Syllabus+and+Expectations-+Must+be+signed!

This must be signed and returned by Weds. 1/7/08! Parents: Please read carefully!
Students receive a copy in class but this should be printed out for parents!

**HOW TO SUCCEED IN WORLD HISTORY CLASS**
Dear Students and Parents/ Guardians, I strongly believe that communication between us is crucial to the success of our students. Please read the following carefully and email me if there are any concerns. The second copy is for the fridge. ☺ I send out emails before major unit tests regarding updates for our class. If you have not been receiving them, please add your email on the reverse (again, after reading this please!) If for any reason, getting the below materials is a problem, please see me after class or email me. I am eager to help anyone who seeks it (for any reason). I am also in my class every lunch period for tutoring and quiz make-ups. All quizzes are on Fridays (so I am always skeptical if you are “sick” that day!) As most of you know already, this is a challenging class and students must stay on top of their work. And lastly parents, (if I may say so while I have your attention): please encourage your child to become involved with activities outside the classroom this year. 10th grade is the launching pad for their future (part-time job once a week, volunteer in the community). Call the Lakeside Chamber of Commerce for some ideas. If possible, have your child narrow down to some interests they have. Many times, these first opportunities lead to successful careers (just getting their foot in the door as an unpaid volunteer is a great step!) Social science is about how societies choose to go about solving problems that arise in their lives and their communities. Let’s all encourage these kids to get actively involved have a great personal history! Every door we help them open now will be a step towards building new skills and letting them go where they may when they graduate. They will thank you for your support in their own way down the line. Thank-you and happy new year! Ms. Anders aanders@guhsd.net (best way to reach me- will often reply in the evenings/ weekends) 928-9215 (before 10:00 am or between 2:30-3:00 only- will reply by the next work day only) ecworldhistory.wikispaces.com (Contains all lesson plans and assignments)

Q. What do I need to bring to class every day?
A. (1.) Yourself (attend class everyday.) Participation is a big part of your grade! Most failures are simply the result of too many absences. It gets very hard to catch up. (2) A composition book. This will become a portfolio of all your work. Every two-three weeks, these are collected and assessed (by both students and me). Parents: If you are wondering how your child is doing in my class, ask them to show you their composition book! (3) A pen and #2 pencil. Keep a plethora of these at home and restock with a few every weekend. Do not get in the habit of loaning out all your pencils. If someone asks you for one, you can tell them the truth. (4) A folder for all handouts and study guides (5) Three-hole punched lined paper (see my note above about pens and pencils) (6) Colored pencils (7) Two glue sticks (8) A planner (can be the same used for all other classes). The first procedure all students follow when they enter class is to copy the homework assignment! They have written homework M-W and study for quizzes every Thursday.

Note: work is collected only at the end of each unit of study, so it is essential that you keep all your work! Everything must be glued in neatly (if front- page assignment only) or stapled sideways and folded (if double sided). All other handouts and projects are to be stored in the folders of the notebook.

Q. How will I be graded?
A. The grading policy is totally based on points. Points are given for class participation in: • Classroom participation, discussions and oral activities (20%) • Daily reflective writing on the “big questions” (20%) • Notes and Graphics (10%) • Quizzes and Tests (30%) • Projects and presentations (20%) Course Grading Scale: 100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60% = D, 59-0% = F
 * Please note that 20% of your grade is class and group participation. Students are expected to participate appropriately and actively in all classroom discussions. A daily record is kept of this on a seating chart. Any day absent is simply noted as a zero for that day. There are no make-ups for period truancies or unexcused absences. There will also be no extensions on any assignments. Many assignments are self-graded or peer graded according to a strict rubric. All of these must be kept in the student’s composition book for the final submission

Note: Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Your first offense will result in an automatic “0” on the quiz, exam, or homework in question as well as a referral. The second offense will result in being dropped from the class with a grade of “F”.

Q. When are assignments due?
A. Daily assignments and periodic projects are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated by your instructor. Late work is not acceptable (except under special circumstances approved by your instructor prior to the assignment’s due date). Every day, there are a minimum of two activities that will be completed in the composition book. These may be made up by logging on to my website (below) and accessing “lesson plans” for the current unit (for excused absences only.)

Q. How do I make up missed assignments or contact my teacher?
A. For an excused absence, call a classmate, my office (938-9215) e-mail me at aanders@guhsd.net. All necessary notes and power points are posted on the class web site: www.ecworldhistory.wikispaces.com Make sure you check with your partner about what you missed (especially notebook checks and quizzes). You must make up any missed quizzes within one school day and come in to my room (1405) at lunch to make it up.

Q. What will we be studying?
A. This is our unit outline for the second semester:
 * Unit 6: Complete Imperialism
 * Unit 7: WWI
 * Unit 8: Rise of Totalitarianism
 * Unit 9: Holocaust and the Genocide
 * Unit 10: World War II
 * Unit 11: The Post-War World (The Cold War, China, Decolonization, and the Middle East)

Q. What class procedures and expectations do I need to remember?
A. Behavior Expectations 1. DO NOT talk while the teacher or another student is speaking. Become intellectually curious! Ask questions about the topic and try to make connections to your everyday experiences. 2. No food, drinks, cell phones, iPods or GUM permitted in class. 3. DO NOT pack up your things before the bell rings or until you are dismissed. 4. BATHROOM- Every student will receive three passes per semester using the bathroom. If they are not used, they count as extra credit towards any assignment at the end of the semester. Any objections must be by the parent. Please note below. 5. Any work that is copied (homework, reflections, projects or tests) will result in a zero on the assignment and a referral for both the copier and the person who gave them the assignment to be copied. 6. I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Know that I am not here to pick on you nor do I have time to nag you unnecessarily. If I give you a direction, I expect you to follow it without argument. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately before or after class.

Consequences for appropriate behavior:
1) When you are intellectually curious about any subject, class time goes quickly and you learn something new and interesting. 2) You can make connections to life in today’s world and sound intelligent as you discuss current events with others 3) Your grade won’t really be an issue because you are simply trying as hard as you can to learn- not just get points. If you stay on top of your written assignments and participate actively and appropriately, a good grade will simply “happen”.

Consequences for inappropriate behavior:
1) Warning 2) Seat change (may vary: second warning, detention, dismissal from class) 3) Call home and/or referral on record. Depending on the severity of the disruption and teacher discretion may be removed from class with no credit.
 * Three referrals constitute removal from course with no credit. Come on. I’m reasonable. Use manners and maturity. Avoid all this!

AS ALWAYS STUDENTS: WRITE SMALL AND NEATLY! ESPECIALLY FOR EMAILS!

Student signature_____________________________________ Student email______________________________________ Student’s home phone _________________________________Student’s cell (if applicable)___________________________ Parent/guardian name(s) printed____________________________________________________________________________ Parent/guardian signature (that they really read all this!) _______________________ Parent/guardian email___________________ Parent/guardian cell _____________________ If two please add all that apply below (and note who’s email or cell it is!) Also- any concerns? Questions?