World History Syllabus

2016-2017
Instructor: Mr. Medeiros
Room: C1
Email: tmedeiros@azusa.org
Class Website: medeirosclassroom.weebly.com
Course Description
The course is designed to meet and satisfy the state of California requirements for World History. It is also a
graduation requirement for Gladstone High School. Students will be expected to attend class, participate and
put forth their best effort to be successful in the class. I am here to assist you in every possible way. Please ask
for help if you need it. Our major units of study are as follows:
Modern World History
You will study major turning points that shaped the modern world- from the late
18th century through the present, including the causes and course of the two world wars. You will
trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current
world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. You extrapolate from the
American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable,
and are not practiced everywhere in the world. You will develop an understanding of current world
issues and relate them to your historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts.
You will consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a
variety of perspectives.
CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS
10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
Judaism, and Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
10.2 Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American
Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects world wide on the
political expectations for self- government and individual liberty.
10.3 Students analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany,
Japan, and the United States.
10.4 Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two of
the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin America and
the Philippines.
10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War.
10.6 Students analyze the effects of the First World War.
10.7 Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
10.8 Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post-World War II world.
10.10 Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two of
the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and other parts of Latin
America and China.
10.11 Students analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the information,
technological, and communications revolutions (e.g., television, satellites, computers).

Grading Policy
Homework, class work, participation, and projects are a pivotal part of your grade. Grades are the responsibility
of each individual student. Students are expected to attempt and complete ALL assignments AND turn them in
on the appointed date. Your work must be neat, legible, and include a correct heading (name, date, and period)
or you will not receive credit. IT IS ALWAYS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT ABOUT
MISSING WORK. Remember grades are not given, THEY ARE EARNED! It is also important to note that
grades do not end at the triad but continue until the end of the semester. All 3 triads comprise the total grade at
the end of the semester. Below is the grading scale:
A= 90 - 100%
B= 80 89%
C= 70 79%
D= 60 69%
F= Below 60% (NO credit given for class)
You will have ample opportunity to bring up your grade through the semester. I will occasionally give the
opportunity to earn extra-credit points as the year goes on.
NOTE: Excessive absences may result in a student receiving a failing grade. Prompt attendance is mandatory!
Tardiness will affect a students grade negatively!
CHEATING IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MAY RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE FOR AN ASSIGNMENT
OR EVEN DISMISSAL FROM THE CLASS WITH NO CREDIT. CHEATING IS NEVER AN OPTION.

Homework/Classwork Policy
Homework is an important part of the learning process and will be given in class. Class work not finished in
class will be assigned as homework to be completed the following school day unless otherwise noted. If a
student does not understand an assignment but completes it to the best of their ability, they will receive credit.
All work turned in must be neat and legible.
Make-up Work Policy
If a student has an excused absence they will have the opportunity to turn in missed assignments. Make-up
work must be turned in within the number of days missed plus one school day to receive full credit* (For
example: If you are out TWO days, you will have THREE days to complete the missed work). Please
remember to write ABSENT on top of your paper to ensure that you receive full credit. If you do not, you
will receive late credit.
*If extenuating circumstances arise, a student or parent can approach me and arrange something in order to
meet the students needs.

Procedures/Class Norms
Beginning of Class: Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings. Students who are out of their
assigned seat when the bell rings will be marked TARDY. Students are expected to complete a Daily
Question assignment, which will be posted daily on the board as well as an agenda for the day. You will be
responsible for filling in your calendar with the agenda items for the day.
Middle of Class: RAISE YOUR HAND at all times and wait to be called on for any need. Pencil sharpening
will be done at the beginning of class.
End of Class: The bell does not dismiss the class, the teacher does. About one minute before the bell rings you
will be expected to clean up the area around you. Remain seated until the teacher releases the class.
Classroom Rules
1. Be organized and prepared for class
2. Come to class prepared to learn (pencils sharpened, pens, notebooks, etc)
3. Treat others and their property respectfully
4. Absolutely no food, drink or gum permitted.
5. I-pods, cell phones and electronic items are not permitted in class.
6. All rules in student handbook will be enforced.

Consequences
CONSEQUENCES FOR NEGATIVE
ACTIONS
1. RECEIVE A WARNING.
2. RECEIVE A PHONE CALL HOME.
3. RECEIVE DETENTION AND
WRITE AN ACTION PLAN.
4. CONFERENCE WITH PARENTS
AND TEACHER AT SCHOOL.
5. REFERRAL TO GUIDANCE

CONSEQUENCES FOR POSITIVE

ACTIONS
1. RECEIVE POSITIVE PRAISE
2. RECEIVE A PHONE CALL HOME
3. EXTRA CREDIT, HOMEWORK
PASSES, ETC. (VARIES)

Materials for Class

Spiral Notebook/3 ring binder

Pens (blue, black, red, & green)
#2 Pencils with erasers
Highlighters
Writing/Notebook Paper

I hereby agree and support Mr. Medeiros classroom rules and consequences in order to promote a positive
academic environment for all students throughout the school year. This set of rules with parent and student
signature will be kept in your notebook for the duration of the school year.
Print Student Name: _______________________________Print Parent Name: ___________________
Parent Signature:__________________________________Date: _______________________________
Student Signature:_________________________________Period: ______________________________