Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am very happy to have your child in my classroom this year. I am looking forward to having an
exciting and productive school year in World Geography, I hope you are as well. I believe that if
we work together, we can make this a very successful year. In order for this year to go
smoothly some guidelines are required. They are listed below. Please read over the
information carefully and sign the bottom of the page. My goal is to help every student
succeed. If a student needs extra help, I am always here to lend a helping hand. Thank you for
your cooperation and support in helping make this year the best it can be.
Sincerely,
Ms. McCloud
rmmccloud@interact.ccsd.net

Course Description:
This course includes an in-depth study of historical, physical and cultural characteristics as they
relate to global geographic education. Special emphasis is placed on the Five Themes of
Geography: (Location, Place, Human and Environmental Interactions, Movement and Regions)
and history from the ancient civilizations to the Age of Exploration. Key regions include Latin
America, Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. Also important in the
geography curriculum are current events which are incorporated as much as possible. The
theme of multiculturalism will be addressed by surveying the diverse cultures of the world,
studying their history and modern culture, their geography and their relationship to the United
States.

Course Guidelines:
1. Students are to follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Students are to arrive to class on time. (This means you are in the classroom when the bell
rings.)
3. Students are to come to class with the necessary materials to learn. (This means class
notebook, writing utensils, assignments, etc.)
4. Students are to raise their hand for permission to speak or to leave their seat.
5. Students are to be respectful to themselves, the teacher, and their peers.

Progressive Discipline:
1. Warning: Guideline infraction slip (student teacher conference)
2. Call home
3. Parent teacher conference
4. Dean's referral

Required Materials:
One Subject Notebook
Pocket Folder
Pencils/Black or Blue ink pen

Course Grading:
Students' grades will be determined on a weighted basis outlined below:
Grading scale
A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=50-59%

Quarter Grades
Class/homework
Test/Quizzes
Projects
Participation

45%
25%
20%
10%

Semester Grades
1st Semester: 45% for each quarter
and 10% for semester exam
2nd Semester: 45% for each quarter
and 10% for semester exam

Homework/ Classwork:
All upcoming assignment due dates will be listed on the board.
All assignment due dates can also be found on the class website.

Absence and Late work

Absent- When absent, check the class calendar for any assignments you have missed.
Late work - I will accept homework and class work up until the day before the end of the
quarter. The assignment will be counted as missing until it is turned in.

Student: ______________________________________________________________________

Parent: _______________________________________________________________________