Transmountain Early College High School Syllabus

Fall 2016
Course Number and Instructors Information
Course: World History
Instructor: Georgina Arambula
Meeting Place: Room C105
Office Hours: MWF:10:00-10:56 ; Thur: 2:30-4:00 or by appointment.
Email Address: gmlandin@episd.org
Website: http://landinsocialstudies.weebly.com/
II.

Text and Materials

A. Required Text: Flexbook
B. Materials: Binder with one section designated for this class, 2016/2017 Planner,
pens/pencils, paper, USB, high lighters, one box of tissue for 5 points of extra credit, and
hand sanitizer for 5 points of extra credit. Any other materials deemed necessary by the
instructor.
Course Requirements
A. Grading Scale
At the end of the semester, your final grade will be calculated as follows:
Grade:
A
B
C
D
F

Score
100-90
89-80
79-75
74-70
69-0

Interpretation
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Failing

Evaluation:
A. Examinations:
Exams and quizzes will be based upon material covered in class as well as readings,
homework, and any class work completed during class. Exams can also include district
required common assessments. Exams and quizzes will be 30% of your grade.
B. Assignments:
Assignments are based on material covered in class or from required readings. Assignments
are to be completed in a timely matter in class or for homework. Assignments will be worth
30% of your grade. (Please see the late work policy)

C. Projects
Projects will be based upon material covered in class and homework. Projects can be group
or individual based upon the instructors discretion. More details over the projects will be
provided. The project is worth 30% of your grade.
D. Final Exam
The final exam will be cumulative and will cover all material throughout the semester.
It is worth 10% of your grade.
*Evaluation Break Down
Assignments: 30%
Examinations: 30%
Project: 30%
Final Exam: 10%
Total: 100%
*Late work Policy:
All assignments are to be completed on time. If work is not turned in on the specific due date,
the assignment/project will be counted late. All work is due at the beginning of class. You
will receive a 30% deduction on all late work regardless how many days the work is late.
Any late work must be submitted before the end of the grading period.
*Make-Up Work:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ASK THE INSTRUCTOR ABOUT
WORK MISSED WHEN ABSENT. You are only allowed to make-up an assignment, exam,
or quiz if the absence is excused. If the absence is unexcused, you are not allowed to make
up the work. The time allotted to make up the work equals to the amount of time you were
absent. For example, if you were absent for one class period, you have one class period to
complete the work.
VI. Student expectations
A. Classroom Expectations
1. Respect yourselves and others
2. Unauthorized electronic devices are not permitted. These include cell phones, handheld
games, iPods, etc.
3. Have self discipline
4. No food or drinks are allowed, except water
5. You are not allowed to use the bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of the class
period. If bathroom privileges are being abused, you will lose use your privilege.
B. Classroom Procedures
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Sit in your assigned seat as soon as the bell rings or you will be counted absent.
Come prepared to class with class materials.
Read the agenda on the board.
Have your homework ready to turn in once the bell tings or it will be counted late.
Complete warm-up exercises.

6. Stay on task throughout the period and complete work.

7. Clean up your desk and environment before leaving the classroom.
Calendar:
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the following tentative schedule:
* Please click on the following link for the fall semester calendar
https://episdorg.sharepoint.com/sites/social%20studies/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?
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