NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
HONORS WORLD HISTORY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
HONORS WORLD HISTORY Teacher: Mr. A. Bush
Text: World History. Perspectives on the Past
World History will emphasize a chronological and theme-based study of the past cultures which have most influenced our present western civilization and society.
Course Objectives
1. To become acquainted with the societal structures, personalities, and legacies
of historical cultures, civilizations, and nations.
2. To comprehend the connection between past and present.
3. To appreciate differences in civilizations and cultures.
4. To track the development and influence of major historical ideas through time.
Course Outline
I. Themes/Civilization Beginnings VII. Imperialism
II. Mediterranean World VIII. World War I
III. European Middle Ages IX. Inter-War Years
IV. Renaissance and Reformation X. World War II
V. Enlightenment and Revolution XI. Cold War
VI. Industrial Revolution XII. Modern World
Evaluation Methods
Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Projects. Tests and quizzes will be announced and scheduled. A quiz counts as one-half the value of a test. Homework assignments will be counted as a test grade solely on a quarterly basis. All homework must contain a student’s name, be properly labeled with Chapter/Section/Page, and be submitted neatly, legibly on a straight-edged paper for credit. Projects count as a test grade. Quarterly grade percentages will be determined by a combination of all grades earned throughout the marking period.
Grading Example
Test grades: 89-88-97 (equal 274, doubled = 548)
Quiz grades: 90-100 (equal 190)
Homework: 96 (doubled as test grade, 192)
Totals: 548 + 190 + 192 = 930
Grade: 4 possible test grades @ 100 x 2 = 800; 2 quiz grades @ 100 = 200;
800 + 200= 1000. 930 earned divided by 1000 possible = quarter grade 93.
Cheating/Academic Dishonesty
Cheating shows disrespect for the school, the class, and for oneself. Any student cheating or assisting others to cheat cannot receive full credit for the material or activity involved. Parents will be notified.
Class Requirements
Notre Dame discipline procedures, as detailed in the Student Handbook, will be enforced. Respect the school, the class, the teacher, and yourself through appropriate behavior.
CELL PHONE POLICY: Yondr in use. No cell phone use will be permitted without the expressed, particular, directed consent of the instructor/administration
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Maintain a separate World History notebook for notes and assignments. Use a World History folder to store any maps or worksheets. Keep all papers and notes until completion of the final exam. Write assignments and scheduled activities in Student Handbook/Agenda. For academic responsibility and success, students must read the textbook as assigned.
Come prepared for learning. Be respectful, be attentive, and be ready to participate.