World History Expectations

World History – Mr. Stennes

                                                Room A204       [email protected]

 

                                                This class puts the responsibility of learning on you

 

LHS World History-     Ms. DeNeice, Mr. Mikesell, Mr. Murray, Mr. Schildman, and Mr. Stennes work very closely together in teaching the World History class.  Although each teacher has a different teaching style, your friends in the other classes will have basically the same readings, big lessons, schedule, and tests at the end of each unit.  Talk to your friends and work together in studying and learning for this class.

 

What will we study?      World History is awesome to teach because the history content for this class is rich and interesting.  Learn all the history, but also find some aspect of history which is interesting  for you:  SPICED.  Our philosophy of studying history is to learn lots of depth in each topic AND NOT to try to cover the whole history of the whole world.  Topics for this year will include units on the Paleolithic era, Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Classical Greece, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Middle Age Europe, Samurai Japan, Revolutions in France and the modern world, and how soccer shows globalization.

                                               

Learn.      At the beginning of each unit, you will receive a study guide with learning expectations.  There will be big questions to answer and specific vocabulary and names to use as evidence in answering the big questions.  There will also be skills to learn throughout the year.  Learn.  At the end of each unit, you will be given a test.  You will be allowed to take each test with a partner of your choice.  From my experience as a teacher, having discussions about the history is a very effective way to learn the material.  Your grade in the class will be earned with 60% of the points from the assessments and 40% from the assignments.

 

Homework:    You must do homework for this class – homework is nearly always a short reading assignment.  You will be expected to read it, take notes in your own style, and learn the information in the reading.    Readings are available online – we do not have a textbook.

 

Do not be tardy!    We will follow the LHS tardy policy that is posted on every classroom door – I will shut the door at the beginning of class and you will have to wait outside without interrupting.  Also, it is your responsibility to wait after class is over and ask me to change your tardy to an absence on the computer.  In my experience as a teacher I have noticed that tardies and absences can be a huge obstacle for students having success in this class.

 

Make up work from absences-    Check Mr. Stennes’ website for missed work and readings.  To make up points for a missed quiz, turn in detailed reading notes in your style - your notes will be graded on quality.  You have two-days to make up work or it will be counted as late work (all late work receives 70% maximum credit).  The class policy for missed tests is similar – if you miss class, you will take your test on the first day back.  For example, if you miss class on Tuesday then you will take the test on Thursday when you return. 

 

Grades      A = 90% +     B = 80% +    C = 70% +    D = 60% +     F =  < 59.99%

 

Quality Work-  Do your best and let your work show quality.  Do not turn in low quality work- avoid torn paper, pictures/doodling, green ink, purple ink, etc.   You will need an organized notebook, paper, pens, and pencils.  Late work will receive 70% maximum points, even if it is only one-minute late.  Missed work from unexcused absences is considered late work.

 

Contact Me-   [email protected]    I have office hours before school in Room A204.  I also have a desk in the Social Studies office in Room D202 and you may find me in there during 1st, 7th, and 8th .  

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