SYLLABUS
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. I want to take this time to wish everyone an outstanding and rewarding school year. The great thing about history is that it is something you see every day, and which connects us in the present to everything that came before us. History is connected to everything in our world, country, and community and understanding history will help to ensure that you make the world a better place.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Current History provides students to examine topics that typically don't get covered in the regular U.S. History classes. We will look at eras starting with the 70's up to current times. We will also look at current problems going on in the U.S. and the world. This is a class that is driven by students. Students will be given the opportunity to help guide the classroom curriculum. That being said Current History is all about participation. Students will be graded on a daily basis how well they participate in the discussions had in the classroom. This class is also project driven. Students will be demonstrating knowledge expected to gain versus taking an exam. Much of the student’s grade will come down to the projects and participation done in class.
The following are some of the topics we will be covering this semester.
Problems in education
Vietnam
the 1980's
Energy Sources
Sand Frac Mining
the 90's
9/11
Gulf War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
GRADING POLICY
A 93 - 100%
A- 90 - 92%
B+ 88 - 89%
B 83 - 87%
B- 80 - 82%
C+ 78 - 79%
C 73 - 77%
C- 70 - 72%
D+ 68 - 69%
D 63 - 67%
D- 60 - 62%
F 59 and Below
*All percentages will be
rounded to the nearest whole
percent*
Learning Targets
Grades will be based off of total points earned. During each quarter, there will be combinations of quizzes, tests, exams, homework and projects worth various points. The points typically come out to be about 66% tests/quizzes/projects, and 33% participation. This class is founded on the idea of the students need to participate. If the student does not do this on a daily basis their grade is going to drop significatly
Text books
All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.
Intervention
Students who receive a failing grade on a Test or Project will be sent into intervention where they will be allowed to make corrections to said test or project with the opportunity to gain a new grade as high as 75%
Cellphones
We will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student is seen using their cellphone it will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office at the earliest time possible. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. There may be times that students will be allowed to use their phones for class work.projects. If they are caught using their phone other than for the assigned task it will be confiscated.
Absences
If students have a prearranged absence they are expected to pick up their assignments before leaving. The assignments will be expected to be turned in on the day of return to school unless stated otherwise. If a student misses a day of school due to illness or other reason that is not pre-excused they will be given as many days they were gone to complete missing assignments. So if they miss two days of school they will get two days to complete their missing assignments.
Unexcused absences
All unexcused absences will result in a 0 for daily work on that day of school. The student will be allowed to make up all missed projects and tests that would be missed on the unexcused day..
CLASSROOM RULES
In addition to the policies listed in the Cornell Student Handbook, I have five general classroom rules
1. Come to class each day fully prepared and ready to learn
2.Respect other people, their rights and property
3. Treat others the way you want to be treated
4. Be seated, quiet and ready when the bell rings
5. No food or drink in the classroom
How to be successful in this class
Follow the rules
Have a positive attitude
Put forth full effort in all tasks
Do your best in all activities
Have an open mind and be willing to hear others opinions
Rules for Life and School
If you have any questions about anything, you can usually find me in Room 405. My email address is [email protected] and the school phone number is 715-861-6947. (ext. 1118)
I hope everyone has a fun and rewarding school year.
Current History
Mr. Leland
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. I want to take this time to wish everyone an outstanding and rewarding school year. The great thing about history is that it is something you see every day, and which connects us in the present to everything that came before us. History is connected to everything in our world, country, and community and understanding history will help to ensure that you make the world a better place.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Current History provides students to examine topics that typically don't get covered in the regular U.S. History classes. We will look at eras starting with the 70's up to current times. We will also look at current problems going on in the U.S. and the world. This is a class that is driven by students. Students will be given the opportunity to help guide the classroom curriculum. That being said Current History is all about participation. Students will be graded on a daily basis how well they participate in the discussions had in the classroom. This class is also project driven. Students will be demonstrating knowledge expected to gain versus taking an exam. Much of the student’s grade will come down to the projects and participation done in class.
The following are some of the topics we will be covering this semester.
Problems in education
Vietnam
the 1980's
Energy Sources
Sand Frac Mining
the 90's
9/11
Gulf War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
GRADING POLICY
A 93 - 100%
A- 90 - 92%
B+ 88 - 89%
B 83 - 87%
B- 80 - 82%
C+ 78 - 79%
C 73 - 77%
C- 70 - 72%
D+ 68 - 69%
D 63 - 67%
D- 60 - 62%
F 59 and Below
*All percentages will be
rounded to the nearest whole
percent*
Learning Targets
- Students will be able to present information in a clear concise manor.
- Students will be able to make connections between past events to modern times.
- Students will be able to assess the advantages and disadvantages of selected land use policies in the local community, Wisconsin, the United States, and the world
- Students will be able to give examples and analyze conflict and cooperation in the establishment of cultural regions and political boundaries.
- Students will be to identify historical and current instances when national interests and global interests have seemed to be opposed and analyze the issues involved
Grades will be based off of total points earned. During each quarter, there will be combinations of quizzes, tests, exams, homework and projects worth various points. The points typically come out to be about 66% tests/quizzes/projects, and 33% participation. This class is founded on the idea of the students need to participate. If the student does not do this on a daily basis their grade is going to drop significatly
Text books
All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.
Intervention
Students who receive a failing grade on a Test or Project will be sent into intervention where they will be allowed to make corrections to said test or project with the opportunity to gain a new grade as high as 75%
Cellphones
We will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student is seen using their cellphone it will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office at the earliest time possible. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. There may be times that students will be allowed to use their phones for class work.projects. If they are caught using their phone other than for the assigned task it will be confiscated.
Absences
If students have a prearranged absence they are expected to pick up their assignments before leaving. The assignments will be expected to be turned in on the day of return to school unless stated otherwise. If a student misses a day of school due to illness or other reason that is not pre-excused they will be given as many days they were gone to complete missing assignments. So if they miss two days of school they will get two days to complete their missing assignments.
Unexcused absences
All unexcused absences will result in a 0 for daily work on that day of school. The student will be allowed to make up all missed projects and tests that would be missed on the unexcused day..
CLASSROOM RULES
In addition to the policies listed in the Cornell Student Handbook, I have five general classroom rules
1. Come to class each day fully prepared and ready to learn
2.Respect other people, their rights and property
3. Treat others the way you want to be treated
4. Be seated, quiet and ready when the bell rings
5. No food or drink in the classroom
How to be successful in this class
Follow the rules
Have a positive attitude
Put forth full effort in all tasks
Do your best in all activities
Have an open mind and be willing to hear others opinions
Rules for Life and School
- Play
- Be There
- Choose Your Attitude
- Make Someone’s Day
If you have any questions about anything, you can usually find me in Room 405. My email address is [email protected] and the school phone number is 715-861-6947. (ext. 1118)
I hope everyone has a fun and rewarding school year.
Current History
Mr. Leland