1. GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
Ms. Cook
CONTACT/RESOURCES:
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Phone Number:
(315)
(best form of contact)
Class Website: (assignments & resources)
Global History & Geography is a two year course required for graduation. All students must take and pass the New York State Regents Examination at the end of their sophomore year. The purpose of this course is for students to gain an in-depth understanding of the historical and geographic trends of societies around the world.
POLICIES:
Absences
Why it matters: Regular attendance is directly related to student success. Although assignments and notes can be made up, the instruction missed, cannot.
Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, complete and turn in any work that was missed. Students with a legal absence will be given the equivalent amount of time to make up missed work. If a student misses a test, they should plan to stay after school to make it up the day they return.
Tardiness
Why it matters: Time on task is essential to learning. Additionally, it is disruptive to the class when a student is late.
Policy: If a student is tardy to class (without a legitimate pass) more than twice, he/she will receive a class detention and/or a referral each time thereafter.
Work Completion
Why it matters: Assignments are not given as “busy work” but are rather designed specifically to help students learn, practice, and master the content. If an assignment is not completed on time, the student’s unpreparedness will affect his/her ability to understand and participate in the day’s lesson.
Policy: All assignments are due at the start of class. Most assignments can be made-up by staying after school, but the student’s “classroom expectations” grade will be lowered accordingly.
Plagiarism/Cheating
Why it matters: Grades are given in order to assess what a student has learned and understands. It is immoral and unfair for a student to substitute someone else’s understanding or expression for his/her own.
Policy: Plagiarism and cheating will NOT be tolerated under any circumstance. The student will receive a ZERO for that assignment, as well as a referral.
Electronic Devices
Why it matters: Electronic devices distract students from learning.
Policy: Electronic devices should not be seen or heard in class unless the teacher explicitly states otherwise. The student will receive one warning. Any subsequent infractions will result in a referral as well as a “pocket” to keep their phone in.
Hats & Hoods
Why it matters: Hats & hoods are not appropriate for the classroom & make regulating other classroom expectations difficult to enforce fairly.
Policy: Hats & hoods should be removed before entering the classroom. The student will receive one warning. Any subsequent infractions will result in a referral.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
1” Binder
5 Dividers
1 Binder Pouch
100 Index Cards
Loose-leaf paper
Tests, Quizzes, Essays (65%)
Assignments (25%)
Classroom Expectations (10%)
STUDENT EVALUATION:
Grades are NOT given, they are EARNED
Please check Parent Portal to view grades.
Just ask!
I’m available after school (2:30-3:00)
Late Learning Center is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays (3:00-4:30)
My classroom website has assignments, keys to notes, videos, & study resources

2. Success is not an accident; SUCCESS IS A CHOICE.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
A guide on how to be successful in the classroom
Everyone deserves the right to learn in a safe and comfortable environment. As such, the expectations below will help you and your classmates each reach your potential.
BE RESPECTFUL
Student is respectful of teacher, peers, and property
BE A LEARNER
Student is prompt, organized, and prepared for class
Student turns in assignments on time
Student follows directions in a timely manner
Students stays on task and works to best of ability
Student participates in a positive and meaningful way
BE SAFE
Student exhibits behaviors that are safe for self and others
Classroom Expectations Grading Rubric:
100 75 50 25
Student meets all expectations on a daily basis
Student meets most expectations on a daily basis or student meets all expectations most of the time
Student meets most expectations some of the time or meets some of the expectations most of the time
Students meets some expectations some of the time
Student fails to meet expectations
Success is not an accident;
SUCCESS IS A CHOICE.
Everyone in this class is capable of
succeeding IF they put forth the effort.