Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Spalding High School Syllabus

World History
Transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society

School & Teacher Summary

School Phone Number 770-229-3775 Teacher Name Ms. Pittman
School Website www.spaldingjags.org Teacher Contact felisha.pittman@gscs.org
Information

Rigorous Curriculum at a Glance

www.georgiastandards.org
Link to Advisement Guide: ​tinyurl.com/advisementguide
Unit Topic(s) ​Exam dates are subject to change.
1 Rise and Fall of Early Empires (3 weeks: Exam tentative date: ​ Sept. 3rd)
2 Worlds Collide: Post Classical Empires and Explorations (3 weeks: Exam tentative date: ​Sept. 18
3 Revolutions of Philosophy and Religion (2 weeks: Exam tentative date: Oct. 1st
4 Revolutions and Economy and Politics (3 weeks: Exam tentative date: ​Oct. 27th
5 Armageddon: Our World in Conflict (4 weeks: Exam tentative date: ​Nov. 20th
6 The World in Which We Live (1 week: Exam tentative date:​ December 8th
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Instructional Resources & Support

Titles of Provided
Textbooks/Novels
(Students are responsible
for replacing lost items)
Required Websites &
Access Codes ​(​such as
online textbook,
GoogleClassroom,
Remind, etc.​ )
World History: Patterns of Interaction
--McDougal Littell
Teacher webpage: ​www.pittmanworldhistory.weebly.com
Online Textbook
Weekly Agenda
USA Testprep: ​https://www.usatestprep.com/
MasteryConnect: ​www.masteryconnect.com
Socrative Class Code:​ E2790911
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 Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Spalding High School Syllabus
World History
Transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society

Remind Class Code​: 1st: ​68ddche ​ 2nd: ​k443df ​ 4th:​428e8a

Google Classroom Class Code:
1st Block Code​:m6hqhs5
2nd Block Code​:3n77zs
4th Block Code: ​7ptyo6x

Required Supplies Not required but ​HIGHLY​ recommended...1 inch binder with dividers
(6 for World History and 9 dividers for American Government/Civics)
Tutorial Schedule Wednesday/Friday 3:00-3:30​ by appointment only (virtual)

Grades
A=90%-100% B=80%-89% C=70%-79% F=0%-69%
Categories & Weights Re-Test Opportunities
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Modern
Language If students fail an assessment (excluding final exam
50% - Tests / Projects / Unit Assessments / RCD category) or wish to improve their score, they may retest
Performance Tasks after they have been given additional instruction such as
tutoring or small group instruction during class or during
30% - Daily Grades / Other Class Assignments /
instructional focus period. Students will be given the higher
Quizzes
test grade as their score.
20% - Final Exam / End-of-Course Test
For example, if a student scores an 80% and wishes to
Work-Based Learning
improve, she or he may re-test after receiving a tutorial and
30% Portfolio Assignments
will receive the highest of the two grades.
30% Employer Evaluations
30% Timesheet Reports
10% Mandatory WBL Meetings

CTAE
40% - Major Assignments
30% - Daily Grades
10% - Employability Skills

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Spalding High School Syllabus
World History
Transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society

20% - Final Exam

Math Support & Reading Support

70% - Daily Grades
30% - Assessments / Quizzes

Performance-Based Electives (i.e. PE, Chorus,

Band, Fine Arts)
40% - Performance
30% - Tests / RCD Performance Tasks
30% - Daily Grades / Quizzes

Assessments

Weekly assessments and or quizzes can be expected. Students are required to complete RCD
unit tasks and common assessments.

Policies
Academic Progress Parents may contact teachers to monitor students’ progress. Final report cards are
(District Policy) issued in January (for fall courses) and May (for spring courses). Students and
parents may also monitor grades on Infinite Campus
https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/spalding.jsp​. New parent users
can request a Parent Portal Activation Key by visiting the school with a valid
photo ID. The Activation Key cannot be provided over the phone.
Make-up Work https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/ePolicy/policy.aspx?PC=JBD&Sch=4079&S=
(District Policy) 4079&C=J&RevNo=1.42&T=A&Z=P&St=ADOPTED&PG=6&SN=true

Student Conduct Students are expected to abide by the rules, expectations, and code of conduct
(District Policy) that is described in the student handbook. For details, see the ​student handbook​.

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Spalding High School Syllabus
World History
Transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society

Cell Phones No student shall use a ce​ll phone, enter​tainment system, mp3 player, laser pointer, or
(District Policy) other personal electronic device during any school activity unless one of the
following conditions apply.
1. Students may use personal electronic devices for instructional purposes if
approved by the teacher and the principal or his/her designee.
2. Students may use personal electronic devices for health reasons if approved in
writing by the principal or his/her designee.
3. Students may use personal electronic devices for other unusual reasons if approved
in writing by the principal or his/her designee. O.C.G.A. 20-2-1183

Classroom Rules, Procedures, & Expectations

1. Always arrive to class on time. (check in twice a week minimal)

2. Always come to class prepared.
3. Complete assignments in a timely fashion (do not get behind)
4. Read and study daily.
5. Respect the opinions of others.

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Parent/Guardian Name Phone Number(s) Email Address

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 Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Spalding High School Syllabus
World History
Transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society