Syllabus



**__ Syllabus for AP World History __** ** Periods 2 and 6 ** || **__ COURSE DESCRIPTION __**** : ** The purpose of the AP World History course is to develop an understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle to address change and continuity throughout the course. In addition, students will spend significant time learning to write specifically formatted essays for use on the AP Exam and for college course in the future. **__ ADVANCED PLACEMENT __** AP World History will prepare students to take the AP Test in May 2011. Successful performance on the AP external exam can lead to advanced placement in college or college credit. Students will also receive honors grades for performance of a “C” or higher. **__ Learning Outcomes: __** · Students will be able to construct and evaluate arguments using evidence. · Students will analyze primary documents for point of view, context, diversity of interpretation, possible bias. · Students will develop the ability to assess issues of change over time and continuity and causation. · Students will connect patterns in global and local developments in history. **__ WORKS STUDIED IN COURSE __**** : ** Stearns, Peter, et. al. //World Civilizations AP Edition,// A.B. Longman, 2007. www.ablongman.com/stearns ISBN: 9780321391926 Document Supplements :
 * ** Course Title and Number: ** || ** Advanced Placement World History – SS802 ** ||
 * ** Instructor: ** || ** Mr. Selch ** ||
 * ** Class Location and Time: ** || ** Room D116 ** ** McCaskey Institute of Technology ** ** McCaskey **** East High School **
 * ** Email: ** || ** nfselch@lancaster.k12.pa.us ** ||
 * ** Telephone: ** || ** 391-8679 or 396-6810 ext 31416 ** ||
 * ** Time Available for Conference: ** || ** before or after school ** ||
 * ** Class Wiki page for assignments: ** || ** http://sdolselchapworld.wikispaces.com ** ||
 * Stearns, Peter. //Documents in World History//, A.B. Longman, 2003.
 * Witt, et al//. The Humanities.// Houghton Mifflin, 2001.
 * Todd, Allen. //Revolutions 1789-1917.// Cambridge University Press, 1998

