Class Introduction and Expectations

Textbook ~ Prentice Hall – World History:  Connections to Today

Other resources will also be used such as the World Wide Web, periodicals, reference books, novels, etc.

Required Daily                                                 Also Required:

• 1.  Notebook                                             6. stapler
• 2.  folder                                                  7. colored pencils
• 3.  covered textbook                                  8. No. 2 pencils
• 4.  black or blue ink pens
• 5.  Loose leaf (binder paper)

 GRADING

• Report Card grades will be based on a variety of assignments including writing, group work, independent projects, outside reading, tests, quizzes*, presentations, and participation.

BREAKDOWN OF QUARTER GRADES

Tests                                                                 35%

Homework                                                 15%

Quizzes                                                              15%

Class Participation**                                            10%

Quarterly assessment                                            20%

Folder Grade                                          05%