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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:
Geography focuses on people & their lifestyles, their relationships to one another & to their social,
cultural, & physical environments. It is essential that in our world economy students learn how to think,
act, & value so that they will be in a better position to understand and participate in society with confidence
& sensitivity towards others. Geography will illustrate the five themes of geography to establish a
foundation for future reading & study. The course is designed to present an interdisciplinary approach to
the study of geography & to provide students with a core of knowledge about the worlds geographical
regions. A course goal is to increase student awareness of the need for cooperation between the worlds
nations.
Course Objectives
Students who successfully complete World Geography will be competent in the following areas:
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.)
Five Big Picture areas of study
Basic tools of Geography
Location in the solar system and effects
Geographical features and development
Geographical regions
Anthropology of each of the regions (learning about the people and how they interact with their
environment, social customs, and others.)
Student Evaluation
The grading system for the DeLaSalle Charter High School is as follows:
Assessments: Tests, Quizzes, Major Projects
15%
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.
Attending Skills
Prompt
Prepared
Polite
Participate
Produce
Active Listening
In the Moment
Appropriate Eye Contact
Validate and Clarify
Appropriate Body Language
Classroom Rules
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.
Tardy to Class
Assigning Classwork/Homework
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.
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.
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 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.)