AP European History Syllabus https://docs.google.com/document/d/125VMAkxSmiN562qmyxb7rpfduBQUSffR/edit

  • World History II:

    Instructor Information

    Mrs. Karen Conner

    kbconner@mail.dps.k12.va.us

     

    Materials/Supplies Needed

    – 3-ring binder
    – paper
    – pens & pencils –
    **For extra-credit(bring just one of the following): tissues, glue sticks/ colored pencils, or copy paper

     

    Course Requirements

    Students are expected to attend as many classes as possible (“You cannot learn and I cannot teach you if you are not here”), follow classroom procedures, and complete all requirements.

     

    NOTEBOOK WORK

    Your World History II notebook should be kept neat and in order. Don’t skip pages or put other subjects in this notebook. You should try and maintain a binder. It is an expectation that as upperclassmen you take responsibility and organize your work, as it is imperative to success in this class.

     

    VIDEOS

    Throughout the term, movie clips (with ratings of PG13 or lower) and documentaries will be shown in class. These videos are carefully selected to accompany your objectives and will have an assignment to be completed after viewing.

    Marking period grades will be determined in the following manner: Projects/Tests (GOLD) = 3x Quizzes (SILVER) = 2x (Daily Assignments, Warm Up, and Home Work)(BRONZE) = 1x Grading Scale: 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D

     

     

    Class Procedures/Attendance

    1. Outside food and drink are permitted upon discretion of the teacher.
    2. Respect People: Listen carefully to anyone—teacher or classmate-- when he/she has the “floor” to speak in class. We will have controversial and intense conversations at times. If someone has a perspective with which you do not agree, respectfully listen and then in an appropriate manner share your views. We want a lively, engaging class, but not the Jerry Springer show!
    3. Each student is expected to come to class ON TIME, quietly, with all necessary materials, and be seated and working on the bell work when the bell rings.
      1. Assignments are to be turned in on time.
      2. 1 day late: Score minus 10 pts.
      3. 2 days late: Score minus 15 pts.
      4. 3 days late: Score minus 20 pts.
      5. No work will be accepted after 3 days past due date UNLESS special arrangments have been made with the teacher.
    4. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to see me or your peers about what you have missed. You will have the amount of days you were absent to make up the work that you missed.
    5. Use the restroom BEFORE you come to class. If you need to use the restroom/get water during class, you must ask, and then request on https://www.e-hallpass.com/login to use the restroom near the cafeteria.
    6. Cell phone policy this year has changed! Cell phones are to be off and are not allowed to be used in class UNLESS specifically allowed by the teacher for instructional use. 1st time will be a warning 2nd time will be asked to place it on the teacher’s desk and parents contacted 3rd time will result in an office referral ALSO, no ear buds will be permitted during class. The same warning system will apply for ear buds.
    7. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. If cheating/plagiarism have been identified, it will result in a zero for that assignment, and further disciplinary action if needed.
    8. Come to class prepared to think: Be prepared to make your own connections between the past and the present, as well as between the lives of others and your own life.

     

    Penalty for Breaking Classroom Rules or Discipline Policy:

    1. A warning in the classroom from Mrs. Conner.
    2. A phone call will be placed to your parents or guardian.
    3. An office referral will be made.

    Final Exam

    The Final Exam will be CUMULATIVE. There is also an SOL test at the end of this course. If you pass the SOL and are passing the class you DO NOT have to take the Final Exam.

    PowerSchool

    I encourage you to access and view your grades and progress often online in PowerSchool. You will quickly be able to see what you have and have not turned in.

