Mrs. T's Syllabus 24-25

World History / U.S. History
Syllabus 24-25
Procedures and Expectations

Mrs. Thompson “Mrs. T”

Room 207

Welcome to World History!

Consider this, history is just one giant story that never ends, and it’s not just

history but YOUR history.

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We will begin our exploration of history in 1250 - Modern

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All classwork will be made available in Google classroom and it is your
responsibility to complete it on time.

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Classwork is due at the end of class

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Homework is due at the beginning of class

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Late work is ½ off and due NO LATER than 48 hours late

Class at a Glance

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4 units: 1250 - Modern
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20 mini units

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We will not have a midterm, instead there will be a unit test and it is required.

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You will be provided with a tentative class calendar

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Homework
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Notebooks with annotations

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Edpuzzles

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Quizizz

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Primary and Secondary source work

Expectations

Class Rules

1. Be respectful.

2. Stay in assigned seat until given permission to move.

3. Listen carefully. ASK QUESTIONS

4. No phones, I see it, I take it. No 2nd chances.

5. Use appropriate language.

6. Bring all required materials to class.

7. BE ON TIME

Cell Phones, Smart Watches, earbuds

❖ All cell phones, etc. must go in the cell phone station at the

BEGINNING of class
➢ Put your phone, etc. in your assigned number
➢ Do not retrieve your cell phone, etc. until told

❖ Consequences

➢ Phone will be taken and turned in = cell phone violation

❖ Do not touch/ retrieve any phone, etc. that is not yours

➢ Could result in the loss of participation points, minor/ major

infraction write up. Theft will be bad news bears.

Grade Break Down

❖ Assessments: 35%
❖ In-class Assignments: 30%
❖ World History: Homeworks - 35%

➢ Notebooks w/ added notes (annotations)

➢ Any other assigned work

❖ U.S. History: Homeworks - 35%

➢ Key Concepts

➢ Any other assigned work

Testing

1. Each test will include multiple choice, technology enhanced

and constructed response.

2. We have quizzes and unit exams which will be worth 35%

of your grade

3. DO NOT be absent on test day. You WILL NOT make up

the test without a school approved excused absence

Daily Grades:

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These will usually be curriculum activities worth anywhere from 20-100 points each.

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Bell Ringer activity will be checked daily

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Participation grade: 20pts a day/ 100 pts a week

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No homework

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Off task

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Tardy or skipping

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Violating class rules

Arriving to Class:

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Homework is due when it’s due, if it’s late you have until the next day to turn it in for half
off.

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If you need to speak to me privately

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Before class

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After class

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Use the restroom between classes.

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When you arrive to class take your seat and begin your bell work.

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If you are late, you are Tardy.

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HALL PASS

When I need your attention

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I will raise my hand

When you need my attention:

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Raise your hand to speak, to ask questions, or to ask permission to move
about the room.

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Be patient.

Leaving the room:

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Go to the restroom between classes, not during class.

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If you are called out of class, wait for me to give you a hall pass

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If I must leave class, remain in your seat and continue working.
You have my trust—do not violate that trust.

End of Class

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You will not be dismissed until the classroom is tidy and trash is
picked up.

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Remain in your seat until dismissed.

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When dismissed, place trash in cans as you exit the classroom.

Materials

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Writing utensil

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Notebook—2 inch or greater 3-ring binder

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College-ruled loose-leaf paper.
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Optional Materials

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Colored pencils

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Markers

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Ruler

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Highlighters

Absences

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Bring the excuse to the office first in the morning

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Ask classmates to help you make up missed work,

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If you are absent one day, you have one day to complete the missed
assignments.

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Tardy = 5 minutes late, Skipping = 10 minutes late

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6 unexcused absences = F6
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CWA office

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Make up seat time

In the classroom

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Respect.

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I do not fail students. Students fail themselves.

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Always do the right thing.

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Do your work and turn it in on time.

U.S. History
This is a LEAP tested course

Welcome to U.S. History!

Consider this, history is just one giant story that never ends, and it’s not just history

but YOUR history.

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We will cover approximately 160 years, beginning in late 1800s, and moving up to
the present.

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All classwork will be made available in Google classroom and it is your responsibility
to complete it on time.

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Classwork is due at the end of class

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Homework is due at the beginning of class

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Late work is ½ off and due NO LATER than 48 hours late

Class at a Glance

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6 units: 1860 - Modern

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We will not have a midterm, instead there will be a unit test and it is required.

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You will be provided with a tentative class calendar

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Homework

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Unit Key Concepts

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Edpuzzles

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Quizizz

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Primary and Secondary source work

World History
(1450 - Present)