Ms.

Brophy
Email:
meganbrophy@iusd.org
WELCOME!

Modern
World
SPRING 2017

WHAT ARE WE STUDYING??

History

UNIT 1: Foundations of Democracy

In world history, we study the major turning

points that shaped the modern world, from the
late 1700s through the present, including the
cause and course of the two world wars. We will
trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop
an understanding of the historical roots of
current world issues. We will extrapolate from
American experiences that democratic ideals
are often achieved at a high price, where
nations remain vulnerable and are still not
practiced everywhere in the world. You will gain
a fuller recognition of current world issues and
relate them to their historical, geographic,
political, economic, and cultural contexts.

10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman
philosophy, in Judaism, and in
10.2 Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American
Revolution, and French Revolution.

UNIT 2: Industrialization & Imperialism

10.3 Students analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England,
France, Germany, Japan and the United States.
10.4 Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least
two of the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin
America and the Philippines.

UNIT 3: World War One

10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War.
10.6 Students analyze the effects of the First World War.

UNIT 4: World War Two

10.7 Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after the First World War.
10.8 Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.

UNIT 5: The Cold War & Today

10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post-World War II world.
10.10 Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in two of the
following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin
America, and China.
10.11 Students analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the
information, technological, and communications revolutions.

SS103 CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES

Be respectful of your
teacher and classmates
at ALL times.

Expectations

Complete all of your work

and turn it in on time.
Follow directions and Be
prepared with all
supplies.
Electronic devices should
only be used when
instructed by the teacher.
Leave the classroom the
way you found it.

Consequences

Honor, and Social

Responsibility.

3. Parent Contact: Parents will receive a phone call.

4. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately
referred to administration for severe behavior problems.

Have an open mind and

be ready to LEARN!

Demonstrate Integrity,

Be in your seat when bell

rings.
Assignments are to be turned
into the INBOX on the day
they are assigned.
Procedures
Bathroom Breaks: Go for it
but only
one student at a time
1. Warning: the teacher provides
a verbal
please!
Ask permission to leave the
reprimand/reminder to student.
classroom.
Raise your hand to share out.
2. Lunch Detention: short time spent during lunch to
contemplate conduct.

Rewards

 Any student who the teacher feels shows positive

behavior will receive a raffle ticket to enter into a monthly
drawing for various prizes.

GRADING
All assignments will receive a point value to determine a grade. Students will receive an assignment sheet at the beginning of each
unit to keep up with assignments and record point values as the unit moves along. All work will be returned in a timely matter, in order
for students to have an accurate understanding of their grade. Class progress reports will be sent home at the end of each unit via email, so please have an updated e-mail address on file with the office.

Notebook Checks
Students will turn in a packet of all of their work (in-class and homework) to be graded at the end
of each unit. Unit checks will usually be due on the same day as the culminating unit exam.

Grading Scale
100 - 89.5 = A
89.4 - 79.5 = B

Quizzes/Exams
In a typical unit, there will be a quiz to evaluate your understanding of the content learned that
week (typically 20-30 points). At the end of most units there will be a culminating exam (typically
75-100 points).

79.4 69.5 = C
69.4 -59.5 = D
59.4 and below = F

Projects/Essays
WritingLATE
is a core/ focus
of the IHS social science
department so demonstrating your knowledge of
INCOMPLETE
WORK
the content while building your writing skills will be embedded throughout the semester. There will
various informal writing assignments as well as several formally structured essays and projects.

Any questions regarding grades should come from the student first!
ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE CHECKED ON THE DUE DATE FOR
COMPLETION. ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE FORMALLY TURNED IN
WITH THE UNIT PACKET AT THE END OF THE UNIT.

Late Work:

Students have the opportunity to turn in late work in their Unit

Packets for 50% of the assignments original credit.
Retest Policy:
All assessments are expected to be turned in on time and
complete to a level that shows proficiency.
If an assessment does not demonstrate proficiency it will be
returned to the student who will have the opportunity to
retake the test after demonstrating that they have completed
work to study.
Test corrections are a PRIVILEDGE that will only be allowed
at teacher discretion. Each student who intends to retake an
exam must complete a Request to retest form which can be
obtained in the Student Center area of the classroom.

