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Course Description
 

 

Study of World History and Geography from the era of the absolute monarchs up to the present day.  All areas of the world will be studied at the same time during a particular time period.  There is an in-depth study of world cultures along with an emphasis on writing the development of concepts.  The Honors level is taught in greater depth and with more emphasis on research and advanced study. 

 

Events and Announcements
Updated 3/19/08

March 17 Start of the 5th Marking period
March 20 No school
March 28 Accounting Field trip
April 8 Honor Roll Assembly

Plan for Success

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-         Come to class on time prepared with all of your materials

-         Complete all class assignments

-         Participate in classroom discussion

-         Hats, scarves do-rags or coats are not allowed in class

-         Food, candy, chips, water juice, soda etc. is not allowed in class

-         All electronic devices: cell phones, ipods, cd players etc must be stored in the lockers

-         Late homework and assignments will not be accepted unless you have been legally absent from class

-         If you are absent from class, please bring a readmit slip and make up your work and missed time within 10 days of your absence

-         If you are late to class without a pass, be prepared for a detention

-         All assignments must be turned in at the start of class; assignments will not be accepted once they have been collected

-         All homework can be emailed to jta_thorn@msn.com or Linda.Myers@rcsdk12.org

-         Ask questions if you do not understand something

-         Help sessions after school are available each week

-         The scores from Bellwork, Classwork, Homework, Tests and Quizzes, Projects and Ticket Outs will be added up for a grade in class

In the News

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This week, Elliott Sptizer resigned as governor of New York. He was caught on a federal wire tap that involved a prostitue. Do you think that he should have resigned? Why or why not? Should political leaders be treated like a regular citizen?

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