Download Contemporary World History Syllabus Course Name: Contemporary

Contemporary World History Syllabus
Course Name: Contemporary World History
Teacher Name: Dwain Hinskey
Teacher Contact Information:
Parents, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about your
student. My room number is 17.
I can be reached online at [email protected] or at the district's
website - www.bensonsd.k12.az.us. My classroom number is 720-6856. If you call
during regular school hours, please leave a message. I will return your call as
soon as possible.
Textbook used: World History by Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2008
Chapters covered: Chapter 4 – Ancient Greece 1900-133 B.C., Chapter 5 –
Rome and the Rise of Christianity 600 B.C-A.D. 500,, World Religions - Ancient to
Modern Religions, Chapter 10 – Europe and the Middle Ages 1000-1500, Chapter
12 – Renaissance and Reformation 1350-1600, Chapter 13 – The Age of
Exploration 1500-1800, Chapter 14 – Crisis and Absolutism 1550-1715, Chapter 17
– Revolution and Enlightenment 1550-1800, Chapter 18 – The French Revolution
and Napoleon 1789-1815, Chapter 19 – Industrialization and Nationalism 18001870, Chapter 20 – Mass Society and Democracy 1870-1914, Chapter 21 – The
Height of Imperialism 1800-1914, Chapter 23 – War and Revolution 1914-1919,
Chapter 24 – The West Between the Wars 1919-1939, Chapter 25 – Nationalism
Around the World 1919-1939, Chapter 26 – World War II 1039-1945, Chapter 27 –
Cold War and Postwar Changes 1945-1970, Chapter 28 – The Contemporary
Western World 1970-Present
Course Materials: Students will need to bring with them on a daily basis all
materials that are given to them that are three-hole punched. Pencil, notebook
paper, and a ruler are needed. Students should never throw away any
completed material unless instructed to do so by the teacher.
Course Objectives and Competencies:
1. Students are expected to read all assigned material and take notes for
their use.
2. Students are expected to complete all vocabulary words and guided
reading assignments.
3. Students are expected to take notes on every video or power point
presentation.
4. Students are expected to develop a connection between historical
events and modern-day implications on our lives.
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5. Students will be expected to keep and orderly notebook, so that quiz and
tests can be taken with student’s notes,
6. Students are expected to interact with material in history not only to
understand the importance of past events and people, but also to see
how markedly the past impacts our present day functioning.
Course Description: Contemporary World History begins with a review of
formative civilizations and then moves into examination of events and people of
more recent history who have made an impact on their time and still influence
modern life today, Contemporary World History learns from the past to learn
both how to make positive accomplishments and how to avoid past mistakes.
Grading System:
(Taken From Handbook-FYI)
Level I Percent Grade
Level II Percent
Grade
100-97
A+
100-94
A+
96-93
A
93-87
A
92-90
A86-80
A89-87
B+
79-77
B+
86-83
B
76-73
B
82-80
B72-70
B79-77
C+
69-68
C+
76-73
C
67
C
72-70
C66-65
C69-67
D+
64-63
D+
66-63
D
62
D
62-60
D61-60
D59-0
F
59-0
F
All subjects will receive a letter grade. LEVEL I: All courses not listed as level II
LEVEL II: Advanced English 2, 3, 4, Advanced Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus I & II,
Chemistry, Physics, Spanish 3 & 4, Advanced US/AZ History, Advanced US/AZ
Government, Accounting I & II, Advanced Intermediate / College Algebra,
Advanced Studies in Humanities, Advanced Contemporary World History.
The following percentages will be used to determine your grade: 10% Classroom participation, 50% - Quizzes and tests, 35% - Guided readings and
vocabulary, 15% - Final Exam
Late Work Policy:
A. MAKEUP WORK
 It is the student’s responsibility to initiate scheduling for make-up work.
 Excused absences - Students will be allowed the number of days absent plus
one day to make up the assignments. Work that was assigned prior to an
absence will be due upon return to class. In most cases, if the absence is
related to a school function where the student will miss more than a day of
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school, the work is to be turned in before leaving for the school activity.
Alternative assignments may be implemented for make-up for work.
 Unexcused absences - Students are accountable for all work missed. However,
credit may not be granted.
 A grade of F or 0 points may be recorded for each incomplete assignment or
test.
B. HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is a part of the final semester grade. The teacher syllabus will
contain homework requirements.
 Make-Up Work: Only excused absences and administrative determinations
will constitute valid reasons for any one student to be given credit for makeup work.
