Modern World History nate.neil@bend.k12.or.us

Teacher: Neil Phone: 322 - 3288

2010-2011

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Syllabus

Course Scope and Sequence Scientific Revolution, French Revolution, Industrialization, Imperialism, WWI, Global Depression, WWII, the Cold War, and a few separate “Social Studies” here and there. Students will also research and present on a country of their choice.

Grading students will have weekly homework assignments, write multiple essays, take tests at the mid-semester and final grading periods with quizzes between. Students will also be required to make one speech. Grading will be based on the following:

Tests/quizzes 35% A = 90% and above

Homework 40% B =80% - 89%

Essays 15% C = 70% - 79%

Speech 10% D = 60% 69%

Homework Due at the beginning of class

Excused absences – given the # of days plus one that the student was

absent to make up work.

You are responsible for finding out what you missed.

Come and see me before school, at break, or at lunch; please do not wait

until class.

Tests/Quizzes multiple choice, true/false, matching. Short answer, and essay are all possibilities on any quiz or test. Bring Extra Work If you finish early you need to be prepared to stay busy and quiet until all tests are in.

Everyday you will need your book, pencil and paper. Come prepared. Don’t be the person who always asks to “borrow” paper and pencil and never pays back.

Do not Bring ipods or other listening devices to class- you will not be using them. If you have a cell phone with you turn it off and save some battery.

Food and Drink is not allowed in the room except for reseal able water bottles. We may occasionally eat in the room as a class, however, messes in room are extremely hard to pick up so please don’t bring food or drink into the classroom.

Expectations

You will be courteous

Treat your fellow students and teacher with respect, and they will do the

same for you

Listen when others are speaking – give him or her your undivided attention

Wait to be recognized before speaking

Treat the property of others with respect

Never willfully damage other peoples property

Textbooks will be covered At all times you are responsible for damage to them.

Be Responsible

Be in your seat, ready to begin work when the tardy bell rings

Bring supplies to class everyday. (book, paper, pencil)

You should have:

1. Three ring binder 2. Line paper 3. Pen or pencil 4. Textbook

All tests must be made up on time. Times to make up tests need to be prearranged either before or after school or at lunch.

Should You Decide Not To Follow These Guidelines:

First Infraction Warning

Second Removal from class to a less desirable location (dungeon)

Third Parent conference, referral, the rack, you may also be

drawn and quartered and sent to the far corners of the school as a warning.