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Course Goals
Student Expectations
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Classroom Routines
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What are the two major objectives to complete in Global to reach graduation?
1. Pass the regents. 2. Get the course credit.
100
How are you expected to participate in class discussion?
Actively participate and respect others.
100
What is the trend of countries all over the Earth becoming more connected by the internet and modern technology called?
Globalization
100
What is our grading system called?
Standards-based grading.
100
What is our policy for lateness?
You cannot come into the room without a late pass if you show up after the bell.
200
What are the two important things that we analyze in regards to events in history?
Cause and effect.
200
What should you do if you are having an issue that is getting in the way of you participating in class?
Communicate with your teachers and counselors. We are here to help.
200
Which two groups of people have fought for control of the city of Jerusalem in the Middle East?
Israelis and Palestinians
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What grades are considered failing and passing in our grading system?
2 and above is passing. 0 and 1 is considered failing
200
What is our cell phone policy?
Cell phones should be on silent and if you need to use it for an emergency, step outside of the room.
300
What do we practice analyzing and answering questions about to prepare for the regents exam?
Historical documents.
300
What are your expectations for attendance?
You are expected to be in class on time everyday and to request makeup work for missed days ASAP.
300
What is the study of how the characteristics of the Earth affect humans?
Geography
300
What is the scale of our grading system?
Zero through four.
300
What are the three rules of our bathroom policy?
1. Sign out. 2. Take a pass. 3. No leaving during the first or last ten minutes of class.
400
What do we have to create and defend with evidence in regents essay?
A thesis.
400
How should you be interacting with your peers and teachers?
With courtesy and respect.
400
What were the national goals to end European control of a continent that was not their's?
African Independence Movements
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How often are you assessed by our grading system?
Every day.
400
What is the first thing we do when we get to class every day?
Collect your handouts on the table next to the smartboard.
500
How will be proving that we have reached our goals in terms of analyzing history?
Writing four paragraph essays.
500
What should you never be afraid to do in a lesson if you're uncertain of something?
Ask questions.
500
What is the use of violence against people to achieve a political goal?
Terrorism
500
Why will poor attendance almost definitely cause you to fail?
You will get zeros for days you miss.
500
How are you graded and assessed every day in our class?
Your exit ticket.