Download Swords- Honors World History Syllabus 16-17

HONORS WORLD HISTORY 16-17
TEACHER: MR. SWORDS
PHONE: (316)-648-8308
E-MAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: 1, 2, & 5
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Mission of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is to assist parents in forming disciples of
Christ who enrich the culture as stewards of God’s gifts.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
World History deals with the development of man and civilization from prehistoric time to the present with emphasis on European history. Honors class
will cover material at a faster pace with an emphasis placed on writing skills,
including essay tests and a research project.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
World History: People and Nations, Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2000.
A writing utensil (blue or black pen and a pencil
One 2” D-ring binder (see below)
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The Student Will:
1. use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and
turning points in the history of the world from prehistoric times through pre-classical
civilizations.
2. use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and
turning points in the early history of Christianity and the world during the time of the great
classical civilizations of Greece, Rome, India, and China.
3. use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and
turning points in the history of the developing Church and rising civilizations.
4. use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and
turning points in the history of the Church and of the world during the emerging global age.
5. use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, eras,
developments, and turning points in the history of the Church and of the world during the
Age of Revolutions.
6. use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, eras,
developments, and turning points in the history of the Church and the world during the Era of
Global Wars.
7. engage in historical thinking skills and the application of Christian principles.
COURSE EVALUATION:
A. Exams and Quizzes: Multiple quizzes will be given throughout the course of a unit. There
will be one Chapter Quiz per chapter and one test per unit of material
covered. The exams and quizzes will consist of both objective
and subjective (written) questions. In addition Quizzes will be both
announced and unannounced.
B. Final Exams: Final exams (which will be given at the end of each semester) will be
cumulative and consist of both an objective and subjective portion. They will
count as 10% of the student’s grade.
C. Projects/Papers: Throughout the semester the student may be required to do a number of
projects/papers regarding different aspect of the subject matter. These
projects/papers will be graded using rubrics that will be given to the student
on the day the project/paper is assigned.
D. Scale: The grading scale for this class will be the standard scale used at BCCHS, and
semester grades will be based on the following:
1st Semester:
Final test grade:
A+ 99-100
A 94-98
A- 92-93
2nd Semester:
Final test grade:
90%
10%
B+ 90-91
B 85-89
B- 83-84
C+ 81-82
C 76-80
C- 74-75
D+ 72-73
D 71-67
D- 65-66
90%
10%
F Below 65
E. Participation: Discussion is essential to the success of this class. The student will be
encouraged to share his/her ideas and opinions on a variety of subjects
pertinent to the class content. As a result, participation will be rewarded.
F. Notebook: The student will be required to have a 2” D-ring binder that will be used solely for
this class. The student will have the following sections in his/her notebook: notes,
maps, and readings.
G. Academic dishonesty: Academic Dishonesty is a serious offense and will result in a ZERO on
the assignment(s). The following acts are classified as a academic
dishonesty
1. Copying assignments from other students
2. Cheating on quizzes or exams
3. Plagiarism
*A suspended student will receive ZEROS for all work missed during their suspension.
suspended student is also responsible for any work missed during their suspension.
The
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
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You will be in the classroom before the bell rings, or you will be recorded as tardy.
You will be responsible for your own work.
You need to bring your book and materials to class every day unless otherwise specified.
Homework assignments will be due at the beginning of the hour on the day it is due,
unless otherwise specified. Late assignments will not be accepted unless the student has
an excused absence. If the student has been ill, they have one day for every day they
were ill to make up their assignments. Assignments missed due to school activities must
be turned in prior to the absence.
Dismissal: This is my number one pet peeve. Students will remain in their seats until the
bell rings. They will not gather their materials until all lectures, activities, or discussions
are concluded.
RULES: This class will be governed by the rules and policies of Bishop Carroll Catholic
High School. There are, however, three simple additions to these rules.
1. Respect Yourself.
2. Respect Others.
3. Respect Learning.
I have read and understood these procedures.
Signed Student X_________________________________________
Signed Parent X __________________________________________