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    History 7: World History and Geography- Medieval to Early Modern Times

    Course Syllabus 2019-2020


    Instructor: ​Mr. Smith
    Course Description
    This year we will embark on an exciting journey through medieval to early modern times as we strive to master the
    California History-Social Science Standards as guided by the California History Framework and the Common Core State
    Standards. Through exploration of primary and secondary sources, informational text, and multiple media sources,
    students will study some of the world’s greatest civilizations, and build an understanding of the world’s geography. They
    will examine the ways people of different cultures interacted at sites of encounter, and the effects of their interactions.
    Further, students will explore the connections between cultures where merchants, traders, travelers, and scholars
    exchanged products, technologies, and ideas. Students will be taught to use critical and historical thinking methods
    throughout our course of study. Students will demonstrate mastery of content standards through written and verbal
    expression, creative projects, and traditional assessments.

    Classroom Resources
    Primary Textbook (Techbook)
    ● Discovery Education

    **Curriculum structured through the primary textbook and supported by primary source documents, supplemental
    readings, and resources from educational resources and Web sites including, but not limited to:

    ○ Reading Like a Historian​ - Stanford History Education Group


    ○ The History Blueprint: Sites of Encounter in the Medieval World
    ○ Brainpop
    ○ Readings from History.com, PBS.org and other educational sites
    ○ UC Davis History Project

    Primary Technology Tools


    ○ PowerSchool LMS
    ○ Google Apps
    ○ Discovery Education

    Grading
    Students are assessed on how well they meet content standards by demonstrating a deep understanding of historical
    concepts. The course grade will be determined primarily through various types of assessments.

    70% Assessments: ​tests, quizzes, individual/ cooperative group projects, formal writing, Socratic Seminars

    30% Homework/Classwork: ​work providing background knowledge to prepare for assessments (i.e. readings,
    outlines, worksheets, maps, etc.)

    Students are responsible for their own success. Students who need help understanding course work or concepts should
    take the initiative to see their teacher for assistance.​ (See communication section of this syllabus)

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    CMS Academic Honesty Policy (plagiarism and cheating)

    Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in ​all students involved​ earning a referral, a zero for the
    assignment, and a lowered citizenship grade.​ Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
    ● Copying
    ● Working with a partner or a group on an individual assignment
    ● File sharing and/or providing copies​ of work for other students to earn credit
    ● Failure to ​quote, paraphrase, and/or cite sources​ when using outside material in work
    ● When testing:
    ○ Text messaging, or any other form of communication during test situations
    ○ Navigating to any other resource other than the testing window (other websites, apps,
    extensions, etc.)
    *Please refer to the CMS Academic Honesty Policy in the CMS handbook.

    Late Work
    Late ​homework/classwork ​assignments earn reduced credit (60%) and late ​assessment​ assignments earn a reduction of
    25%. ALL assignments are only accepted until the close of the​ current unit of study​.

    Absences
    Students with ​excused​ ​absences​ will be given ​five school days ​to make up missed assignments (​excluding​ projects and
    tests; these are due upon the date of return) before these assignments become late. ​It is the responsibility of the student
    to check PowerSchool for assignments when absent, get all assignments missed during an absence, and to schedule
    makeup assessments with Mr. Smith.

    **If you are turning in ​late ​or ​absent​ work, you must ​print​ out the assignment and follow the instructions posted by the
    late/absent turn in basket. ​Do not ​attempt to submit the assignment online to the PowerSchool Dropbox.

    Citizenship
    Students at CMS are expected to show good character and follow ​The 8 Keys of Excellence:
    https://cms.coronadousd.net/about/the-8-keys-of-excellence-1/​ In compliance with CMS policy, ​all students begin with
    an S in citizenship​; E’s are only awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship on many levels. Please
    refer to the school guidelines for citizenship grades in the CMS Student Handbook.

    Behavior Policy
    Our classroom is a space that facilitates the learning process for all students. Respectful behavior towards teachers, guests
    and other students is expected at all times. Students who disrupt the learning process of others will be given an alternate
    setting in which to complete classwork.

    Technology
    Students are required to use technology daily to complete and keep track of coursework and grades. All students are
    required to abide by the​ CMS Technology Acceptable Use Policy ​found in the student handbook, and signed at
    registration.

    Students without reliable access to technology outside of school must have a plan to access classroom resources via the
    Internet. Students can access the Internet for free in CMS classrooms, the CMS library, and the Coronado Public Library.

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    PowerSchool
    PowerSchool is the classroom communication tool to connect students, parents, and teachers. Students and parents are
    expected to check PowerSchool regularly for ​all communication relating to this class​. Students and parents can access
    grade data 24/7 on PowerSchool.

    Google
    A variety of Google apps will be utilized in this class; Google apps are to be used for ​academic purposes​ only. Students
    are expected to use their ​CUSD Google accounts ​for all school-related work and collaboration.

    Discovery Education
    Students will have a hard copy of their textbook available in class, in addition to the online techbook and additional
    resources. Students will need to access the techbook online at home to complete homework.

    Communication

    Students
    “Students Helping Students” Discussion Board: ​If you have questions and/or concerns that other students may benefit
    from learning the answers to, or that students could help answer, please use this discussion board.

    Email:​ I may be reached by email through the PowerSchool inbox. Please use email only for questions/concerns that are
    specific to you; otherwise, use the “Students Helping Students” discussion board for questions that may benefit other
    students, that other students can help answer, or that you need an immediate response to.

    Appointments:​ If you would like help or support during lunch or afterschool, please email me or see me in class so we
    can schedule a time to meet.

    Parents
    If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s class work, progress and/or grade, ​please speak with your child
    before contacting me. If there is still a question or concern, I will be happy to discuss it with your child first. This will
    help our students to begin advocating for themselves, and to build confidence, responsibility, and initiative in their
    academic identities​.
    Phone:​ 619.522.8921 ext. 3105
    Email: ​via PowerSchool inbox or [email protected]

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    Please detach this page and return it by Friday, August 30.

    I have read and agree to the class guidelines and requirements. If I have any questions or concerns, I will contact Mr.
    Smith as soon as possible.

    Printed Student Name_____________________________________________

    Student Signature_________________________________________________ Date_____________

    Parent Signature__________________________________________________ Date_____________

    Parent Contact Information:


    **Please make sure your parent contact information is updated in PowerSchool and Synergy as these are the
    communication tools I will use to communicate with parents.

    PARENTS:​ Is there anything else you would like me to know about your child?

    STUDENTS: ​Is there anything you would like me to know about you?

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