1. Hillcrest High School 2018-2019
Modern World History
Hillcrest High School

2. “Modern” World History
Students in Grade Ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late 18th century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations.

3. “Modern” World History
Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.

4. Welcome Phones/Backpacks Seating Chart Who is supposed to be here?
Introductions

5. WHY World History?

6. “Modern” World History

7. High School Graduation Requirement College And Work Skills
You have no choice
High School Graduation Requirement
College And Work Skills
Don’t Let Others Make Decisions For You

8. “Modern” World History SYLLABUS
Materials
Grading Scale
Grading Breakdown
Class Rules

9. Three Tardies = Detention In OCI Call/email home if problem persists
TARDY POLICY
Three Tardies = Detention In OCI
Call/ home if problem persists

10. BACKPACKS
Off The Desks
On Hooks
Out Of The Aisles

11. THE PASS No Passes First And Last 15 Minutes Of Class
Leave Cell Phone With Teacher While Using Pass

12. Cellphones

13. Common Questions Is this class hard? Is there a lot of homework?
Do we have to take notes?
Can I go to the bathroom?

14. Communications
Hillcrest Gmail:
Website

15. Current Events
cnn.com/cnn10

16. Your Questions