Harrison High School World History/Geography - Semester 1 Syllabus for 2013-2014 school year History is not a series of snapshots,

but a video that runs continuously. Do not blink and miss the whole picture. - A. Poston Teacher: Room: Office Hours: Phone: E-mail: Jason Harding 503 Tuesday Thursday (2:45 to 3:30) 226-7218 (voicemail) jharding@hsd2.org

Welcome to World History and Geography with Mr. Harding. By studying historical events and various cultures from around the globe, and placing these within a geographical context, you will gain a more diverse understanding of the world we live in. Course Description: In this course students will analyze world history and geography topics. Such topics will include the following: Physical /Human Geography (continents, major waterways, and patterns of human settlement) Religious trends in North America, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Religions and philosophies of the Middle East and Europe Early human migration and population trends around the globe Early human civilization Human environment interaction in Latin America, Asia, and Europe Significant events/patterns of interaction in Middle East history Significant events/patterns of interaction in Europe / North American History

Grading Policy To ensure students can compete at a college and career ready level, everything below a C will be considered failing 69% or below. The grades will be broken down into the following categories: District Assessment -CBM Homework Core Subject Areas: (3 per week minimum) Electives: (1 per week minimum) Teacher Discretion** Rubric Based Activity Classroom/Common Assessments Performances Fitness Tests 30% 10%

60%

Labs Projects Other Writing Activities Unit/Chapter tests *District Exams are designed to measure student mastery of content knowledge and skills. **Grades will not be given for attendance or effort. Participation grades may be given if there is a rubric that has been created to specify the required academic habits. Grading Scale Grades will be updated in IC every Thursday and progress reports will be distributed every 4 weeks. No late work is to be accepted after a unit of instruction is completed. A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% F = 69% and below Classroom Character Traits and the Disciplinary System (Increase the Peace) Harrison High School is founded on the schools core character traits: show respect, take care of business, and check yourself. These character traits provide students with the opportunity for self-improvement, individual growth, and character development. These character traits define our rules and behavioral expectations. Consistently living these character traits is expected of all students for their benefit and the benefit of the entire school community. Students are encouraged to support their peers in adhering to the character traits. School authorities have the right and responsibility to manage student conduct and create an orderly and safe learning environment. Harrison High School core character traits fall into three categories: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SHOWING RESPECT CHECKING YOURSELF Consequences for minor infractions: 1. Teacher intervention: verbal warning, confiscation, loss of privileges, conference, etc. 2. Phone call home 3. Teacher/student/admin conference 4. Referral* *Severe disruption will result in immediate and more serious consequence (office visit and/or referral) Bathroom Passes Students receive two bathroom passes each quarter. Students may not be in the hall without a teacher pass or clinic pass. They may use them or give them back to the teacher at the end of the quarter for some type of reward determined by the class. After the student has used the two passes, however, that is it. If a student clearly abuses the policy, privileges will be lost. If a student is gone longer than 5 minutes on a pass, it is considered skipping. Obviously, as with everything, common sense is needed and emergencies are the exception. During

the first and last 15 minutes of class, students will not be allowed to utilize their bathroom passes. This is a critical time in class when learning objectives are being rolled out and learning is being assessed. Electronic Devices These are not allowed to be out during class time. If they are out the student will turn it over to the teacher. If a student refuses to turn over their electronic device, the assistant principals will be emailed and they will follow up with the student. Tardies At Harrison High School, tardies are not tolerated. In the event that a student is late, they will not have the privilege to attend that class period. These types of interruptions can diminish the learning environment. Rather, the student will be sent to a detention room where the student will work on homework. This will count as a tardy unless the student does not arrive to the room and then it will be considered an unexcused absence. Two tardies will equal one unexcused absence. Two tardies in the same day or three tardies in the same week will result in ISS.