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10th Grade World History Mr. Marques ([email protected]) Course Expectations COURSE DESCRIPTION Welcome to 10th Grade World History! This year we will pick up where you left off last year and dive into learning about the modern world, which will take us up to the present. Though we are dealing with a shorter time frame this year (roughly 300 years, as opposed to the thousands of years you covered in 9th grade), you will quickly find that the pace and complexity of modern history is quite intense. There are many exciting stories and ideas packed into that relatively short amount of time, but accessing and enjoying it will require careful reading, deep thinking, and active participation in class. I have no doubt that you are up to it, and look forward to the year ahead. CLASSROOM STANDARDS Be Respectful of the teacher, your fellow students, yourself, and our class environment. Be Prepared with the proper materials, a positive attitude, and ready to think and participate. Be Honest in your words, your actions, and the work you present in class. Do your own work and make it your best! MATERIALS Our primary text for this course is World History: Connections to Today (Prentice Hall). You will be expected to have this with you every day, unless I tell you otherwise. You should also bring to class: -black/blue pens and pencils -a binder divided into four sections (notes, homework, handouts and graded assignments) GRADING Your quarter grade is based on points accumulated throughout the semester. Assignments are generally weighted as follows: Homework/Class work Quizzes Research Papers/Projects Tests 5 pts 20-50 pts 50-100 pts 100 pts CLASSROOM POLICIES 1. Attendance: It is important that students be in class on time and prepared to learn each day. Please read what the Herricks student handbook says about attendance, as I will enforce those policies in this class. 2. Makeup Assignments: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to promptly get and complete any missed class work, homework, and notes. Weekly agendas and homework may be found on the class website (soon), and should be confirmed the day that you return to school. Students who have pre-arranged absences are expected to make arrangements to complete assigned work or exams prior to their absence. Missed work due to unexcused absences may not be made up. 3. Homework: You should expect to receive homework assignments in this class on a daily basis. Homework should be done neatly and thoughtfully on a clean piece of paper (most of the time it will be in your notebook; other times I will want it to be typed). I will not collect homework every day, but I also will not tell you ahead of time whether or not I am collecting it. I will at the very least check that you have completed it. Occasionally, I will give you a pop quiz on your homework. Late homework will not be accepted, except in the case of excused absences. 4. Projects/Papers: You will be assigned several major projects and/or papers throughout the year. Assignment guidelines will be provided with ample time for you to complete the project if you organize your time well and work productively in and out of class. Projects and papers are expected to be quality products that are neat, complete, and on time. I do not accept late work for long-term assignments; failure to submit work on or before the due date will result in a zero. 5. Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. It comes in many forms, including copying someone else’s work (including homework, class work, projects, and tests), allowing your work to be copied, using cheat sheets, or talking during a test. Plagiarizing someone else’s work and handing in work that is not your own are also unacceptable. Please read the section on academic integrity in the student handbook to become familiar with Herricks High School’s policies on these issues. 6. Assistance Outside of the Classroom: I am available for extra help on Mondays after school. If you need to see me at another time, please let me know beforehand, and we can schedule a time to meet. This year will bring you many new challenges, but it is also an exciting time for you to develop as a student and a scholar. As the year progresses, I encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas about this class with me, and to come to me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to a great year with you! World History I Mr. Marques Please fill out and return in class by Thursday, September 4th I have read through the course expectations for World History and I understand its contents. ____________________________ Student Name ____________________________ Student Signature ____________________________ Parent Signature