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1 Modern World History University City High School Elizabeth Frohoff (858) ext 115 Course Syllabus Welcome to Modern World History. In this course, you will be studying major turning points that shaped the world since the Industrial Revolution. Upon exiting this course, it is my goal that you will have improved your ability to analyze information, whether text or in real-world scenarios, establish its meaning, and form your own opinion with the ability to defend your position using your gathered observations. To accomplish this, you must examine your world historically, geographically, politically, economically, and socially. You must think critically in regards to past events, the current state of the world, and the future. You must become an active thinker. Course Objectives: Student will: Master a broad body of historical knowledge Demonstrate an understanding of historical chronology Use historical data to support an argument or position Interpret and apply data from various sources, primary, secondary, media Recommended Materials* Interactive Notebook materials o 2-3 subject 8 ½ x 11 Plain Spiral bound notebook o Glue stick o Scissors o Colored Pencils Lined Paper Blue or Black pen Pencil Planner * Dear Student: The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Your right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and whether you get a grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that we cannot require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment. You may be required to attend a fundraising event; however, if you are unable to raise funds for the event, you will not be prevented from participating in an educational activity. For more information visit

2 Grading Policies a. (Scholarship) Grade Scale % A % B % C % D 58.4% and below F b. Citizenship grades will be based on attendance, participation, and classroom behavior. Citizenship grades in each 6-week period will be averaged for the semester grade. To Receive an Excellent (E) o Student is always on time and present in the class. Student consistently receives high scores on participation *see attached rubric o Student s grade is above average and their work is always turned in on time and is exemplary o Student is always actively engaged, respectful and provides assistance readily when needed by the teacher or classmates o Student regularly goes above and beyond the class expectations and requirements To Receive a Good (G) o Student is always on time and has few excused absences. o Student consistently receives high scores on participation *see attached rubric o Student s grade is above average and their work is turned in on time and is above average o Student is actively engaged, respectful and provides assistance readily when needed by the teacher or classmates To Receive a Satisfactory (S) o Student is respectful and provides assistance at times. o Class behavior does not disrupt or interfere with the activities or rights of other students and staff o Student receives average scores on participation o Student work is usually on time and is complete o Student is engaged, and respectful to the teacher or classmates o Students grade is average To Receive a Needs to Improve (N) o Students behavior is often disruptive and interferes with the activites of the class and the rights of other students and staff o Student is tardy 3 or more times in a 6 week period o Student is truant 1 time in a 6 week period o Students work is poor and is often incomplete and late o Students participation scores are regularly low To Receive an Unsatisfactory (U) o Students behavior is often very disruptive and interferes with the activities of the class and the rights of other students and staff o Student is absent more than 10 times in a semester o Student is tardy 4 or more times in a 6 week period o o Student is truant more than 1 time in a 6 week period Students work is poor and is often incomplete and late or not turned in at all

3 o Students participation scores are regularly very low c. Course Breakdown The grade you earn in this class will be based on: Projects 30% Tests & Essays 20% In-Class Activities 25% Notebook Checks 25% d. Office Hours I am available for tutoring any time by appointment. Students can make arrangements with me before or after class. Additionally, I am available during lunch and before school beginning at 7am or earlier with prior arrangement. After school tutoring is available but must be scheduled in advance. *Please note, I am also the Yearbook Adviser and as such spend many lunches next door in the Yearbook room, 233. If I am not in my room at lunch then students should look for me next door in the Yearbook room. e. Make-up work Make-up work will only be accepted with an excused, verified absence. It is the STUDENT S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain any missed work upon returning to class and turn it in promptly. Generally, the number of days in which the student is absent equals the number of days they have to turn in any missed work. For example: 2 consecutive days missed= 2 days to turn in missed assignments *Please note the STUDENT is responsible for getting the missing work in a timely manner from the teacher. Students will not be given late or missing work in the middle of class, but rather must request work at an appropriate time such as after class, before school, lunch or after school. Students who do not pick up missing work immediately following an absence will result in the work being counted as late. f. Late Work Students will have the opportunity to turn in late assignments for partial credit. Every day late the assignment s grade will be lowered by one grade i.e. 1 day late the highest grade a student could hope to receive is a B, 2 days late a C until the assignment becomes half credit. Any and all late or missed assignments can be turned in anytime while during that unit of study, AFTER the unit is complete, work will no longer be accepted for that unit. Students MUST turn in all late or missing work to me personally and not the inbox. Assessments Interactive Notebook Projects Homework In-Class Activities Checked throughout the semester, grade is based upon organization and completed work, see notebook grading criteria Assigned throughout each unit Assigned frequently throughout course, is stamped and goes into your notebook to be graded in the notebook check Assigned daily and graded regularly, some will go into your

4 Tests Midterm & Final Class Participation notebook At the end of each unit. Occurs at the end of 1 st and 2 nd semester Occurs daily; assessed at the end of each grading period and helps determine citizenship Attendance Policies Attendance is crucial for a student s success. Multiple absences can have a serious affect on both academic and citizenship grades. Students with 5 or more tardies on one class during a 6- week grading period may earn a U as a citizenship grade. Student may make up tardies the day of the tardy in after school detention. If student fails to make up the tardy that day the tardy will remain. Students with 10 absences in one class during a semester may earn an F for their academic grade as attendance is crucial to academic success. Discipline Policies a. Electronics Per district policy (see below), using cell phones or any electronic device in class is disruptive and not allowed on during classroom time. All students will relinquish their cell phones upon entering class each day. Cell phones will be placed in a student s assigned pocket holder on the whiteboard and will be returned after class ends. Should a student not possess a cell phone or have forgotten it that day he/she will need to have their parent/guardian send an or note stating that fact. Should a student be found in possession of their cell phone, the phone will be confiscated and given to the front office for their parent/guardian to pick up and their citizenship will suffer. Cellular Phones and Other Electronic Signaling Devices: Education Code section allows school boards to set policy on the use and possession of cellular telephones and other electronic devices on school campuses. On December 9, 2003, the Board of Education approved Policy H-6980 which allows students possession and use of cell phones and other electronic signaling devices on campus before school, during lunch, and after school. These devices must be kept out of sight and turned off during classroom time. Unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the instructional program and distracts from the learning environment. Therefore, unauthorized use is grounds for confiscation of the device by school officials, including classroom teachers. School personnel do not have resources to investigate instances of lost or stolen property. Students and parents are notified of this district policy each year through the Facts for Parents booklet that is available for download on the district website: b. School Policies Students not adhering to all UCHS policies, including dress code will NOT be allowed to turn in work nor participate in class activities if in violation of a school policy c. No Food (including gum) or Drink (bottled water acceptable) in the classroom.

5 Modern World History University City High School Elizabeth Frohoff (858) ext 115 *Please check out the website and sign up to follow the blog to keep up to date with the class activities, projects, tests and homework Student/Parent Contract Print Student Name: Student Signature: Period: Date: I have read and understand the class syllabus, its objectives, expectations, requirements, and grading policies as well as the new cell phone policy. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: I have read and understand the class syllabus for my student, its objectives, expectations, requirements, and grading policies as well as the new cell phone policy. Student address: Parent/Guardian address: Parent Home Phone Number: Parent Cell Phone Number: Additional Information: If there is anything you would like to share with me regarding best means of contact, best time to reached, etc.? Is there anything else I should know about your child?