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Social Studies World History class does not have homework EVER!! Sudents may have make-up work that must be completed in the time alloted by school policy.
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WOW! World History

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! We will study world history from the beginnings of human civilization through the age of exploration which include: the Fertile Crescent, ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantine Empire, civilizations in Africa, Asia and the Americas, Europe in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation; in accordance with the standards. We use many resources of information and the support of the textbook, //History of Our World//, Prentice Hall, 2007. We also read, articulate, and/or analyze current events through a variety of sources.

I always wish for my students to develop connections and critical thinking skills based on an array of evidence from the past and present to help them live in the future as a productive citizen. My hope is for families to have discussions of past and current events to further help the student grow.

We will gain knowledge through direct instruction, indirect instruction, interactive instruction and experiential learning. Students can schedule a time with me if they need extra help or to make up activities before school or during lunch. I can be reached in the mornings before 9 at 587.4273 ext. 5328 or by email sskoric@park6.org.

Please come prepared to class everyday with assigned materials:


 * supply of loose-leaf lined paper (college or regular ruled)
 * writing utensils
 * iPad

My classroom expectations are:

If a student misses class for __any__ reason, it is the student’s responsibility to see me for the make-up work immediately. I allow 2 days for each absence to make up assignments per school policy. We do almost all activities in class so students will rarely have world history work at home. *Please note I do //not// accept late work. Grades are points earned out of points possible and then converted to a percentage for the letter grade. Grades are updated weekly or accordingly (bigger or longer assignments may take longer or some weeks no assignments due to testing). District assessments are based on a rubric scale.
 * 1)  Be prompt and prepared
 * 2)  Turn in quality assignments on time
 * 3)  Live above the line

Field trip information is sent home a week or two in advance and students may go (with returned permission slip and fee //if applicable//) unless otherwise determined by Administration.

Please contact me at any time if you have a concern regarding any assignments, your child, or me. Thank you and may we all have a **//W//**//ide **O**pen **W**onder y//ear! A copy of this syllabus can be found on my webpage located on the park6.org website.

Ms. Skoric

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