Ms. Simonsen\’s World History Class

Monte Vista College Prep World History

What’s this class about?
Course Description / Objectives –World History is the study of people, places, and events that have in some way shaped society and changed the world. Throughout the semester you can expect to do the following:

• actively watch and take notes on media sources like video clips, movies, and Power Point presententations
• study and pass quizzes, tests, and midterms
• research information in the library and the Internet to complete projects and writing assignments

…and many more interesting activities.

What do I need for this class?
Textbook / Materials – We will be using World History: The Modern World textbook and its workbook. These will be your major source of information for this class. Required materials are the following:

• pencils
• pens (blue or black ink only)
• colored pencils
• lined paper (white)
• highlighters (any color)
• folder

…and other materials needed for projects and research papers.

What are the rules?
Classroom Policies – I want all of you to be successful, and to get the most out of this class you need to know the following:

• Attendance – very simply, you need to be in class, actively learning, and demonstrating your knowledge through participation
• Electronic Devices – Not allowed at any time!
• Tardiness – no exceptions will be made, when the bell has rung you need to be in your assigned seat and prepared for the period, LOCKOUT is enforced
• Restroom Passes – you will be given four bathroom passes for the entire semester – use and keep them wisely because extras will not be distributed
• Missed Assignments / Tests – Late work will be given late credit for a maximum of 60%. If you are absent (excused only) on the day of a quiz, test, or midterm, you must arrange a time to complete it during my advisory, no exceptions.
• Participation –Participation will be graded throughout the semester. I will go over what good participation is and how you can score well in this category.
• Academic Dishonesty – any form of cheating (this includes plagiarism) on any assignment, quiz, or test will result in the following:
• referral
• no credit
• phone call home

How will my grade be calculated?

Grading Scale –World History’s grading policy is the following:

40%
Class Work
Homework
Participation

60%
Quizzes
Tests
Papers/Projects

What do I do if I have questions or concerns?
Support – First, I am here to help you. If you have a question about the material, raise your hand because it’s probable that your peers have the same concerns. Tutoring will be available throughout the semester and may become mandatory if necessary. I will notify you of times and dates.

Please have your parents/guardians review the syllabus with you. Return signed and dated. Please provide a working phone number for contact information.

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I have read and understand Ms. Simonsen’s Academic Guidelines and the Social Science Department’s World History Grading Policy.

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