Course+Expectations


 * COURSE SYLLABUS **

I am excited to invite you on a year-long journey to discover the people and places that have shaped our world. In this journey, you will come to know the stories of both the “movers and shakers” of the world as well as everyday people as they tackled the problems of life that are common to all civilizations, including our own today. Our study will take us through many continents and time periods. Some of the units we will study include:
 * Welcome to World Civilizations! **

1. The Classical West: Greece and Rome 2. The Rise of Europe (The Middle Ages) 3. Continuity and Change in East Asia (China, Japan, India) 4. The Byzantine Empire 5. The Rise of Islam 6. Peoples of Africa and the Americas 7. The Rise of the Modern Age 8. The Age of Absolutism in Europe 9. The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era 10. The Industrial Revolution 11. A Changing World: Nationalism and Imperialism

Historians, or those who study history like you and me, are often likened to detectives because they use similar skills to accomplish their objectives. In this course, you will learn and improve your ”detective skills,” which include the ability to think critically, problem-solve, work in groups, analyze evidence or information and recognize and develop point-of-view. By the time June rolls around, you will not only understand these skills, you will use them well.


 * __Textbook__ **: // History of Our World. // Prentice Hall, 2008. Replacement Cost: $72.

o __Textbook__. Bring to class every day, unless I tell you otherwise. o __3-Ring Binder__. Keep your class notes, homework, handouts, quizzes, etc., here. o __Pen or pencil__**. **I don’t supply these. o __Loose-leaf paper__. I do not accept work that is completed on paper with frayed edges that have been torn from a spiral notebook. If you use paper from such a notebook, please be sure to take the edges off before you come to class. o __Enthusiasm for learning__!
 * __Required Materials__ **** : **(Every day)

// Attendance //– Regular attendance is expected and required. o An __unexcused absence__ will result in an office referral and loss of credit for classwork, test or homework that was missed as a result of the absence. There is no makeup for missing work due to class cuts. o You will be allowed 48 hours to make up missed work due to an __excused absence__. You must take a missed exam the day you return to school unless other arrangements have been made with me. ** __It is your responsibility to determine what you missed and when it is due or, in the case of a test, to arrange an afterschool date to make up a test__. **  o Absences, when they are chronic, affect your success in our class and can eventually lead to loss of credit.
 * __Classroom Expectations__ **** : **

// Punctuality // – Be seated at your assigned desk when the bell rings and ready to learn. o __Unexcused tardies__ earn an afterschool teacher detention to be served the following school day in my office, Room 320. o If a teacher in your previous class detains you for any reason, please request a pass to come to my class late. Your tardiness will otherwise be considered unexcused. o You are not required to ask permission to go to the bathroom during the passing period. However, if you return to class after the bell, your tardy will be considered unexcused.

// Respect // – Please respect yourself, your classmates, your teacher and all property. Insults and inappropriate language or behaviors have no place in our classroom and will not be tolerated.

// Responsibility // – Come to class prepared – with textbook, assignments, notebook and something with which to write. Own your learning, bring a positive attitude, be persistent, ask for help when you need it, try your hardest at all you do.


 * Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If I cannot answer your questions during class, make arrangements to meet with me outside of class. Do not wait until it may be too late. Be PROACTIVE. I am here to help you SUCCEED! **

** __ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS__ **

I have read the attached course syllabus which includes an explanation of the grading policy and classroom expectations of this course. I understand how I/my son/daughter, _, will be graded in Ms. Antonio’s World Civilizations Survey class. I understand the requirements for success in the class.

I agree to be respectful, responsible and to participate with an open mind.

I agree to follow all class rules as outlined in the class expectations section, discussed in class, and the school rules published in the Newington High School Student Handbook.

_ // Student Signature Date //

// _ // // Parent/Guardian Signature Date //

** // Please sign and return. // **