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Objectives
This course is worth your time and effort because we can help each other succeed in some worthy goals. With our full
effort, as a result of this class we will:
o build a strong foundation of knowledge in key episodes of world history.
o take concise and useful notes from readings, presentations, films, and lectures.
o read actively by noting important information, making connections, asking questions, and monitoring our response.
o write effectively, which includes being able to:
o organize ideas in paragraph form.
o make clear statements, support them with compelling evidence, and justify them with sound reasoning.
o edit and revise writing for grammar, organization, and style.
o organize ourselves and our work to meet rigorous academic expectations.
o understand our own potential to make history.
With my full effort, I will:
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World History Syllabus 2
My Commitment to You
Respect and dedication.
o I ask it of you, and I offer it unconditionally.
o I will always consider and appreciate your perspective.
o I will incorporate many forms of learning and expression into your work.
o My goal is to help you grow and succeed. I will do my best.
I have high expectations for you.
o I will push you to work harder than you might like to, but only because I fully
expect you to succeed at a high level. This is non-negotiable.
o I don’t care how “smart” or “dumb” you think you are. Intelligence is not fixed; you We're going to pump you up!
can lose or gain it just like a muscle.
o I do care about how much effort you put into this class. If you apply yourself, I will set you up for success.
I will communicate my expectations clearly.
o I will grade all major assignment with rubrics that you receive in advance.
o I will make my directions as clear as I can, and I will answer any questions you have about them.
I will give you regular feedback on your work and performance.
o I will return your assignments in a timely manner.
o I will update the online gradebook—which you can access to see your grade—weekly.
o I will give individual written or verbal feedback on all major assignments.
o I will be in contact regularly with your Advisor and as needed with your parents or guardians.
o I will be available for help during mutual free periods, after school at designated times, and by arrangement.
o Homework is due when it is due. In accordance with school policy, late work will not be accepted.
o Essays and projects submitted late will incur a 5% penalty per school day.
o If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the assignments you missed from a friend, your weekly plan, the
absentee folder in the classroom, or the class website. Work missed due to excused absence is due the next class
meeting without exception. That means if you are absent Monday, you need to get the work when you return on
Tuesday and have it ready to turn in by Wednesday. Do not wait until the next class meeting to get the assignment!
o Your daily citizenship grade depends on fulfilling your responsibility to the class, which includes effort,
promptness, listening to others, being prepared, following directions, using respectful language, keeping electronics
away, etc. See the next page for more. I will call home for a score of ✓-. A referral will result in a zero for the day.
Photograph of the urban center of Inca society at Macchu Picchu, Peru, built c. 1430 CE
World History Syllabus 3
Your Responsibilities to the Class
“[G]reatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has
never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been
the path for the fainthearted—for those who prefer leisure over
work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame.”
– President Barack Obama, Inaugural
Address, 1/20/2009
Be responsible. o You will make mistakes; admit to your own and move on.
o Organize yourself well.
o Bring the required supplies to class.
o Complete and submit your work on time.
o Be in your seat before the bell rings.
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Acknowledgment of Expectations Photograph of a stone inscribed with the Code of Hammurabi, c. 1790 BCE
By signing below, I certify that I understand the above policies. I will do my best to fulfill the expectations of this class and
my obligation to my peers.
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