Class Syllabus - Mr. Rooklidge

Centralia High School

World History and U.S. History

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Course Description and objectives: This class is designed to give students a broad overview of World History andUnited States History. We will cover historical events and themes from ancient civilizations to the present. Emphasis will be placed on examination of constant themes throughout history including:

  1. Political and Historical Decisions
  2. Role of Ideas
  3. Role of Individuals
  4. The impact of Science and Technology
  5. Economics and History
  6. Global Connections
  7. Environment and History
  8. The Importance of Cultural Developments
  9. Religion in History

Essential Academic Learning Requirements: The curriculum taught in this course is in direct alignment with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements as established by the Washington State Commission on Student Learning.

Classroom Expectations:

  • Be the best that you can be in everything you do!
  • Respect yourself and others.
  • Expect and demand quality work from yourself and classmates.
  • Approach school as you would approach your a job.

Requirements for credit in this class:

Students must meet the following outcomes in order to gain credit for this course:

  • Attend and participate in classroom activities
  • Meet the requirements according to the grade scale
  • Complete the CBA project.

Grading Scale

See CHS Student Handbook for more information. (Standard Grade Scale) Your final semester grade will be a running total of the points for the entire 90 day term.

Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, Papers, etc...)

The bulk your grade will come from assessment assignments. Assessments are usually in the form of essay tests, papers, identify and relate tests, objective tests, projects, or a combination. Individual tutoring is also available to ensure success on assessments.

Types of assignments

Assignments tend to be based on the analysis of concepts, themes, and ideas rather than memorization of factual information. Class assignments are designed to reinforce ideas that will be covered on tests, papers, and projects. Generally, students who stay on task and complete class assignments will succeed on tests, papers, and projects. Since quizzes are tied in very closely to individual and group assignments, students will be encouraged to use their class notes and assignments as a resource or study tool.

“Right Now” Quizzes

These are short quizzes used quite often for review purposes and to hold students accountable for in class assignments that are non-graded. Some of these quizzes are handed in and some are for review purposes only. Students will be encouraged to use their class assignments and notes as a resource on these short quizzes. This system encourages daily class participation and increases the quality of everyday work. Students who participate in class assignments, discussions, and group work, generally do quite well on these quizzes. However, students who choose not to participate in daily class activities usually score very poorly on open-note quizzes, papers, and tests.

Make-up work policy

All work can and should be made up within 2 days, provided you missed school with an EXCUSED absence. (long term absences may be negotiable) It is the student's responsibility to check with Mr. Rooklidge when you return to school. Again, failure to fulfill your part of the plan may result in a partial or whole loss of credit.