 During Breaks:
No homework is assigned during the break with the exception of honors
classes. Honors classes follow a more rigorous curriculum; therefore, students
in these courses may have assignments given over break.
* ITEMS NOT TURNED IN AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE DAY THEY ARE
DUE ARE LATE.* I ACCEPT LATE WORK FOR ONE (1) DAY AFTER IT'S DUE FOR 50%
CREDIT. I understand that you have more than one class to prepare for, but
each class, including this class, necessitates that work be completed to achieve
success.
* ATHLETES AND STUDENTS WHO GO ON FIELD TRIPS OR CLUB ACTIVITIES
which cause them to be absent from class must get assigned work before they
leave. Assignments are posted in the classroom and necessary instructions to
submit the work will be provided. Therefore, the assignment is due the day you
return.
Classroom Management Plan:
(Taken From Handbook-FYI)
DISCIPLINE POINT SYSTEM
In addition to our standard Student Code of Conduct, we utilize a point system
to identify and address students who are continually disruptive to the
educational process of the school or fail to appropriately respond to behavioral
guidelines. A point value is assigned to each infraction according to the
classification of the offense.
Level I Infraction – 5 points
Level II Infraction – 15 points
Level III Infraction – 50 points
When a student attains 50 points the following will occur:
 Loss of “Free Lunch” Privilege – Student is required to report to detention or
assigned area each day for the entire lunch period until they have
completed community service requirements to reduce their point total below
50. In addition the student will lose all privileges to participate in school
activities until they have completed community service requirements to
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reduce their point total below 50, including but not limited to field trips,
assemblies, clubs, dances, graduation and all other school activities. When a
student attains 100 points the following will occur:
 3 Day consequence.
Any subsequent occurrence (when a student
surpasses the original 100 points) 5 Day consequence.
When a student attains 150 points the following will occur:
 10 Days OSS. Recommendation to the Board of Education for Long-Term
Suspension / Expulsion or be subject to the terms of a Student Behavior
Contract.
A student may reduce their attained point total by performing approved
community service activities, detention, after school tutoring, fall & spring
intersessions. One (1) hour of community service or detention will be equal to 5
points. 15 points will be awarded for three days of tutoring. 75 points will be
awarded for intersession. Students must complete a Community Service
Request with approval from the administration prior to completing the service.
A maximum of 100 Community Service points may be utilized during a single
school year for the purpose of minimizing disciplinary consequences. This
procedure will not preclude the administration from suspending a student for
severe and/or continuous infractions
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM:
Cheating
Minimum
Maximum
Teacher intervention/ Conference/ Loss of
grade/ Community Service/work detail/
Detention/I.H.S
Loss of credit/ Removal from class/OSS
3 STRIKE POLICY W/ DOCUMENTATION
Movie/Film/YouTube/Internet Streaming Movies Policy:
I show History Channel, PBS, and selected, historical videos from YouTube. Some
historical videos record the atrocities and horrible treatment that people have
enacted upon others. If ever a video is objectionable to a student to view, they
may put their head down or ask to be excused from the room.
Other Classroom Policies:
1.
Please be sure that your classroom behavior promotes a positive
classroom setting. We will follow the procedures and guidelines given in the
Student Handbook. Students are expected to show respect and courtesy to
one another and to the teacher. When instruction involves discussion or
questioning, please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the teacher
before talking.
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2.
Displaying inappropriate classroom behavior will result in the following
consequences: 1) a private discussion/ warning with the teacher; 2) logging
points; 3) parent contact and possible conference; 4) disciplinary referral.
3.
No one is allowed to leave the room without signing the student log. No
one will be allowed to use the restroom during the first 20 minutes of class.
Please plan your time between classes for necessary restroom usage. One
student will be at the restroom at a time.
4.
In order to promote a positive classroom setting, please keep the
following behaviors.
* Head coverings, sunglasses, and food items are not allowed.
* I suggest you bring a bottle of water (the only liquid allowed) with you to
class.
* Backpacks are to be placed in the back of the room in the “Back Pack
Parking” area.
5.
PLEASE BE ON TIME TO CLASS! If you are not in the class room when the
final bell rings, you are tardy! If a teacher retains you after class so that you will
be late, then obtain a pass from that teacher or have the teacher email me to
excuse your tardiness.
Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the
expectations, content and policies for Contemporary World History, Dwain
Hinskey, teacher.
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Student Signature
Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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