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WORLD HISTORY
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Martin
Course Description and Objectives:
Ninth Grade World History is a course designed to cover the history of the World from 1500 to the
present. This course directs students to think critically about the forces that combine to shape the world
today. Geographic concepts increase learners’ comprehension of global connections as they expand their
knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of cultures, both historical and contemporary.
Course Outline: The following is a tentative outline of the course
Unit 1—Renaissance and Reformation
Unit 4--Industrialism and Imperialism
Unit 2—Exploration and Colonization
Unit 5--World War I and World War II
Unit 3—Absolutism and Revolution
Unit 6--Cold War through Today
Supplies:
Three-ring binder (1 inch)
Notebook paper (college rule preferred)
Pencils or blue/black pens
Highlighter
Grading Procedures/Evaluation:
Grades will be earned through completion of homework assignments, quizzes, bell ringer activities,
individual and group class assignments, and chapter tests. Test grades and projects will comprise 60% of
the nine weeks grade while other grades (homework, daily, quizzes, etc.) make up 40% of the nine weeks
grade. Final exams are comprehensive and comprise one-fifth (20%) of the final grade. All students are
expected to learn the material presented in class and show mastery of the objectives for each chapter
and/or topic covered.
*Any student caught cheating (giving or receiving aid during an independent task) will receive a zero for
the assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Classroom Responsibilities: Students are expected to do the following:
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Be Respectful—encourage and respect one another.
Be on time: this means you are seated when the bell rings.
Begin the assignment on the board upon entering class.
Have all supplies in class every day.
Take restroom/water breaks between classes.
Leave class when dismissed by instructor (not when the bell rings).
Abide by all guidelines given in the Hartselle City Student Code of Conduct and
Attendance.
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Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Martin
Discipline:
The policies and disciplinary procedures stated in the Hartselle City Student Code of Conduct will be
strictly enforced in this class. If you chose to violate a rule or procedure it will result in a teacher/student
conference. A second violation will result in parental contact and/or a parental conference, detention
assignment, or classroom dismissal. A third violation will result in immediate Administrative referral.
Make-up Work:
The attendance policy of HHS will be followed in this course. Students are responsible for making up
work missed due to any class absences.
1. Upon returning to class, the student must retrieve their assignments from the class make-up folder.
2. The History Department allows students the opportunity to make up tests missed due to any class
absences. See Mrs. Martin to schedule a day and time to make up any tests.
3. You have a day for each day you were absent to complete class work and homework.
4. Any long term assignments (projects, papers, etc.) that you missed are still due on or before the day of
your return.
Parental Notes:
It is essential that I maintain excellent communication with parents. Please email me if you have any
questions or concerns. I will respond as soon as possible. I encourage you to use INOW. It is a wonderful
resource that helps you stay up to date with your child’s progress. Parental support is a vital part of your
child’s education. In my classroom we utilize Remind101 which sends reminders to students and parents
of assignments and test dates. You may sign up using your cell phone using the following instructions:
Enter this number into your cell phone 81010 then text the message for your child’s class period.
1st period text @52b30
2nd period text @321b6c
4th period text @57aa4
6th period text @11257
Thank you for your support,
Susan Martin
Mrs. Susan Martin, Instructor
Room102
E-mail: [email protected]
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Please sign and return this page to Mrs. Martin by Friday August 14, 2015
I, ________________________________ (student) have read and understand Mrs. Martin’s course
syllabus. I hereby agree to follow all guidelines set forth by Mrs. Martin and Hartselle High School.
I, ________________________________, (parent/guardian) have read and understand Mrs. Martin’s
course syllabus.
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