World Cultures Course Syllabus



6th?Grade World Cultures & Geography Syllabus - Ms. HudginsWelcome to Ms. Hudgins World Cultures and Geography Class. I’m extremely excited about this year and even more excited that I get to share it with you. Look forward to an excellent year of learning. I. Course DescriptionIntroduction to Geography, Maps, North America- geography, history, religion, culture, art, government and economicsSouth America/ Latin America-geography, history, religion, culture, art, government and economicsAfrica- geography, history, religion, culture, art, government and economicsEuropean Union- history, religion, culture, art, government and economicsAsia- history, religion, culture, art, government and economicsAustraliaStudents will partake in projects, simulations, and debates that cover topics such as religion, political, and human diversity. Please keep in mind that these lessons are only meant to explain and discuss the differences in cultures.II. Grading Policy50% Summative (Tests/Exams, Journals/Writing Portfolios, and Projects)40% Formative (Classwork, daily work, and in-class practice)10% HomeworkCalculating Six Weeks Grades – Middle & High School (Guide to Grade Reporting)Homework cannot count more than 10% of the six-week grade.No one assignment can count more than 20% of the six-week grade.Confirm there are sufficient assignments within each category to guarantee that no one assignment will be worth more than 20% of the six-week grade.There should be a minimum of eight grades documented each six weeks. This does not include the six-week test or the semester exam.III. Missed Work Because of AbsenceA student who is absent, but turns work in by the teacher-designated due date, will have an opportunity to redo or retest, if applicable. The Redo/Retake policy does not apply if a student does not submit work timely.IV. Redo/Retake PolicyRedo Assignment or Retake Test Board Policy allows a student who receives a failing grade on a test or assignment (except for semester exams) the opportunity to redo the assignment or retake the test. The student or parent must initiate the request according to the following parameters:The student and/or parent must request to redo an assignment or retake a test within five days from the date the assignment or test was returned to the student or entered into the student grading system. The student will be provided an opportunity for tutoring or re-teaching prior to retesting. This may occur during class time, before or after school, or at another time agreed upon by the teacher and student. A teacher may require the student to complete missed homework, test corrections, or other items as part of the re-teaching process. A teacher may provide longer than five school days if necessary. Assignments offered for redo or retaken tests, may be different from the original assignment or test, as long as the concepts/content assigned or tested are the same. Any retests will be administered on the campus. The grade the student receives on the redone assignment or retaken test will be no higher than a 70. A failed semester exam cannot be retaken. If more than 50% of the students in a class fail to demonstrate mastery on a summative assessment, except a benchmark, a teacher is encouraged to reteach and retest the class. The higher of the two grades will be recorded. A student who passed the original test can elect to retake the test. Reassessments should occur within five school days from the date the test is returned with feedback to the student.V. Classroom procedures, rules, and consequencesStudents will show respect to their teachers, school personnel, classmates, and the rights and property of others.Students will take responsibility for their choices, their actions and their school work.Students will display readiness for each lesson by being on time, taking seats quietly, and being prepared for class when the bell rings. Students are NOT PERMITTED to use cell phones for personal or instructional use on campus during the school day.Students are NOT allowed to have food or drink in the classroom.Students will comply with the rules of the school (found in the student/parent handbook). Students will follow class procedures and routines.You are FREE to CHOOSE, but you are not free from the CONSEQUENCES of your choice.If You Choose to Break a Rule the Following Actions Will Occur:**All actions will be in compliance with the student handbook. Please read over this section with your childListed below are the CONSEQUENCES for minor classroom disruptions.Verbal correctionStudent ConferenceParent phone call homeDetentionParent-Student-Teacher conferenceDetentionOffice ReferralVI. Materials One Notebook (spiral or composition)Pens (black or blue ink)Pencils Cap ErasersColored PencilsHighlightersHand held pencil sharpenerGlue SticksTissuesVII. Extra HelpExtra help is available to all students either before or after school. Times for extra help will be placed on my board. If a student is unable to come during this time they will need to talk with me to schedule another time. It is the student’s responsibility to seek help. VIII. Parent Focus Log-InIn order to check your student’s progress in class as far as grades and attendance are concerned, please login to Focus for updated information.First Time Users:Using Chrome/Mozilla Firefox, go to Click on FAMILIESOn the left side of the page, click on LOG IN TO PARENT PORTALFrom there, you must REQUEST ACCESS TO THE PARENT PORTAL and follow the stepsRepeat Users: Using Chrome/Mozilla Firefox, go to out the Username and Password fieldsClick LoginShould you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached anytime via email at maureen.hudgins@. Thank you for your cooperation and support. I look forward to a very productive school year!Thank you,Ms. Maureen HudginsI have read the course syllabus and understand the rules and regulations for World Cultures & Geography. _____________________________ _____________________________ Student Name (Please Print) Student Signature_____________________________ _____________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print) Parent or Guardian Signature*** KEEP THIS IN YOUR BINDER AT ALL TIMES*** ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download