World History

Mrs. C. Jolle – Room 3327

2010-2011 School Year

E-Mail:   jolle@fulton.k12.ga.us

RISE hours:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays a.m. 8-8:30

                        After school on Tuesday or Thursday by appointment

Web page: http://www2.fulton.k12.ga.us/teacher/jolle/

Textbook: Patterns of Interaction (0-618-58688-1) McDougall Littell. $64.90

Students are financially responsible for all books issued by Alpharetta High School. Textbooks may not be left in classrooms, and teachers are not responsible for students’ books once books have been issued to the student. The copy issued to the student must be turned in at the end of the course.  Students will not receive credit for turning in another student’s book, and students may not turn in replacement books.  The cost of replacement will be assigned to any student that fails to turn in the exact book she/he was issued and/or to any student that turns in a damaged book.  If a student is issued a damaged book (i.e. broken binding, torn pages, water damage, writing, etc…), then the book must be brought to room 1310 for a replacement book or to document the damage.  There is a two week grace period for students to document damage before the student will be held accountable.  

Course Description: Students will trace the history of major civilizations of the world. A chronological focus includes the beginnings of ancient civilizations in the Middle and Far East through global interactions between nations in the twentieth century. Students also examine the changes and impacts on religion, government, culture as well as technology through trade and exchange of ideas between cultures. This is a two semester course. 

Learning Standards for World History - Georgia Department of Education

First Semester

SSWH1 The student will analyze the origins, structures and interactions of complex societies in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean from 3500 BCE to 500 BCE.

SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE.

SSWH3 The student will examine the political, philosophical and cultural interaction of Classical Mediterranean societies from 700 BCE to 400 CE.

SSWH4 The student will analyze the importance of the Byzantine and Mongol empires between 450 CE and 1500 CE.

SSWH5 The student will trace the origins and expansion of the Islamic World between 600 CE and 1300 CE.

SSWH6 The student will describe the diverse characteristics of early African societies before 1800.

SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.

SSWH8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

SSWH9 The student will analyze the change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformation.

SSWH10 The student will analyze the impact of the age of discovery and expansion into the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Second Semester

SSWH11 Students will investigate political and social changes in Japan and in China from the seventeenth century CE to mid nineteenth century CE.

SSWH12 The student will examine the origins and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.

SSWH13 The student will examine the intellectual, political, social and economic factors which changed the world view of Europeans.

SSWH14 The student will analyze the Age of Revolutions and Rebellions.

SSWH15 The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.

SSWH16 The student will demonstrate an understanding of long term causes of World War I and its global impact.

SSWH17 The student will be able to identify the major political and economic factors that shaped world societies between World War I and World War II.

SSWH18 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the global political, economic and social impact of World War II.

SSWH19 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the global social, economic and political impact of the Cold War and decolonization from 1945 to 1989.

SSWH20 The student will examine change and continuity in the world since the 1960s.

SSWH21 The student will analyze globalization in the contemporary world.


 

Grading: Students will be assessed as follows per semester:

Homework/Class work               25%                 12-18 assignments per semester

Tests                                          30%                 Approximately 6 tests **

Quizzes                                     10%                 3-5 quizzes**

Projects                                     20%                 2-3 per semester

Final Exam                                15%                 Cumulative exam

Fulton County Academic Grading Scale is:

A         90 or above

B          80-89

C          70-19

F          below 70*

*By state law any grade below 70 is failing

          **Tests are announced a week in advance and posted both in the classroom and on my web page. Tests may include any material that was covered during the course Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.

Projects-Students and parents are encouraged to visit my website for current information about projects that are in progress. Projects MUST be turned in on or before the due date to receive full credit on the project. If the student is absent on the due date the project must still be in by the beginning of class.

Homework: All students are expected to write the assignments in their notebook at the beginning of the week from the board. The assignments are also available on my website. Homework is due on time which means at the beginning of the period on the day it is due. There is no half credit for work turned in late.

RISE

RISE is an opportunity for students to relearn concepts from their teachers with individualized instruction.  Sessions are held before or after school in the teacher’s classroom.  RISE sessions will begin the 4^th week of school.

All teachers are available for extra help, should a student want or need it.   However, once a student’s average drops below a 75 in a course, RISE becomes mandatory at least one hour a week for that course until the next grading period. Once a student’s average rises above a 75 at the conclusion of a grading period, RISE is no longer mandatory.

