1. Back to School Night Global History and Geography 10R September 16 th, 2014 Mrs. Squires and Mrs. De Collibus

2. How to Contact us: Global History & Geography 10R Mrs. Michele De Collibus Room 139 Email: decollibusm@gcufsd.netdecollibusm@gcufsd.net Extra help: Tuesday am Mrs. Squires Room 149 Email: squiresk@gcufsd.netsquiresk@gcufsd.net Extra help: Wednesday am @decohistory

3. Text Book available Online: Log In: globalhistory2014 Password: 6-32ACSII

4. Course Description  This course is the second half of a two year program in Global History. We begin with the Enlightenment and Revolutions during the 17 th century and continue chronologically through modern times.  There will be a comprehensive Regents Examination in June based on material from both freshman and sophomore years of study.  Homework is posted on the web page and sent out via Twitter  Regents Review will be offered after school beginning in May

5. Supplies  Students will be required to come to class prepared each day with a pen, pencil, highlighter, and binder  Texts can be left at home. Students will be told in advance when to bring them in. Copies of the text are available in the library for student use.  It is recommended that students purchase the Prentice Hall Regents Review Book. It will be sold in school in the spring.

6. Grading Policy  Exams (55%) will be given every 2-3 weeks and are always announced well in advance.  Quizzes (25%) will be given regularly (both announced and unannounced).  Homework (20%)will be assigned regularly and graded.  late homework WILL NOT be accepted unless a student was legally absent  Essays, both Thematic and Document-Based, will be assigned each quarter. Students are encouraged to utilize the Writing Center for assistance.  Research Paper- all 10 th grade students are required to write a research paper during the spring semester. Our librarians will walk the students through the various components in a step- by-step process. *grades are available via the parent portal at any time parents would like to check *homework assignments and test dates are posted on my web page and updated weekly