ATTENDANCE/ ABSENT WORK

IHS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to attend class daily unless ill. Parents are
required to notify the Attendance Office in the event of the absence
either by phone (949-936-7001) on the day of the absence or in writing
the day their student returns. Absences that remain unexcused for 3
days will be deemed truant. Students who miss 15 may be removed
from a course. In the event of a long term illness that necessitates a
student being out more than 15 days, parents should contact an
administrator to request a home teacher.
Make-up Work
When a student is absent from class, it is the responsibility of the
student to obtain the class notes, class assignments, and homework
assignments for that day. Students will have the same number of days
they were absent to turn in the work.
Check the absent folder on the day you return to class to find any
worksheets or assignments that you have missed.
Emailing Ms. Brophy is the most efficient and effective way to quickly

communicate and receive your work.

Do you need extra help?
Students can come to the classroom at tutorial times, or any other
appointment time set up with the teacher previously.
Irvine High School Homework Club meets every day after
school.

TECHNOLOGY
PLAGIARISM/ CHEATING
IHS Academic Honesty Policy
Students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity while
in attendance at Irvine High School. Each student is expected to
complete his or her own work on individual assignments. This
includes test taking, homework, class work, and the original
creation of essays, composition, term papers, and scientific
research. A student who shares his/her work with another student,
other than in a cooperative learning situation, will be considered an
accessory who is subject to appropriate consequences. All work
submitted by a student should be a true reflection of his or her own
effort and ability. If submitted work is not, then the student has
manifested
Any student found guilty of plagiarism will receive a ZERO on
the assignment and may be referred to administration based on

In this class, students will be using a variety of

technology to enrich their learning in the
classroom. Irvine High School provides
opportunity for the students to use chrome books
and laptops in the classroom to complete
assignments. Students are expected to treat the
chrome books and laptops with respect.
Students must also be aware of internet safety
and cyber bullying protocols that will be gone
over in class by the teacher prior to use.

CELL PHONES
IHS CELL PHONE POLICY:
Students may have cell phones on campus. The district assumes no liability for the loss of the
device or its misuse by another person. In Instructional Areas (classrooms, library, etc.):
Students may NOT use their device at ANY time (even during lunch, break, passing periods,
before/after school) unless given specific permission at that time by a school district employee.

Intelligence plus character-that is

the goal of true education.
Martin Luther King Jr.

Modern
World
History
Room SS103

Ms.
Brophy
Email:
meganbrophy@
iusd.org

Irvine High
School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hello!
My name is Megan Brophy and I will be your students Modern World
History teacher. I am a graduate of California State University, Fullerton,
where I received a Bachelor of Arts in History and am currently earning my
single subject teaching credential. I am a 2012 graduate of Irvine High
School and am very excited to be back student teaching at my Alma Mater.
The main academic objective of this class include enhancing your
students understanding of the past in order for them to better understand
the present and how it affects the future.
We will be studying modern world
2016-2017
history from the enlightenment period to the twenty first century. Students
will study the emergence of democratic ideals and have an understanding
of how it effects current world issues. As a class we will also be discussing
in detail the wars of the twentieth century such as World War One, World
War Two, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War.
My main goal for your students this semester is to not only learn
historical facts and significance, but also to learn study skills, as well as
social skills, that will serve them in the future. During this semester I plan
to provide a safe, comfortable, and open learning environment where your
students will feel safe communicating openly with their peers as well as
myself as the teacher. My class will challenge students to search within
themselves to develop their personal academic and character goals.
I am very excited to be guiding your student through history this
semester and am looking forward to getting to meet each and every one of
you at back to school night. This classroom management plan was
discussed with your students in class and will be posted on our class
website for further accessibility. If you have any questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to contact me (email is the most efficient method) to
either talk electronically or to set up a meeting.

4321 WalnutI, ________________________________________,

Ave.
Thank you in advance,have read and discussed the expectations and policies for Modern
Irvine. CA World History with Ms. Brophy.

(949) 936-7000