Commented [1]: Will you check to make sure that all

World History components from the template are included in some

way on the world history syllabus?
Mr. Dawkins
kevin.dawkins@socialcircleschools.org Commented [2R1]: HOPE eligible?

https://dawkinshistory.weebly.com

Teacher Communication: The best way to contact me is via email. I will respond within 24 hours. Students
may schedule an appointment to meet with me before or after school or during certain Redskin Period times.
Course Description: World History
The high school world history course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study of major events
and themes in world history. Students begin with a study of the earliest civilizations worldwide and continue
to examine major developments and themes in all regions of the world. The course culminates in a study of
change and continuity and globalization at the beginning of the 21st century.
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Documents/Social-Studies-World-History-Georgia-Standards.pdf

*This is a HOPE eligible course

Course Curriculum Content

Unit 1: Ancient Civilizations Unit 8: Gunpowder Empires, Qing China, and
Unit 2: Classical Civilizations Feudalistic Japan
Unit 3: Islam and Africa Unit 9: The Enlightenment and Revolutions
Unit 4: Byzantine Empire and the Middle Ages Unit 10: Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
Unit 5: Americas, China, and the Mongols Unit 11: World War I
Unit 6: Renaissance and Reformation Unit 12: World War II
Unit 7: Age of Exploration, Absolutism, and the Unit 13: Cold War
Scientific Revolution Unit 14: Globalization
MIDTERM Cumulative Review of Course Material
End of Course Exam

Instructional Materials:
Textbook: Holt McDougal World History: Patterns of Interaction – replacement cost for lost test - $89.00
Class Website: https://dawkinshistory.weebly.com Parents/ Guardians and students are encouraged to
consistently check teacher websites for daily assignments, homework assignments, and ongoing course
related information.
Instructional Supplies:
You will need the following items EVERYDAY – 5 subject spiral bound notebook, pencil/pens, glue sticks,
highlighters
Other items you will need for this class – colored pencil or markers, notecards, scissors
 Grading
Grading Categories Grading Percentages Grading Scale
Formative (classwork, quizzes, daily work) 40% A – 90-100
Summative (Writing, projects, tests) 30% B – 80-89
Midterm Exam cumulative 1st semester) 10% C – 70-79
EOC/Final Exam (cumulative both semesters) 20% F – 0-69

Exemption Policy: All students will be required to take a midterm at the end of the fall semester. Final
Exams/EOCs will be given at the end of the spring semester. Students who take an EOC or Advanced
Placement course and exam will not be required to take a teacher created exam during the spring exam
period. Seniors who have an A and less than 10 absences/tardies in class will also be exempt from their exams.
SCHS will send home an exemption form in early May which must be signed by the teacher and parent.
Accessing Information About Grades:
● Progress Reports – Printed progress reports will be sent home with students every 9 weeks.
● Report Cards - Students may pick up an official report card from the front office in June.
● Parent Portal - Parents/guardians, and students are encouraged to consistently check the parent portal
(Infinite Campus) on a regular basis for updated grade information. This information is available 24/7.
In addition, the portal can be used to email and communicate with teachers. BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD
THE NEW IC APPS ON YOUR PHONE - THERE IS A STUDENT APP AND A PARENT APP.

Attendance/Make Up Policy:
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed while you were gone and to make up any missed
work, quizzes, or tests. Make sure you make arrangements to borrow Mr. Dawkins’ notebook to fill in notes/get other
assignments or get the missing notes from the Google Classroom/Weebly page. You have two days to make up your missed
work for full credit. All make-up work must be made up in this time range. All assignments that are not turned in on time will
receive a deduction in credit for every day that it is late, or you will receive a zero if it is never turned in. Please make
arrangements with me to make up tests or quizzes if you are absent. All late work can be turned in for deducted credit but it
must be turned in by the end of the unit!!

Reconciliation Dates:
Students have the opportunity to turn in missing and/or late work for partial credit. SCHS will have reconciliation day the last
school day of each month. After reconciliation day, students will not be able to make up missing assignments.

Student Expectations:
● Follow ALL school rules and policies. See the Social Circle High School Student Handbook.
● Each student MUST have a 5 subject spiral notebook and it must be brought to class EACH day**
● File all papers accordingly in your notebook. Organization is a key to good study habits.
● Be respectful to everyone at all times.
● Academic dishonesty: Awaiting central office approval for this policy.
● Always try your best! Your effort is very important. It is great to want to be thorough and complete, but it is even more
important to work as hard as you can to try to finish your class assignments, tests, and quizzes. Work hard, and you will
see your hard work pay off!
● Remember: Your grade is up to you! You are the only person who has complete control over your grade.
● ABSOLUTELY NO EATING IN CLASS!!!!
Late Assignments: Assignments that are turned in late will receive a deduction in credit. Students will receive a zero for any
work that is not turned in. Late assignments will NOT be accepted once we have completed the unit.

Tardy Policy: Students must be inside of the classroom and fully

prepared by the time the bell rings.
Test Corrections: Students will have the option to complete test
corrections for an exam up to a week after the exam has been
given. You will complete the test corrections outside of class. Late
test corrections will NOT be accepted.
To sign up for Remind by text
Text @dawkinswh to the number 81010
Remind 101:
Throughout the semester I will send home reminders for
homework, upcoming test/quizzes, assignments etc. via Remind
101. Remind 101 is a great tool to help students, as well as parents,
stay up to date on the latest classroom assignments. You may
register to receive messages via text or email by doing the
following:
Google Classroom:
Google Classroom is an online platform we will use
throughout the year. During the year, you will have
some assignments that will be completed through
Google Classroom.
Our Google Classroom page will include notes, study
guides, calendars, discussions, and other helpful
items for this class. It is imperative that you keep up
with the Google Classroom page to help be successful
in class!
For more information go to:
https://dawkinshistory.weebly.com/syllabus--
expectations1.html

**The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the year**