Syllabus

Session:

2014-2015 Semester:

Grading Cycle:

3rd Six

Weeks
Course:
World History
Campus:
Eastside Memorial High School
Office Hours:M-F: 8:00am 9:00am
8am -12pm
Course Description

Instructor: Mr. Siewert

Room:
302
Credit Recovery: Saturday

World History is the study of the events, individuals, and factors that have
shaped mankind over the last 4 million years. Although impossible to cover
every detail in human history, this course will introduce the student to major
turning points and ideas that will help shed light on current events and
patterns. Independent study is highly encouraged on all topics of interest.
Grading
20% Daily Grades
Daily work will prepare you for the exam. This can come in the form of
vocabulary, reading guides, notes, graphic organizers, posters and many
other activities. The important thing to remember is to do your best each and
every day.
80% Exams
Exams are designed to test your mastery of the concepts and skills necessary
to be a successful student of history. Exams can be multiple-choice, essay,
matching, fill in the blank, short answer, or true/false. Make sure to review
the material before an exam so you are well prepared. Exams may be retaken
for a maximum grade of 70.
Classroom Expectations
Show Up
working.

Be on time. When the bell rings, stop talking and start

Work Hard
possible.

Your work should be done quickly with as few errors as

Be Nice
calling, put downs.

Use professional language. No cussing, name

Supplies Needed
Bring a pencil or pen to class. Writing is required every day.

Electronic Policy
If the red sign is up, put it away. If phone is out, I pick it up and you can
pick it up from the office at the end of the day. If you refuse, you and
your phone will both go to the office. Offenses: 1 st -phone is returned.
2nd- $15 fee. 3rd - Parent Conference + $15 fee
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3rd Six Weeks

10 November
A
Renaissance
and
Reformation
Vocabulary
17
A
Renaissance
Reading Guide
#2
24
A
Reformation
Reading Guide
#2

11
B
Teacher Work
Day

12
A
Renaissance
Reading Guide
#1

18
B
Renaissance
Reading Guide
#2
25
B
Reformation
Reading Guide
#1

19
A
Renaissance
Exam

13
B
Renaissance
and
Reformation
Vocabulary
20
B
Renaissance
Exam

26
Vacation

27
Vacation

21
A
Reformation
Reading Guide
#1
28
Vacation

1
December
A
Reformation
Exam

2
B
Reformation
Reading Guide
#2
9
B
Scientific
Revolution
Reading Guide

3
A
Reformation
Exam

4
B Scientific
Revolution
Vocabulary

5
A Scientific
Revolution
Vocabulary

10
A Scientific
Revolution
Exam

11
B
Scientific
Revolution
Exam

12
B
Review for
Final

16
Final Exams

17
Final Exams

18
Final Exams

19
Winter Break

8
A Scientific
Revolution
Reading Guide
15
Final Exams

14
B
Renaissance
Reading Guide
#1

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed
by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened.
But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.
Friedrich Nietzsche