Course Syllabus

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Welcome to the World History (Honors) Canvas page! Here you will the information, assignments, links, and materials you will need for this course. 

Each unit has its own page, listed under the PAGES. Each lists all your assignments, handouts, and resources.  The CALENDAR shows you which assignment is due when.

                                                                                            

World History - Honors

Course Overview

This course is an investigation of how the world developed over the 11th to 19th centuries – and beyond! You will explore the major political, economic, and cultural developments, and their enduring consequences. Syllabi, readings, slides, etc., are available on our course page in Canvas.

Grading and Course Expectations

Minor Assignments: 50%  (Examples: short reflections or creative prompts, graded class discussions, quizzes on individual assignments)

Major Assignments: 50% (Examples: tests, essays, projects, quizzes based on several assignments)

            Each assignment is worth a certain number of points, which reflects its relative weight within its  category. In general, a test is worth a hundred points, a major quiz fifty, a typical homework assignment ten, and various projects according to their relative weight. Expect late assignments to be penalized according to departmental policy. Powerschool automatically translates letter grades into numbered equivalents and calculates your score.       

 

Homework Expectations

You are expected to be able to organize your notes in a responsible and effective manner. Though often not graded on its own, you should be prepared to apply assigned information to class situations and complete quizzes with rigorous reflection. Always bring your notes to class unless directed otherwise.

 

Attendance

            It is your responsibility to be on time, to submit collected homework, get assignments and handouts, and reschedule any quiz or test you may have missed. This is high school; be responsible enough to belong here.

 

Materials

Most of what you need is available online. However, we will have plenty of opportunity to use highlighters in four colors: orange, yellow, green and blue.

 

Extra Help

It is expected that you will find various components of this course challenging. If you feel you are struggling, do not wait for an invitation! If you need help with a concept, skill, or assignment, make time to work with me or with another teacher in the Social Studies Lab. Can't get to the lab? I also have set aside prescribed Office Drop-in Times / Office Hours. No appointment is needed. You can see these times marked on Mr. Burns' Schedule. Still not free? Notice I have after school extra help time scheduled each Wednesday.

 

Late Work

Since Mr. Burns only sets the schedule for this class and nothing else in your life, it’s up to YOU to communicate if you need an extension on an assessment you are working on outside of class. If you need an extension, you will request an extension from Mr. Burns via email or in person and provide a date/time for your submission. This date/time must be within 72 hours of the original due date. All assignments will close 72 hours after the original due date.

 

Contacting Mr. Burns

Please remember that I teach multiple sections of most courses. Whenever you need to contact me, ALWAYS identify your COURSE NAME and class COLOR. This will allow for a more rapid and precise response to any question might have. I can be reached at: burnsj@wellesleyps.org

 

Cell Phones

Per school policy, all cell phones need to placed in the phone holders and are not to be used at any time unless specifically directed to do so.

 

Final Thought – The One Rule That Rules Them All!

 At all times, respect for yourself and others is expected.

 

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