Robert Watts
EUROPEAN HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CREDIT: 1 (6.A grading) GRADE 12
PREREQUISITE: GPA of 3.6 or higher; U.S. History AP, B- or higher, Teacher Recommendation
This college-level course is an intense study of the social, political, economic, and religious ideas of Europe from 1500 until 1960. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills, writing interpretive essays, and evaluating historical documents.
AP Exam required. Test Fee is paid by student.
WORLD HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CREDIT: 1 (6.A grading) GRADE 10-12
PREREQUISITE: GPA of 3.6; World History, B or higher; and Teacher Recommendation
The purpose of this college-level AP World History course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. Students will critically examine primary source documentation and analyze the meaning and impact on historical events. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences as well as comparisons among major societies. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement exam in the spring.
AP Exam required. Test Fee is paid by student.
WORLD HISTORY
CREDIT: 1 (4.A grading) GRADE 9
Including limited background study of the great movements, people, and civilizations of earlier periods, this course focuses on the time span of the Renaissance through modern times. This course focuses primarily on modern historical topics. Reading, research, and study skills (including note-taking and outlining) are included.
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES
While in the classroom I expect your best behavior. When you enter the room, take your seat quietly. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. Remain quiet for opening prayer. Bring all required materials to class-every day. Work quietly and do your own work. History class requires discussion. For this to be effective, please observe the following:
- Respect the opinions of others. It is alright to disagree with others—but support your opinions.
- Do not speak while others are speaking. Raise your hand and wait to be called upon.
- Discussions must be civil.
Food, drinks and gum are not allowed in my classroom. Detentions will be given for any infractions.
When I am speaking---YOU ARE NOT. I will be courteous when you have comments; I expect the same from you.
You are not to be in my classroom unless I am in the room.
RESPECT
Students will show proper respect to each other, me and all adults on campus. I am to be addressed as either “Mr. Watts” or “Sir”. I will show you the same respect and refer to you by either “Mr.” or “Miss”.
You will show proper respect to your fellow students. When others are talking, you will listen. I will not tolerate put-downs. You will respect the classroom. Desks will not be written on and items on the bookshelves are not to be touched unless permission is give to do so.
You will raise your hand for the following reasons:
- To ask a question.
- To sharpen a pencil.
- To leave your seat for any reason.
My desk is OFF-LIMITS. Do not come to my desk until you have raised your hand and I have called you back.
HOMEWORK
Name, date and period will be written in the upper right hand corner of all assignments. Late work will not be accepted. Assignments are due, when they are due. Late assignments will receive a zero.
GRADING SCALE/GRADING POLICY
Refer to your student handbook for scale. Grades will be based on points accumulated.
DISMISSAL
The bell does not dismiss you from my class—I do. The class will be dismissed when all materials are put away, desks straightened, floor cleaned and the room is silent.
ABSENT WORK
For excused absences, you will receive the length of your absence to make up any work. For an unexcused absence, a zero will be recorded for any assignments issued or due during the absence. It is your responsibility to find out what work you have missed.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Refer to the student handbook. We will discuss this on the first day of class. Any violation of the policy will be referred to the dean of students.
DRESS CODE
You are expected to be in dress code when you enter my classroom. A detention will be issued if student are not in compliance.
RESTROOM PASSES AND OTHER
I encourage you to use the restroom and/or get a drink before or after class. You will not be allowed to leave my classroom without a pass. If you do not have your pass book, do not borrow someone else’s---you both will receive a detention.
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