Professional Documents
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World History
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Dani Guerrero
Da Vinci Communications, Rm 3302
dvcdani.weebly.com | dguerrero@davincischools.org
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year, sophomores! I am incredibly excited to start this journey with you
into your 10th grade year! We will be exploring modern world history from the French Revolution up through
the 20th century together. We will also be examining current global events related to the topics we dig into so
we can further understand the world around us. From developing theories and creating museum exhibits to
designing propaganda and investigating primary source documents, this year has some great things in store
for us!
Grade Percentages
There are 7 parts of a final grade each semester in World History. Students are graded on the DVC Habits of
Mind and Essential Skills listed below. Habits of Mind make up 20% of a student’s grade, while 80% is made
up of Essential Skills.
1- Historical Thinking (20%)-- Understanding
cause and effect, use of critical thinking skills,
analysis of primary and secondary sources,
understanding historical chronology (change over
time), and use of evidence in oral and written
arguments.
2- Quality and Accountability (10%)--coming to
class prepared, participating in class, meeting
deadlines for projects, revising drafts multiple
times to include feedback, turning in homework
on time, turning in creative and professional
work.
3- Collaboration (10%)--working well with your
group members, sharing the workload, offering
cool and warm feedback effectively, incorporating
the feedback received from others into revised
drafts, participating in team building activities.
4- Literacy (15%)--Use of evidence, citation of sources, ability to determine and use credible sources, depth
and structure in writing.
5, 6, 7- Content Knowledge (45% total for all three units each semester--15% per unit).
The 3 units first semester are Revolutions, Dawn of Industry, and Patterns of Power, and the 3 units second
semester include The Great War, The Rise of Dictators, and Nation Building.
Cell Phone Policy
Da Vinci Schools
201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo, CA 90245 ⬩ Phone (310) 725-5800 ⬩ www.davincischools.org
Cell phones must be put away and on silent before students enter class. Use of cellphones in class will result
in the loss of the cell phone for the remainder of the period. Cell phones must be left on my desk when
students go to use the restroom and may be picked up on their return.
Late Work and Absences
There is a one week hard deadline for late work. If a
student turns in work late, they will receive and automatic
1 in their accountability score for that assignment unless it
was for an excused absence. If a student is missing a
larger deliverable (such as a project, DBQ, or assessment),
they will work on the deliverable in my classroom during
lunch and/or office hours until the work is completed. For
absences, it is the student’s responsibility to make-up any
assignments or assessments in a timely manner when
they return to school. A student who was absent has one
additional day to complete an assignment for each day he
or she was absent. Students should indicate in a “private
comment” on Google Classroom that they were absent on
a specified date when they turn in their work.
Google Classroom & Class Website
Each student will used Google Classroom to turn in the
majority of their assignments. Parents are able to check
this as well and can sign up for the Google Classroom
their student is enrolled in on Back to School Night. The class also has a website explaining more about what
we will be doing this year and will have announcements. You can also read a little about me if you’re so
inclined. Our class website address is dvcdani.weebly.com.
Contact Info & Remind App
When not in school, the easiest way to contact me is through email at dguerrero@davincischools.org. I will
respond to all emails within 24 hours on weekdays. I check my emails regularly on weekdays between 8 AM
and 4:30 PM.
Also, please sign up for the Remind App for homework and assessment reminders. The code for the DVC
World History class is 81010 and or text @a2dhhh. You can also sign up for Remind emails by emailing
a2dhhh@mail.remind.com.
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Syllabus Acknowledgement for World History, 2018-19 DVC School Year --DUE FRI, 8/17
We have read through the syllabus and understand the policies and procedures.
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