    Units of Study: The topics we study this year will be based on the Virginia Standards of Learning. They include the following, with corresponding SOLs listed by number in parentheses before each topic:

    Week 1:(WHII.15) Review of major world religions

    Week 2: (WHII.2) Renaissance

    Week 3: (WHII.3) Reformation

    Weeks 4-5: (WHII. 5) Non-western Empires Week 5: (WHII.4) Age of Exploration

    Weeks 5-7: (WHII.6) Age of Revolutions— Scientific Rev., Age of Absolutism, Glorious Revolution, American and French Revolutions

    Week 8: (WHII.7) 19th century Latin America Review and Midterm Exam Week 9: (WHII.8) Napoleon and Rise of Nationalism in 19 th century Europe

    Weeks 9-11: (WHII.9) Industrial Revolution (WHII.9) Rise of Socialism and Communism (WHII.9) Imperialism

    Weeks 11-12: (WHII.10) World War I

    Weeks 12-13: (WHII.11) Interwar Period Weeks 13-14: (WHII.12) World War II

    Week 15: (WHII.13) Cold War, Week 16: Post-War Independence Movements and Leaders

    Weeks 16-17 (WHII.16b, c): Contemporary Issues, Review, SOL Test, Final Projects and wrap-up

    As we study these content areas, we will also address history and geography skills, which we will develop and apply throughout the year. By the end of this course, students will have had the opportunity to master the following skills: using primary and secondary sources to make generalizations using maps, globes, artifacts, and pictures to analyze and interpret information identifying geographic features important to the study of world history identifying and comparing political boundaries with the locations of civilizations, empires, and kingdoms analyzing trends in human migration and cultural interaction
Mrs. Conner Psychology Galileo High School kbconner@mail.dps.k12.va.us Purpose: This course is designed to expose students to the fundamental theories and principles of general Psychology. Content: In Psychology, students will study topics such as problem solving techniques, perception and learning, and the hereditary and environmental factors that shape who we are as individuals. Students will develop a better understanding of themselves and others. The curriculum is based upon the American Psychological Association (APA) recommended scope and sequence standards for a high school psychology class. Materials/Supplies Needed – 3-ring binder – colored pencils – pen & #2 pencil for tests Classroom Rules: 1. Arrive in class on time with writing utensil, textbook, notebook, and any previously designated materials. 2. No random walking about the classroom without permission. DO NOT get up to go to the trash can or sharpen pencils during class lecture and/or discussion. There will be other times during class that this will be permitted. 3. All purses, book bags, and jackets/coats must be placed either on the floor or in a designated area in the classroom. They will not be allowed to lie on top of the desks or in laps during tests and quizzes. 4. Cell phone policy this year has changed! Cell phones are to be off and are not allowed to be used in class UNLESS specifically allowed by the teacher for instructional use. 1st time will be a warning 2nd time will be asked to place it on the teacher’s desk and parents contacted 3rd time will result in an office referral ALSO, no ear buds will be permitted during class. The same warning system will apply for ear buds. 5. Swearing and derogatory remarks have no place in the classroom and will not be tolerated. 6. Cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable and will result in an automatic “0” on the assignment for all students involved. Penalty for Breaking Classroom Rules or Discipline Policy: 1. A warning in the classroom from Mrs. Conner. 2. A phone call to your parents or guardian 3. A visit to the office Grading: Grades will be determined by factoring in many different assignments and assessments. Students will be graded on tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and homework. All work will be given a point value with major tests and assignments given a higher total Tests: Tests may consist of multiple choice questions, true or false, vocabulary; fill in the blank, short answers, and/or essay questions. Notice for tests will be given at least three days in advance. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given to make sure students understand small portions of information. Some quizzes will be announced, but there is also a possibility that there will be some “pop” quizzes. Additionally a quiz may be in the form of an essay in which students demonstrate their knowledge of the material through written expression. Homework: These assignments could be reading, worksheets, written assignments, questions, or other projects. They could range in value and difficulty. Some homework assignments will be as simple as bringing something in for class. They will be collected or checked the day that they are due. Binder/Notebook: Students will be expected to keep all information and assignments in a binder or a notebook. The binder may be checked periodically. All grading of binders will be announced. It is encouraged for students to keep up with notes and material for class. There will be weekly quizzes which students will be allowed to use their notes.. Absenteeism/Make-up work: It is the students’ responsibility for all notes and assignments that are missed due to an absence. If possible, students should notify teacher of a planned absence. Missing assignments should be turned in within the allotted amount of time due to number of days absent.. Unexcused absences will receive a “0” on ALL assignments for that day, including quizzes, tests, and daily work. Final Exam: The Final Exam will be cumulative. Any student with an “A” average for the course will be exempt from the final exam.