World Studies II
Course description
World Studies II is an elective class. The purpose of this class is to get to portions of history that are not reached during the required freshman class World studies. This is only a semester long class. We are going attempt to do the class almost entirely paperless. Students will not be given books. The textbook can be found on the website under the links section. We will be submitting all work through google classroom which students will get signed up to on the first day of class. The students will have access to a chrome book while in class. Students will have homework and will be given 3 pts per day for each assignment. They will then take an understanding quiz the following day after it has been assigned. This quiz will be worth 5 points. Most of the student’s grade will come from review points and tests scores.
Topics to be discussed:
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*
Assignments
Grades will be based off of total points earned. Daily assignments will be graded on a 3 point scale.
3 = assignment completely done.
2 = three-quarters of assignment completed
1 = half or less of the assignment is completed
0 = the assignment was not done
Students will be getting a 5 point homework quiz each day they have an assignment. The majority of the students grade will come from test scores.
Text books
Students will be using an online textbook. If student does not have access to internet at home a textbook can be provided. This book will need to be covered.
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%.
Technology
students are encouraged to bring in their own technology into the classroom. There are a multitude of times where we will be using a technology component in the classroom. When students are using their own devices they are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.
Cellphones
Cellphones can be a great tool to help students in the learning process. When deemed appropriate they will be utilized in the classroom. If students do not use the cellphone for the intended purpose it will be confiscated and we will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. If cellphone use becomes abundant in the classroom cellphones may be collected at the beginning of the hour and returned before the hours end. If a student refuses to turn in the cellphone, which they may do, and then are caught using it, the cell phone will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office.
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.
World Studies II
Mr. Leland
Course description
World Studies II is an elective class. The purpose of this class is to get to portions of history that are not reached during the required freshman class World studies. This is only a semester long class. We are going attempt to do the class almost entirely paperless. Students will not be given books. The textbook can be found on the website under the links section. We will be submitting all work through google classroom which students will get signed up to on the first day of class. The students will have access to a chrome book while in class. Students will have homework and will be given 3 pts per day for each assignment. They will then take an understanding quiz the following day after it has been assigned. This quiz will be worth 5 points. Most of the student’s grade will come from review points and tests scores.
Topics to be discussed:
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*
Assignments
Grades will be based off of total points earned. Daily assignments will be graded on a 3 point scale.
3 = assignment completely done.
2 = three-quarters of assignment completed
1 = half or less of the assignment is completed
0 = the assignment was not done
Students will be getting a 5 point homework quiz each day they have an assignment. The majority of the students grade will come from test scores.
Text books
Students will be using an online textbook. If student does not have access to internet at home a textbook can be provided. This book will need to be covered.
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%.
Technology
students are encouraged to bring in their own technology into the classroom. There are a multitude of times where we will be using a technology component in the classroom. When students are using their own devices they are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.
Cellphones
Cellphones can be a great tool to help students in the learning process. When deemed appropriate they will be utilized in the classroom. If students do not use the cellphone for the intended purpose it will be confiscated and we will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. If cellphone use becomes abundant in the classroom cellphones may be collected at the beginning of the hour and returned before the hours end. If a student refuses to turn in the cellphone, which they may do, and then are caught using it, the cell phone will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office.
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.
World Studies II
Mr. Leland