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World History II Syllabus
Fall 2014
Hopewell High School
Mr. Johnson
http://worldhistorywithmrjohnson.weebly.com
Dear Students, Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),
I would like to welcome you back to school. My name is Mr. Johnson, and I will be
teaching the World History II course this year.
World History II is an S.O.L. course which will culminate in a standardized state-wide
exam. As defined by the Virginia’s History and Social Science Standards of Learning,
World History II will “enable students to cover history and geography from 1500 A.D. to
the present, with emphasis on Western Europe.”
This course will be a challenging one, with weight placed on reading, writing, document
analysis, and the creation of student-made products. Each unit will carry with it two
types of assessment:
 A multiple choice exam (usually 50-80 questions)
 A unit project of varying formats (speech, class presentation, newsletter, web
activity, etc.)
Course Website
I have created a classroom website (http://worldhistorywithmrjohnson.com) with a vast
array of materials to support students enrolled in WHII. Please use this resource on a
weekly, if not daily, basis. On my website, you will find:
 Course calendar – daily classroom agenda detailing activities, assignments and
due dates
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Units – Virtually every PowerPoint, handout, primary source, vocabulary list, and
any other material used in class, sorted by unit and by daily lesson
SOL Test Prep – Games and other materials to help you review for the final
exam.
Check Your Grade – Link to Parent Connection where you can view your grades
for all assignments
Extra Credit – opportunities to earn additional points through analysis of news
articles, test corrections and reviews of history-related movies
Contact Form – Type-able form that sends a message to my email address
Curriculum & Materials
I will issue one copy of the textbook each student which they may keep at home. A
classroom set of textbooks will also be available so that students don’t have to lug around
a heavy bookbag. However, students will need to bring several other materials to class:
 Notebook paper
 Pen (blue or black)
 Pencil
 Three ring binder (at least 2 inches)
 Flash drive (optional)
Grading System
Nine Weeks Grades
Classwork, Homework, Projects
Tests
Quizzes
40%
30%
30%
Semester Average
First Nine Weeks
Second Nine Weeks
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
30%
30%
20%
20%
Unit Projects
In addition to a multiple choice test, I will be assessing student’s knowledge of each unit
based on their performance on a variety of projects, listed below (grading criteria for each
of these assignments can be found on my website).
Unit #
1
2
3
4
Topic
Major Religions & World Empires
Renaissance & Reformation
Exploration & Global Trade
From Absolutism to Enlightened Revolutions
5
6
7
8
Legacy of the Enlightenment & Napoleon
Industrialization & Imperialism
World War I & the Interwar Period
World War II & 20th Century Genocide
9
10
Cold War & Decolonization
Contemporary Challenges
Project
Museum Display
Religious Tract
Newscast Presentation
Roundtable Discussion &
“Sackboy”
“Rally the Troops” Speech
Invention Triptych
Propaganda Poster
“Total War” Roundtable
Discussion
Great Leaders Project
Roundtable Discussion:
Globalization & Terrorism
Honor Code
Cheating and plagiarism will result in a grade of zero for the given assignment.
Discipline & Dress Code
Students are expected to follow all school rules and the dress code outlined in their
student handbooks. Additionally, students should adhere to the school-wide “R4” policy:
 Respect for yourself
 Respect for others
 Respect for property
 Respect for learning
If any infractions of school or classroom rules occur, the following consequences will
result:
 1st Offense – Student-teacher conference in hallway
 2nd Offense – Parent-teacher-student conference via telephone
 3rd Offense – Referral to administrator
 Severe Offense – Referral to administrator
How to Contact Me
In addition to sending home progress reports, I plan to call parents a few times a semester
to talk on a one-on-one basis. In the meantime, if you would like to contact me, I can be
reached by phone at H.H.S. (804.541.6402) or by email ([email protected]).
I am located in Room 205 and invite parents and/or guardians to stop by anytime to
introduce themselves, discuss a child's academic progress, and volunteer for in-school
activities.
I look forward to an exciting and productive semester!
Sincerely,
John Johnson
Hopewell High School
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