RISE lunch sessions are available only for a student unable to attend either morning or afternoon sessions with his/her teacher.  RISE lunch sessions are held during 4^th period lunch in room 5104. RISE lunch sessions for students needing support in Language Arts are held daily in the writing center - room 2314. Students attending RISE should bring their own lunch or get a bagged lunch from the cafeteria at the beginning of the lunch period. Note: If you are unable to attend the morning or afternoon R.I.S.E. sessions with Mrs. Jolle you must obtain the assignment from Mrs. Jolle before attending a R.I.S.E. lunch session.

Recovery- Provision for Improving Grades

1.  Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance and participation in Remediation sessions.

2. Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.

*Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades

Academic Honesty Expectations

 It is the sincere hope of the AHS administration and faculty that all students will demonstrate the highest level of academic honesty.  The following information is designed to encourage this desire.

Violations of the AHS Academic Honesty Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

1.) using words or ideas from a published source without proper documentation;*

2.) using the work of another student (e.g. copying another student’s homework, composition, or project)

3.) using excessive editing suggestions of another student, teacher, parent, or paid editor;

4.) using any electronic device for sharing information prior to, during, or after a graded experience.

 *plagiarism-the use of another’s words or ideas and the presentation of them as though they are entirely one’s own.

Failure to meet these expectations on any graded experience, project, or paper will result in a zero on the assignment, an honor code violation, and two days of Extended Day.  Parent/Student notification and administering of the consequences will be done by the teacher and grade-level administrator. Unless stipulated by the teacher, collaboration on graded experiences is not acceptable.  Students who willingly provide other students with access to their work are in violation of the Alpharetta High School Honor Code.

    From time to time, students will be required to register with and post assignments to the Fulton County approved plagiarism detection site, turnitin.com.  Should the teacher require posting the particular assignment to turnitin.com, the assignment must have been posted to the website prior to the time the assignment is collected in class or the assignment will be considered late.

Absence make-up Procedures-Upon returning to school following an absence it is the student’s responsibility to contact the teachers to request make-up work on the first day back at school after an absence. Make-up work must be completed by the student within the time specified by the teacher. The student will be given the same amount of time to complete the make-up work as the length of the absence. The student will receive the actual grade on the work if it was an excused absence. Make-up for unexcused absences may have a point deduction.

Students should check with classmates for notes missed during an absence, extra hand-outs can be found in the Extra Handouts box in the classroom.

Teacher/Parent Communication-

1. Grade progress sheets are available after every major test or project if requested and parents are encouraged to check Home Access Center for student grades.
2. To keep informed about assignments or projects please check my web page which can be accessed through the Alpharetta High School home page under “Staff”, the “Social Studies”.
3. Parents may e-mail me for answers to questions about their child’s grades but in the interest of promoting independence in each student the first communication should be from the student and I will be happy to clarify if the parent has additional questions after that.

Classroom Procedures and Expectations-

 All students are expected to be on time, in their desks when the bell rings.  Students who are not in their desks ready to learn will be considered tardy.  Having your foot in the door is not enough.  Please note that there will be NO WARNING BELL THIS YEAR. Only students with a signed agenda from a teacher or administrator will be allowed into the room without a tardy slip. 

Students should have all required homework from the night before ready to be checked.  Students should have out whatever supplies will be needed for that day.  Any writing assignment that is turned in should have the student’s name, the teacher’s name, the name of the course, and the date turned in written on it.  

 Please read through this entire syllabus with your parent(s)/guardian(s) to make sure that you, the student, and your parent(s)/guardian(s) understand the policies of this course.  Let me stress a couple points again so that we are clear. 

• This course is required for graduation. 
• If you would like to reach me, the best way is through email.  I respond to most emails within 24 hours, many times the same day. 
• Please check with your teacher about extra credit opportunities.   Do not ask for extra credit at the end of the semester.  Take advantage of the extra credit when it is offered.
• The signature page for the syllabus is due Friday, August 27^th.
• Parents:  please ask your students what is going on in class, if they can teach you what I’ve taught them, they will probably pass every test with flying colors. 
• Parents:  I strongly advise you to register for Home Access Center through the front office.  It is updated every few days, and is a great way to check on how your student is doing in class.

Syllabus Signature Page: To be returned no later than Friday, August 27^th.

I have read the syllabus and understand all of the policies and procedures contained therein.  The syllabus will be kept in the student’s binder for future reference.  If there are any questions about the syllabus, questions can be asked in class or via email.  If you have an email address and are comfortable giving it to the teacher, please write it below legibly.

Student signature: ______________________________________

Student email address:  __________________________________

Parent signature:  _______________________________________

Parent email address:  ___________________________________

Parent daytime telephone # __(______)______________________