Advanced World History 1500 - Present
Hillcrest High School 2018 - 2019
Instructor Information
Instructor / Email / Room LocationAndrew Nolen / / Rm. 101
General Information
Description
This course encompasses a study of World History from 1500 to the present. It builds on the knowledge and skills that students have acquired from their previous studies in history. Students study and analyze global issues and the impact they may have on society, politics, the economy, and the environment. Emphasis is placed on geographic impact, the development of civic knowledge/responsibilities, and emerging economic systems. This course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit of social studies.
Parent-Teacher Contacts
Please make sure I have up to date contact information. Each student will receive a contact sheet at the beginning of the year. If changes arise during the year please alert the instructor.
Progress notes will be sent home periodically. These reports will be given to each student. Parent conferences may be arranged at any time during the grading period. Please call the office to arrange a time. I am available during 7th (1:30 – 2:20) periodeach day.
*Need additional help? I am available each day before school, except when I have a meeting or duty (to be announced), and after school by appointment.
Please join the class remind 101 - text this code: @1d2ba to this number: 81010
Course Requirements
Required Materials
•3 ring binder
•4 dividers
•#2 Pencils
•Black or blue pen and red or green pen
•Lined paper
•Planner
Expectations
●A positive attitude in an atmosphere of mutual respect is expected at all times
●Students are expected to comply with all the policies set forth by the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education regarding tardies, make-up work, standards of behavior, etc…
●Attendance is required to successfully complete the course. A portion of the content will extend beyond the scope of the text and will be covered only in the classroom discussion.
●All students will be required to read and analyze assigned pages in the textbook as well as primary and secondary materials that I will provide.
●This is an Advanced Class. Students should expect more challenging and higher amounts of assignments.
Class Rules
●Bring all materials to class. You may not leave the room once class has begun (except emergency)
●Eating or drinking in class is prohibited. (Exceptions: bottled water or medical reasons)
●Be in your seat and working on the bell ringer when the tardy bell rings
●Speak only with permission from the instructor
●Stay in your seat unless instructed otherwise
●Show respect for others and yourself
●The bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does
●No cell phones allowed in class unless specified by instructor
Consequences for failure to comply
o1st offense – A verbal reminder of the rule
o2nd offense – Parental notification of continued refusal to obey rule
o3rd offense – Student will sign the “Book of Shame” (confiscation of cell phone, or other distracter)
▪Book of Shame – Student will write a 1-page essay on what it means to be responsible. The student will explain why their actions did not show responsibility and how it will change in the future.
▪Students assigned this punishment will sign and date the essay and have their parents do the same.
▪Failure to comply will lead to Principal Referral
Grades
Grades will be calculated by points earned divided by total points possible. The typical unit will be as follows:
●Unit Tests – 100 pts.
●Section Quizzes (2-4 per unit) - 30 pts. each
●Notebook Check – 30 pts. – Notebooks will be checked once a week
●Unit Reading Questions – 50 pts.
●Other grades will be added at the teacher's discretion
**To be graded work must be complete and neat. Any non-legible work will be returned and must be reworked before credit can be given.
World History: 1500 – Present
Class Contract
Mr. Nolen
I would like to welcome you all to this World History class. I am very excited for the journey we will take together over the course of this school year. We will be exploring many fascinating topics. As a group we will discover how normal everyday people have worked together to create the complex history of the human race. My goal is that each student will realize, through this course, that we are all writing the history that will be written about this time and age.
In order for us to be successful we must establish a classroom climate that cultivates the requirements for achievement. I ask that the student and at least 1 parent/guardian of said student read and sign this “class contract”, signaling that you agree to abide by the rules outlined in the attached course syllabus. Please detach and return this document to me by Monday August 13, 2018. If you have any questions/comments/or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at:
Information about your student: Please complete the following section to better help me serve your student.
What is your student’s greatest strength? ______
______
My student would be more successful in History class if…______
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My child really enjoys…______
On the back please tell me about anything else you would like to brag on your child:
The best way to contact me is: ______
Please sign that you have read and agree with this document:
Parent/Guardian: ______
Student: ______
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