Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Room 203
Course Description:
Successful completion of World History 1 (.5 credits) is required in order to receive a high school diploma in Michigan.
Students will explore major topics in World History since the Enlightenment Era. Using historical documents
and first-hand accounts students will investigate changing relationships between religions, governments,
cultures, and people over this broad period of time. Using lecture, discussion, simulations, projects, and
written assignments, strong emphasis will be placed on developing students ability to evaluate, analyze and
synthesize information from various sources so that they are better prepared for adulthood and responsible
citizenship.
Textbooks
Students will be expected to access the textbook electronically via the internet at home. Follow the steps
below for access:
1. Send an email to Mr. Johnson requesting your username and password
2. Go to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
(Please Note: FireFox or Safari work best with the site. Internet Explorer DOES NOT work well!)
If internet access is not available at home, or if the student simply prefers to have a printed textbook, a
textbook can be issued to them upon request.Textbooks remain school property but are the responsibility of
the student. Damage or loss may result in fines or other consequences.
mr-johnson.us
In addition to the textbook, MANY resources will be available at http://mr-johnson.us. Agendas, activities
and objectives are posted there daily. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to check there often to see check for
assignments or additional learning resources!
Getting Help
Communicating with me is absolutely vital! I cant help if I dont know there is a problem!
Please feel free to contact me through email, twitter or phone with any questions or concerns
I am available to help individual students or small groups after school until 4:00 pm nearly every day of
the week. (Meetings and appointments do come up, though, so its a good idea let me know when after
school help is needed)
Information and resources are also available anytime at http://mr-johnson.us.
Grading Scale
A
92.5 - 100
A-
89.5 - 92.4
B
+
B
86.5 - 89.4
76.5 - 78.4
82.5 - 86.4
C
+
C
B-
79.5 - 82.4
C-
66.5 - 69.4
72.5 - 76.4
D
+
D
69.5 - 72.4
D-
59.5 - 62.4
62.5 - 66.4
In-Class Work/Participation
Quizzes*
Tests*
*All tests & quizzes MUST be completed in order to earn credit for this class.
School Policies
Any and all district and/or school policies outlined by the Jenison Public Schools Board of Education will be adhered
to by the teacher and students. Please visit http://jpsonline.org for more information.