Course Syllabus: World History

2015-2016
Course Information
Possible Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
Class Location: Kobec Wing

Teacher Information
Name: Ms. Carr
Phone: (816) 561-4445 ext. 266
Room: 325

Course Description:
World history is a required survey course of the major social, cultural, economic, geographic, and
political developments in Europe and the Americas from the Renaissance to modern times. The course
provides the necessary background to understand our place in the world.
History is not simply memorizing dates, names, deeds, or places. It is the exploration of human interrelationships and humanitys struggle with nature. Our future holds much promise, but we also face
numerous challenges. Your goal is to be better prepared to positively influence our world and perhaps help
avoid some of the challenges that will arise. Therefore, you will need to gain two things:
1.
A significant understanding of the personalities, ideas, movements, and institutions that
shaped world and U.S. History.
2.
A desire to ask further questions regarding humanity. (The hows, whys and what ifs!)
To assist students in becoming successful in World History all social studies teachers will address
topics in differentiated instruction; such as cooperative learning, identifying similarities and differences, use
of graphic organizers, and depths of knowledge (DOKS) will be incorporated.

Course Objectives:

Students who successfully complete World History will be competent in the

following areas:

3 MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THIS COURSE:

The Four Big Picture Concepts

Cause & Effect: (how geography, groups, leaders, and technology have influenced history throughout the
world [including U.S.])
Cycle of Public Satisfaction & Dissatisfaction: (the cause of change)
Development and Transfer of ideas: (more causes of change)
Source value (primary and secondary sources and distinguishing between fact and opinion.)

The Four Big Points of Historical Understanding

Change (understanding that CHANGE is constant and universal)

History (understanding that each generation writes its own incomplete and biased history)
Perspective (examine historical events not only by todays standards but by past standards)
What-if (consider rational alternatives and what-ifs to historical problems)

 Eight World History ERAS

Pre-History: 3,700,000 BCE to 500BCE

Ancient Civilization: 500 BCE to 1500 BCE
Dark Ages: 300 CE to 476 CE
Middle & High Ages: 432 CE to 1500 CE
Enlightenment: 1400 CE to 1800 CE
Industrialism & Imperialism: 1600 CE to 1928 CE
Modern Era: 1880 CE to Present

Student Evaluation
The grading system for the DeLaSalle Charter High School is as follows:
Assessments: Tests, Quizzes, Major Projects

15%

Classwork: Daily Assignments, Participation

60%

Attendance

25%

Attendance Policy
Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience at DeLaSalle Charter
High School. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of
absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Attendance will be assessed in
the following manner:

Classroom Expectations
Guidelines for Success: Discovery Model
6 Ps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Prompt
Prepared
Polite
Participate
Produce

Attending Skills

Active Listening
In the Moment
Appropriate Eye Contact
Validate and Clarify
Appropriate Body Language

6. Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)

Redirect Process: Purpose of the process is to keep students in the classroom
1st RedirectWarning (tell student the specific behavior needed using Discovery language)
2nd RedirectSpecific Warning (give student specific instruction to correct behavior using Discovery
language)
3rd RedirectWarning with Options (conference in hallway or directly to Director of Discipline)

Classroom Rules

Respect Yourself and others.

CommunityYou are a member of the World History community. A positive community member is
respectful of their neighbors and ready to be helpful. This is expected of each of us.
ResponsibilityYou are responsible for our education and our own behavior.
Be positive and enjoy lifeWe are the ones who can make our lives enjoyable and happy.
Learn from mistakes and move onIt is OK to make a mistake. What we learned from the mistake is
very important so that we will not make the same mistake.
Meet the deadline (due date)Time does not stop and keeps marching on. So to must you or you
will get left behind. Get to far behind and you may not be able to catch up. It is ok to ask for help.
Be on time and ready to workPunctuality is very important in the real workplace. We will be at
work on time and ready to get our job done.
Keep your cell phone turned off and leave it aloneYou are expected to follow DLS cell phone
policies. NO HEAR OR NO SEE.
Take care of bathroom and water breaks during passing periodNo bathroom or water passes will
be given out during class time.

Classroom Procedures and Routines

Entering the Classroom

Walk in to the classroom quietly (Voice Level 1)

Pick up the learning materials (binder, paper, and any handouts)
Be in your seat by the time the bell rings
Have your brain ready the hour

Tardy to Class

Walk in to the classroom quietly (Voice Level 0)

Leave your pass on the teachers desk

Assigning Classwork/Homework

All classroom assignments will be discussed and handed to students.

If the student is absent that day, the assignment will be placed in World History Binder.
It is the students responsibility to check binder for any missing assignment, get notes from previous
day, and/or get graded assignments from Graded Work Binder.
It is the students responsibility to check with the teacher about his/her missed quizzes or tests for
makeup time.
Quizzes and tests will be made up before or after school and appointment must be made. If you
forget the appointment you may set up another one. If you fail to meet that appointment a zero will
be given for that quiz or test. (If you know you are unable to make either appointment and get with
me before said time exceptions will be made.)
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Turning in Assignments

Turn in the assignment to the class tray unless the teacher specifies different.
Turn work by 3:30 the day it is due.

How Assignments Will be Returned

The completed work and graded work will be returned to the student by hand at the beginning of
the class.
If the student is absent that day, his/her completed work will be placed in the Graded Work binder
under the hour in which student attends the class.

Ending Class/Leaving the Classroom

Students will be notified by the teacher that there are five minutes remaining before the class is
over.
Students need to clean up their areas (i.e. saving the computer project, putting the desk back to the
original place, placing the binder to the selves, etc.).
The classroom needs to be as students walked in.
Students will not be excused until the teacher is satisfied how the classroom is being left.

Late, Missing or Incomplete Assignments

Late assignments will be accepted within 5 days from its due date for 90% of grade.
Weekend days count as days late
6-10 days late 80% of grade
11-15 days late 70% of grade
16-21 days late 60% of grade
22-27 days late 50% of grade
Example: You turn in 12 days late a worksheet that is worth 20 pts and only completed of it
correctly. Your grade will be a 7/20.
This is NOT set in stone if you talk with me. (Dont need to know everything, but letting me know
there is a problem and you have a solution. Gives us both the respect to have an open dialog and
gives us both a choice.)