Welcome to Ellington High School and welcome to World History. I look forward to working with each and every one of you this year and together we can make this a great year. World History is a very broad subject so we will be covering a lot of material this year so it is important that you stay organized and on top of your assignments.
Ellington High School Mission Statement
Ellington High School prepares students to become knowledgeable, respectful citizens who value learning, integrity, personal well being, equity and diversity.
Ellington High School Expectations for Student Learning
Academic
The EHS student will:
- Listen and view with understanding.
- Read and write effectively.
- Reason effectively, think critically, and solve problems.
- Utilize resources including media, computers, and other technologies.
Civic
The EHS student will:
-Meet the responsibilities of citizenship.
-Demonstrate leadership and service to the community.
Social
The EHS student will:
-Practice moral and ethical conduct.
-Affirm diversity and practice respect.
-Demonstrate skills and competencies for personal well being and growth.
Course Overview
This year we will be studying topics that include Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Medieval Europe and the Renaissance. We will be examining many primary sources throughout the year. Student objectives in this class will be to develop and improve reading and writing skills as well as critical thinking, research, and study skills.
Grading Policy
Your end of semester grade will be determined based on the following scale:
Tests/Projects= 50% There will be a test at the completion of each unit, there will be at least one major project each semester.
Quizzes = 20% Quizzes may be given in the middle of a unit of study. Assignments more involved then homework may also count as quizzes.
Homework= 20% Late homework will not be accepted unless absent when due.
Class Participation= 10% I define class participation as being prepared for class, being actively involved in class discussions, group work and completing in class assignments. Students should be prepared for class everyday and share in the learning experience.
Class Room Rules
-Become familiar with your student handbook, all these rules apply in this class.
-The main rule of this class is respect! Respect your classmates, respect your teacher, and respect yourself.
-Report to class on time and organized. Have a separate place in your notebooks for Social Studies and have a folder for handouts. Be sure to have your book with you each day in class.
-Do not ask to use the Lavatory or get a drink unless it is absolutely unavoidable.
-In the event of a fire drill do not talk in the hallway and you must report to me when outside.
-Late homework will not be accepted, late projects will be down graded 10 points each day late.
-Make-up work guidelines are in the E.H.S. handbook. Make-up tests and quizzes must be taken within 5 days of the original test. Students are given 2 days for each day absent to make up the necessary work.
-Any form of Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Do not copy others and try to pass it off as your own work. You will receive a zero and further disciplinary action may be required. When researching all resources being used must be cited.
I am looking forward to a great year and even if Social Studies is not your favorite subject approach this year with an open mind and a good attitude. Do not wait until it is too late if you need extra help, my goal is for each student to succeed this year.
World Cultures
Mr. Gardiner
Room 403
Email: kgardiner@ellingtonschools.net
Welcome to Ellington High School and welcome to World Cultures. I look forward to working with each and every one of you this year and together we can make this a great year. World Cultures is a very broad subject so we will be covering a lot of material this year so it is important that you stay organized and on top of your assignments.
Ellington High School Mission Statement
Ellington High School prepares students to become knowledgeable, respectful citizens who value learning, integrity, personal well being, equity and diversity.
Ellington High School Expectations for Student Learning
Academic
The EHS student will:
- Listen and view with understanding.
- Read and write effectively.
- Reason effectively, think critically, and solve problems.
- Utilize resources including media, computers, and other technologies.
Civic
The EHS student will:
-Meet the responsibilities of citizenship.
-Demonstrate leadership and service to the community.
Social
The EHS student will:
-Practice moral and ethical conduct.
-Affirm diversity and practice respect.
-Demonstrate skills and competencies for personal well being and growth.
Course Overview
This year we will be studying topics that include religions, economic influences, and political and historical trends around the world. Places of study include (but are not limited to) Africa, India, China, Japan, and the Middle East. We will be examining many primary sources throughout the year. Student objectives in this class will be to develop and improve reading and writing skills as well as critical thinking, research, note taking and study skills.
Grading Policy
Your end of semester grade will be determined based on the following scale:
Tests/Projects= 55% There will be a test at the completion of each unit, there will be at least one major project each semester.
Quizzes = 20% Quizzes may be given in the middle of a unit of study. Assignments more involved then homework may also count as quizzes.
Homework= 10% Late homework will not be accepted unless absent when due.
Class Participation= 15% I define class participation as being prepared for class, being actively involved in class discussions, group work and completing in class assignments. Students should be prepared for class everyday and share in the learning experience.
Class Room Rules
-Become familiar with your student handbook, all these rules apply in this class.
-The main rule of this class is respect! Respect your classmates, respect your teacher, and respect yourself.
-Report to class on time and organized. Have a separate place in your notebooks for Social Studies and have a folder for handouts. Be sure to have your book with you each day in class.
-Do not ask to use the Lavatory or get a drink unless it is absolutely unavoidable.
-In the event of a fire drill do not talk in the hallway and you must report to me when outside.
-Late homework will not be accepted, late projects will be down graded 10 points each day late.
-Make-up work guidelines are in the E.H.S. handbook. Make-up tests and quizzes must be taken within 5 days of the original test. Students are given 2 days for each day absent to make up the necessary work.
-Any form of plagiarism will not be tolerated. Do not copy others and try to pass it off as your own work. You will receive a zero and further disciplinary action may be required. When researching all works being used must be cited.
I am looking forward to a great year and even if Social Studies is not your favorite subject approach this year with an open mind and a good attitude. Do not wait until it is too late if you need extra help, my goal is for each student to succeed this year.