*Additional readings as assigned. **__ BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS __**** : ** ** Daily expectations ** 1. Each student is to keep an open but critical mind to new ideas, concepts and topics covered throughout the year. 2. Respect for one another in classroom discussions, groups, projects, especially as relates to gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background or disability. 3. Class participation  4. Completion of assignments  5. Prepared to learn: equipped and ready. 6. Punctuality. In seats by the bell. Stay in your seats until I dismiss you. 7. Compliance with the MIT Code of Conduct and the “Big 6”. 8. Appropriate and constructive use of technology in the classroom. ** Attendance ** 1. Attendance in class is critical to success in this class, but in the event of **excused** absence, students will be able to hand in some late assignments. (Honors Course Expectations attached below) 2. All make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Assignments are posted at the rear of the classroom and on unit assignment sheets. See Mr. Selch before or after class, if time allows, or before or after school with questions. Do not interrupt class to get make-up work. 3. All approved make-up work must be handed in to Mr. Selch within 3 days of your return to school. Only make-up work due during **excused** absences will be graded. Make-up tests must be taken either before or after school, not during the class period. ** Notebook ** 1. Students are expected to supply their own spiral notebook for this class. A high quality notebook is suggested to survive for the whole year of use (you may need 2). DO NOT plan to share this notebook with other classes. 2. Note-keeping and organization of the notebook is the responsibility of the student. All reading assignments will be summarized by students in their notebook. 3. Notebooks are collected twice each marking period and graded as part of your class grade. Neatness and organization will be part of the grade. Notebook grade counts 20% of your marking period grade. ** Homework(see below) ** Homework is fundamental to the learning process. It reinforces the topics as well as introduces new material. Assignments may be reading, writing, watching the news. Be prepared to turn in your assignments at the beginning of the period. Late assignments will NOT get any credit. If you do not produce your homework within the allotted time, you will earn a zero on the assignment. Although homework counts for no more than 10%, failure to do homework assignments will degrade your ability to learn the content of this class and will likely result in poor quiz, test and exam grades. **__ ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS __**** : ** Every chapter will end with a chapter test. In addition there will be quizzes on reading assignments, daily in class writing activities, take home essays, and various research and performance projects. In addition all students enrolled in this class are expected to register and take the AP World History exam in May. **__ GRADING POLICY __**** : ** 1. Grades are registered by their numerical value in the grade book. 2. Failure to do an assignment, test or project by the deadline set by Mr. Selch could result in a ZERO. __Some__ work may be turned in after the deadline. All work due and not handed in by the end of the marking period will receive a ZERO. 3. Grade sheets will be posted occasionally to inform students of their grades. Students can inquire about their grades before or after school. . //(Parents are encouraged to register for computerized “**Home Access**” to grades. Apply in main office with ID)// 4. Tests 35%, Essay writing assignments 20%, Homework 5%, Quizzes and in-class assignments 20%, and Notebook 20%. 5. Curriculum-based assessments: homework (no more than 10% of student’s grade), quizzes, unit tests, in-class presentations, essays, speeches and authentic assessments (such as brochures, posters and PowerPoint presentations). 6. A course Mid-Term and Final Exam will be administered to all students and will count for 10% of the student’s second- and fourth-marking period grade, respectively. 7. The Grading Scale will follow district guidelines adopted 7/13/06. **QP + 1** || **__ pLAGIARISM POLICY/HONOR POLICY __**** : ** ** Cheating ** will not be tolerated. Always paraphrase. If you copy verbatim out of the book you are plagiarizing thus earning a ZERO. Also see the McCaskey Student Handbook. **__ TECHNOLOGY __** : Mr. Selch teaches in a technology rich classroom as part of the Classrooms For the Future. All students are expected to become active users of technology. This will involve student submission of assignments online, use of “blogs”, “wikis”, email and the World-wide Web. Students will be expected to participate fully in the use of 21st Century learning. As such, all students will comply with School District of Lancaster //Terms of Use of Technology// as well as classroom rules. Students will also subscribe to appropriate and respectful norms of communication online. Failure to comply with be subject to disciplinary action as defined by the Student Handbook and the possibility of student being denied use of technology. Students forbidden from the use of technology can fail to engage in the learning activities required for the successful completion of this course.
 * ==Letter Grade== || **Grading Scale** || **Quality Points (QP)** || **Weighted for __Honors__**
 * **A** || **93-100** || **4.00** || **5.00** ||
 * A- || 90-92 || 3.67 || 4.67 ||
 * B+ || 87-89 || 3.33 || 4.33 ||
 * **B** || **83-86** || **3.00** || **4.00** ||
 * B- || 80-82 || 2.67 || 3.67 ||
 * C+ || 77-79 || 2.33 || 3.33 ||
 * **C** || **73-76** || **2.00** || **3.00** ||
 * C- || 70-72 || 1.67 || 1.67 (not weighted) ||
 * D+ || 67-69 || 1.33 || 1.33 (not weighted) ||
 * **D** || **63-66** || **1.00** || **1.00 (not weighted)** ||
 * D- || 60-62 || 1.00 || 1.00 (not weighted) ||
 * F || 59 or below || 0.00 || 0.0 ||

__ Expectations for Honors level and IB/AP classes __
Homework:

__Freshmen:__ Homework is due at the beginning of class or it is officially late. For each day that it is late the grade will be dropped 25% the first day, 50% for the second day. After the second day late work will not be accepted. (9th grade students taking advanced classes abide by the rules for that class not their grade level)

__Sophomores (not AP)__: Homework is due at the beginning of class or it is officially late. Students who turn in their homework a day late the grade will go down 50%. After that it will not be accepted.

__IB/AP/Junior/Senior__: Homework is due at the beginning of class or it is officially late. No late work will be accepted. Math homework checks are “on demand.” By their nature, they are reviewed in class. Therefore, late work is irrelevant. Such assignments cannot be turned in late.


 * For field trips, athletics, and other school sponsored events, it is the student’s responsibility to get their assignments prior to missing class. They are responsible for homework and class work deadlines for the day of their absences.

__IB/AP Testing Expectations: __

Your student has enrolled for an IB/AP level class. The expectations are that your student will:


 * Complete an Internal Assessments (IA) and related work on time and the best of their ability.
 * Register for the course External Assessment that is given at the end of the year.
 * Pay any fees associated with this exam.
 * Pay any fees associated with this exam.
 * Pay any fees associated with this exam.

o Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, based on a completed federal form issued by food services, will have their exam fees waived.

o Note – Such students who register for an exam, but fail to complete their Internal Assessment or fail to sit for the exam, will be issued an obligation to cover the cost of the exam.

I have read the homework policy for this class and understand the policy. I have read the testing expectation for this class and understand the policy.

_ // Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date //