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Study first half of Henry Brun's Essential World History book, classwork, quizzes, midterm, final exam, classroom rules, grading, procedures, attendance, materials, course policies, and more.
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EssentialWorld History I Syllabus
Introduction • My name is Ms. Jensen • My email is • mackayed.weebly.com
Course Description • Cover the 1st half of Essential World History text book by Henry Brun • chapters 1 – 10 • three classes to work on each chapter • there will be class work & homework • for each chapter there will be a quiz • after chapter 5 there will be a cumulative midterm • at the end of the term there will be cumulative final
Classroom Rules • Respect the teacher • Respect your fellow students • Treat all El Monte Rosemead Adult School property with respect • Follow all school rules as outlined in the student handbook • Do not Cheat
Grading A+ 100-97% A 96.9-93% A- 92.9-90% B+ 89.9-87% B 86.9-83% B- 82.9-80% C+ 79.9-77% C 76.9-73% C- 72.9-70% NC 69.9-0%
Weighted There are six factors used in figuring the student grade. They are weighted as follows: Attendance 10% Tests 50% Participation 10% Homework 20% Class Work 10%
Attendance • attend every class session for the full 2 hours • if you can’t attend you must notify the teacher • if you class you must ask for all work that you missed • students will be dropped after three absences.
Materials • 2 pencils / pens / highlighter(s) / eraser • notebook with supply of paper • Essential World History by Henry Brun
Procedures Arrival • Be on time • Come quietly into the classroom & sign in - Note the time that you arrive • Turn in homework • Take your seat • Consult schedule board for what to do next
Procedures Exit • When the time comes to end the class, please keep working until I dismiss you. • Place any finished homework & class work onto my desk for grading • Sign out & have a wonderful day.
Procedures Questions • If you have a question, please raise your hand & quietly wait for me to acknowledge you. • If I am working with another student, please wait until I have finished before you begin asking your question.
Procedures Eating and Drinking • There will be No food or drink (other than water) in the classroom. • If you need a drink or something to eat during class, you may consume it in the hall. Clean your hands. Then return to class & continue working. (this may make it so you lose some participation points)
Procedures Restroom • When you need to go to the restroom, quietly stand up and go. Come back in quietly & continue working. Testing • During Testing all books & papers must be on the floor, as well as all cell phones.
Procedures Cell phone • phones on silent or vibrate before coming into class • answer phone outside the room, finish call quickly & return to class • NO texting in class • NO headphones used in class
Procedures In case of an Emergency • Fire • if bell sounds the fire alarm, leave desk immediately and move to class safety zone • find me in our safety Zone and check in, I MUSTknow you are safe • then you may leave to check on friends and family. • Earthquake • duck and cover under your desk and hold onto the legs of the table • when the shaking stops, check if it is safe to come out from under your desk • leave the room in a safe manner and move to class safety zone • find me in our safety Zone and check in, I MUSTknow you are safe • then you may leave to check on friends and family. • Lockdown • if a lockdown is announced, close the blinds and spread out in the classroom away from the windows and doors. • I will lock the door, turn off the lights and no one will be let out or in during the lockdown time, remain completely silent until the lockdown is over. • If you find yourself outside of the classroom during a lockdown, leave campus immediately, THEN call the classroom (626) 258-5800 to let me know you are safe.
Procedures Personal Emergency • If you have a personal emergency during class (either with yourself or family or friends), let me know and I will give you the assignments for the day and give you an excused absence.
Course Policies Academic honesty • The instructor who determines that a student has cheated my give the student a failing grade for the assignment or for the course, or may drop the student from the course.
Course Policies Dress Code • Dress to respect others. As a student at EMRAS you will be expected to dress and act in an adult appropriate manner. Please respect your instructors and other students.