WORLD HISTORY& GEOGRAPHY

Classroom Rules & Procedures

Teacher: Mr. Starlin
Contact Info: david.starlin@clawsonschools.org
Room #127: 3rd Hour Prep

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The study of world history and geography is vital. Learning about a world that we can traverse in hours and communicate
across within minutes is now essential for every individual. Understanding the worlds peoples, cultures, and societies and
the story of our past is no longer a luxury but a necessity for Americans in the 21 st century. As citizens, our students need
the best understanding of the world and its past that we can give them. A disciplined study of world history and geography
promotes exactly the type of reasoned thought our students deserve and democratic societies so desperately need.
Clearly, there is a growing recognition in our global age that American students must understand more than just the
history and geography of the United States because today citizenship in our democracy demands global understanding.
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Michigan Social Studies High School Content Expectations

This course has been structured in accordance with the educational standards as set by Michigans Department of
Education, specifically the High School Content Expectations for Social Studies. World History & Geography is a yearlong course at CHS. We cover key points of history around the world beginning around 500 CE. The course is meant to
highlight accomplishments, struggles, geography and culture around the world. We hope to spark interest for further
individual studies on topics.
UN#1: World Religions
UN#2: Trade Networks & Ancient Civilizations (from about 500 CE)
UN#3: Medieval Europe
UN#4: Renaissance and Reformation
UN#5: Middle East & Asian Empires
UN#6: Exploration and Imperialism
UN#7: Enlightenment and Revolution
UN#8: Industrialization
UN#9: World War I
UN#10: Rise of Dictators
UN#11: World War II
UN#12: Cold War
UN#13: Modern Times (Current Events)
Class Structure:
Classwork/Homework Assignments (i.e. textbook reading, vocabulary definitions, primary document analysis)
Class Participation (i.e. in-class activities, class discussions)
Projects/Presentations
Quizzes/Tests
Grading Scale:
Grades will be determined based on two categories of work. Those categories and their percentile weight are as follows:
Assessments-80% of the overall grade in a marking period. Students will be given tests and quizzes periodically during
their course of study. Additionally, students will be required to complete large assessment pieces that encompass
information pertaining to each era of study.
Assignments-20% of the overall grade in a marking period. Items that are considered assignments are: Activities,
Practice Work, and Practice Quizzes.
The overall grade will be determined by a point scale that is set by the Clawson School District.

CLASSROOM RULES:
Mutual Respect: I will respect you as a student and you will respect me as a teacher. You will also respect your
fellow students and all ideas that will be brought up and explored during our time together.
Participation: The dissemination, sharing, and meaningful discussion of any and all appropriate/relevant ideas
is of paramount importance in this classroom. As a student you must be an active learner, just as I will have to
be an active teacher. This requires you to take notes, turn in homework, and be an active participant in
classroom discussions and activities, which requires you (the student) to listen as well as talk and participate
yourself.
Attendance: Not only is your physical presence required but you also must be mentally engaged in the class,
which is to say that you must be attentive. I will plan meaningful and interesting instruction for each day that
we have a class; the lessons I have planned will be most effective when all students are present. Excessive
absences will be to the detriment of your grade in this class and will be dealt with in accordance with school
policy.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
Inappropriate behavior is unacceptable and violates the mutual respect rule that our class is based on.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and students should avoid carrying out actions that may be
construed as inappropriate. Ultimate authority on disciplinary matters lies in the discretionary powers of the
teacher. A transgression of any one of the classroom rules will require me to take disciplinary action against the
transgressor.
Class Materials:
Notebook, pens or pencils, class folder, index cards, textbook ($75 fine if book issued to student is not returned
at the end of the course), CD version of textbook is available upon request (student is responsible for returning
CD)
Assignments & Tests:
It is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher about making up any work missed due to absences. All
work that is assigned as classwork or homework must be completed. Extra credit will be assigned on a random
basis. Students should take advantage of the extra credit assignments when they are given.
There will always be advanced notice for tests as well as review options to prepare students for the assessment.
Students should do their best to make it to class on test day. If a student is absent for a test it is their
responsibility to make arrangements with the teacher for an alternative time to take the test they missed.
Students may request to retest ONE time per marking period. The required form must be completed to retest.
Retests must be done within 2 weeks of the original test. The retest score will be the final score for the
assessment. Request to retest forms may NOT be used for Era Assessment Projects.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED (extenuating circumstances will be dealt with on an
individual basis).
Electronic Devices: NO electronic devices can be used while teacher is conducting classroom instruction.
CLASS WEEBLY Website: www.starlinworldhistory.weebly.com
This class will have a weebly classroom webpage and students should become familiar with the contents of the
website as I will be updating the site regularly and absent students should check the website for missed work.