Mr. Hairgrove

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Mr. Hairgroves Honors World History Syllabus
and Expectations
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Class Description

• The history of the whole world in all places in
  all times as best we can
• Not just about dates and people
• cause and effect
• why the world is the way it is
• connects to every subject

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Class Goals

• Prepare for future Social Studies courses
• Overall framework of global history and cultures
• Appreciate world history!

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Class Outline

• Review (6 days)
• Renaissance, Revolution, and Reformation (8 days)
• Americas (6 days)
• Asia and Absolutism (9 days)
• Enlightenment to Napoleon (8 days)
• Industrial Revolution (6 days)
• Imperialism and Nationalism (9 days)
• WWI and Interwar (9 days)
• WWII and Cold War (10 days)
• Modern Themes (3 days)

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Tests

• All assessments will be announced beforehand and
  written on the board
• Given about every two weeks
• Mostly multiple choice (25-35 questions)
• Short answer (2-4 questions)

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Quizzes

• Given about every 3-5 class days
• Multiple choice (10-20)
• Short answer (2 questions)
• Quiz corrections You will be able to reflect on
  your mistakes and get extra credit (details later)

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Assignments

• Examples of assignments
• Homework worksheets, textbook reading, finding
  articles, essays
• Classwork worksheets, writing, activities,
  matching, warm-ups/tickets out
• Glossary Ongoing assignment of keeping track of
  class vocabulary
• Participation coming to class with questions,
  self-advocating, and able to answer questions
• Extra credit word of the day, quiz corrections

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Warm-ups/Tickets out the Door

• Warm-ups will be completed in a warm-up section
  in your notebook (I will check as I walk around)
• Tickets Out will be completed on 3X5 cards and
  handed in at the end of class
• Cumulative grades will be entered into the
  gradebook periodically

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Tools

• Three ring binder (not spiral) just for this
  class
• College ruled paper
• Writing utensil (if not- pencil of shame)
• 3X5 cards for ticket out and flash cards
• 1 Ream of paper (keep at home)
• you will need to print assignments/notes from
  home
• Get a printing buddy or you owe me double paper

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Being Prepared for Class

• Bring your own notebook, paper, pencil/pen, and
  textbook
• Have all assignments/notes printed
• When the bell rings, all students must be quietly
  sitting in their seats with their notebooks out
  and ready to do work
• Begin class by writing down the objective and
  starting your warm up

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Notebooks

• You will need to put your class material in a
  binder notebook
• It is your responsibility to organize and date
  your notebook- it will be checked periodically
• Sections for notebook
• Warm-ups
• Notes
• Homework/Classwork
• Quizzes
• Glossary

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Textbooks

• You will need to bring your textbook to class
  each day
• Before most lessons, you may be required to read
  a section of the textbook and be prepared for a
  short reading quiz/activity
• While reading a textbook section, you should take
  double-spaced notes and come to class with at
  least two questions
• Textbooks should be out and open during note
  taking so you can follow along and fully
  participate

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Notes

• During class time, you will supplement your
  existing notes that you took while reading
• Note-taking time should be focused on questions-
  from me and from you
• After each day of notes (or at least before
  assessments) my notes will be posted on my website

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Late Assignments

• The ultimate responsibility for mistakes in the
  gradebook is on you
• 10 penalty per day late with a maximum of 50
  off your score
• If you hand in a late assignment write at the
  top Thank you for accepting this __ days late

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Absences

• Absences are your responsibility. Steps if you
  are going to be/were absent
• Plan in advance, especially if you are going to
  miss a quiz or test
• Talk to another student
• Go to the website
• Check the tray at the back of the room
• THEN talk to Mr. Hairgrove

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Student Expectations
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Expectations for Mr. Hairgrove
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Contact

• Email stephen.hairgrove_at_cms.k12.nc.us
• Website class notes, assignments, links
  http//hairgrove.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/