Harrells Christian Academy Course Syllabus
Course Title: World History
Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hour
Grade Levels: 10 th Grade
Description: World History is a survey course that gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the glove from ancient to modern times.
Instructor Mrs. Georgiana Pinckney
Maus Hall-High School Building
(910) 532-4575 School
(910)285-8780 Home
Required Materials Pen and pencils
3-ring binder/notebook
Access to a computer/internet for typing and research
The following theme and performance expectations will be covered:
- Culture
- Time, Continuity and Change
- People, Places and Environments
- Individual Development and Identity
- Individuals, Groups and Institutions
- Power, Authority and Governance
- Production, Distribution and Consumption
- Science, Technology and Society
- Global Connections
- Civic Ideals and Practices
- Course Requirements and Grading
- Daily class requirements-10% of grade
- attendance
- class participation
- homework assignments
- being prepared with required materials
- Quizzes-90% of grade
- quizzes-announced and pop
Classroom Policies and Procedures
If the following requirements are met, this semester or school year will be enjoyable!
- Attendance-According to the HCA handbook, you may miss 15 class periods for a yearlong course and 9 class periods for a semester course. If you know in advance that you will be out, please let me know so that I may give you your reading and class assignments. Also, if you are out for sickness or a family circumstance, class work must be made up within 5 school days of being absent.
- Participation-Being alert in class and active in discussions will enhance not only your learning experience but also the class as a whole. Plan to be a part of open discussions and ask questions. You will be given handouts to follow along in class. Take notes and keep all of your handouts in your 3-ring binder for easy access for class assignments and studying for tests.
- Homework Assignments-Most of your homework will be from handouts or from reading scripture in the bible. You will also be assigned a project to help supplement your learning.
- Logistics-Handwritten work will be accepted unless told otherwise. Please place your first and last name with the date in the top right hand corner of the paper. A notebook will be needed for this course and occasionally notebook checks will take place. 5 points will be taken off your participation grade each time you don’t have your notebook. Be Prepared!!
- Personal Conduct-Respect is earned not just given. I am here to be your teacher, mentor and guide-not necessarily your friend. I will work beyond your expectations to create a biblically based atmosphere in order for you to learn more about yourself and what God has in store for your life. Together we can strengthen our relationships with Christ. The following guidelines outline the behavioral expectations that I have for each of you and delineate the consequences should you choose to display inappropriate behavior.
Activity Behavior Expected
Teacher Lecture Take notes, engage in conversation, ask questions, make comments etc.
DVD’s remain quiet and attentive
Class work work on task within time allotted
Tests and Quizzes remain seated and quiet
General Expectations
- Stay engaged with the current activity.
- Be respectful and do not holler out in class or be disruptive.
- Bathroom breaks should be taken at the beginning or the end of the class period. Do not interrupt to be dismissed during lecture time.
- Cell phones are not permitted at any time. They will be confiscated if seen.
- Water is allowed in class. No chewing gum at any time.
Failure to adhere to the general expectations will result in
1 st offense-verbal warning
2 nd offense-memorization exercise from The Bible or Friday School
3 rd offense-loss of 5 points from your final course average
- Quality Counts
Plagiarism is a serious offense. Make sure the work that you put your name on is indeed YOUR work. The HCA handbook defines the punishment for plagiarism.
