Brookwood High School

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE WORLD HISTORY HONORS TEACHER Mrs. Kelly Swanson
Email Teacher Support Teacher Website Kelly_Swanson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Office Hours Monday Friday - 6:45am 7:15am, or by appointment.

TERM Fall, 2012

ROOM #

E-29

Textbook Website

ALL homework, handouts, powerpoints, notes, test reviews, etc. will be posted on Mrs. Swansons teacher website. located under the Teacher tab at: http://www.brookwoodhighschool.net/default.aspx The link to the online textbook is located on Mrs. Swansons teacher website. Forgetting to bring your textbook home is no longer an excuse for not doing your homework. An account has already been created and the login is the same for all students: UN swanson.wh PW gwinnett

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a comprehensive, chronological survey of the significant conditions, challenges and accomplishments that have influenced the progress of humankind. Beginning with prehistory, students examine topics associated with the growth of early civilization, classical contributions of Greece and Rome, regional civilizations, and the rise of medieval Europe. Other topics of study include emergence of the modern world, age of revolution, growth of industry and nationalism, world wars in the 20th century, and development of the contemporary world.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

A. B. C. D. E. F.

AKS STRANDS Map and Globe Skills Information Processing Skills Ancient Civilizations Byzantine Empire, Asian Dynasties, and African Kingdoms Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation Discovery and Expansion

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

UNITS/TOPICS AKS 30/31 - River Valley Civilizations AKS 32 Ancient Greece AKS 32 Ancient Rome AKS 33 Byzantine Empire & Mongols AKS 34 Islamic Empire AKS 35 African Kingdoms AKS 37 Middle Ages AKS 38 Renaissance & Reformation AKS 36 Americas AKS 39 Explorers
Instructional Supplies 1 3-ring binder 10 Binder Tabs College Ruled Paper (at least 2 packages) Blue/Black Ink Pens, Pencils 1 Subject Spiral Notebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Published Materials World History: Patterns of Interaction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

EVALUATION AND GRADING

5% 20% 10% 30% 15% 5% 15% Assignments Homework Quizzes Classwork Tests Projects & Papers Performance Final Multiple Choice Final Grading Scale A: 90 and above B: 80 89 C: 74 79 D: 70 73 F: 69 or below

PLEASE HELP BY DONATING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Kleenex Hand Sanitizer Printer Paper Pens, Pencils, Markers, etc.

OTHER INFORMATION
Late Work Policy: All assignments are expected to be turned in on time, 100% complete. If you are unable to turn in an assignment on time, for ANY reason, 10 points will be deducted for each day the assignment is late. You will have a MAXIMUM of three days to turn in the assignment, then it is a ZERO. Make-up Work: The policy outlined in the student handbook will be followed. You have 5 days to make up missed work due to an EXCUSED absence. If you know that you are going to miss class please let us know in advance so that we can keep you up to date. When you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to look in the Absent Binder on the day of your return to see what you missed.

Practice Gateway: Each student is REQUIRED to take the Practice Gateway each semester. The Practice Gateway is done in class and is counted as a Paper grade. Honor Code: You will be expected to follow the BHS Honor Code. Cheating of any sort will not be tolerated. The BHS Honor Code & all definitions of cheating can be found in your 2012-2013 Agenda Book on pgs 11-13. Ignorance of what constitutes cheating will not be accepted as an excuse for cheating. Those caught cheating will receive a ZERO for the assignment, their parents will be called and they will be issued an administrative referral. It is not worth it so DONT CHEAT! Each student will have 5 bathroom passes to use for the entire semester. The slip will be taped to the inside back-cover of your agenda book during the first week of school. There are several rules in my class (and Im sure I will invent more as the year goes on), but there is one basic rule that MUST be followed: RESPECT. This appears to be a simple task, and it is, but it encompasses a lot of different aspects. Respect includes, but is not limited to, allowing others to have their opinions and voice them without being interrupted, allowing everyone in class to participate, being on-task, being on time to class, arriving to class ready to learn with all books and materials, turning in assignments on time, turning in make-up work on time, and respecting the classroom by cleaning up after yourself and returning all borrowed items to their original locations.

Bathroom Passes: Behavior:

Failure to comply with our rules will result in the following consequences: 1. Verbal warning. 2. 30 min detention & email/phone call home to parent/guardian. 3. 60 min detention, email/phone call home to parent/guardian, & behavior contract. 4. Referral to grade level administrator for Administrative Detention and/or ISS.

Please remember that EACH day is a NEW day, with a CLEAN SLATE. If you are ever having a problem, big or small, please do not hesitate to let a teacher know ASAP. MAKE IMPROVEMENTS, NOT EXCUSES!!!!
Please keep this copy of the Syllabus in your binder for easy access to all rules and procedures!!!

The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.