. 2nd Marking Period Ends Ancient Rome: The ancient Romans made important contributions to government, law and engineering. The cultural achievements of the Romans continue the art, architecture and literature of today. Ancient Sumer and Mesopotamia: Ancient Mesopotamia is located in the Fertile Crescent and was the first civilization to embody all seven characteristics of a civilization. 3rd Marking Period Ends (1/17/2012) Ancient Egypt and the Near East: The civilization of the ancient Egyptians developed in response to its desert environment and the flooding of the Nile River. The ancient Egyptians and the near East civilizations created well-organized and complex civilizations, which were also home to the world’s first monotheistic religion, Judaism. 4th Marking Period Ends (3/1/2012) Ancient India: Ancient India’s two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, have influenced culture and society throughout Asia. 5th Marking Period Ends (4/12/2012) Ancient China: Ancient China was a culture known for many important inventions and a unique perspective on government and family life that still influences China today. Ancient Meso and South America: The civilizations of the ancient Meso and South America developed in response to its challenging environment. 6th Marking Period Ends (6/7/2012)