WESTERN CIVILIZATION
All things good to know are difficult to learn. Greek Proverb
▪ Mrs. Strangeway, Room 206
▪ Email: estrangeway@cwcboe.org
▪ Web site: http://tinyurl.com/strangeway or go to www.cwcboe.org/gcms , then click on “Staff” and
“Strangeway, Beth.”
Content Overview – Highlights
Components of Civilization; Ancient Egyptian and Fertile Crescent civilizations; Ancient Indian and
Chinese civilizations; Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations; Middle Ages; Renaissance
Skills Overview
In addition to acquiring an understanding of western civilization, a focus will also be placed on
specific skills:
Writing – short answer format, persuasive, and descriptive
Reading – comprehension, identifying the main idea and supporting evidence, identifying perspective
Critical Thinking – primary and secondary document analysis and evaluation
Speaking/Presenting Skills – informal class discussions and formal presentations
Interpersonal – group projects
Time management – group projects, extended assignments, timed classroom activities
Grading Policy
All grades will be based the following system:
 Formative Assessments: 40% (class work, some quizzes, writing assignments, mini-projects,
exit tickets and other closures)
 Summative Assessments: 50% (major projects, formal presentations, unit tests, some
quizzes, mid-term and final exam)
 Homework: 10% (all at-home unit assignments not classified under the above categories)
Everyday Class Materials
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Pen or pencil
2” binder with loose-leaf paper and sections for notes, homework, handouts, review, and
tests/quizzes
textbook
Planner
Plagiarism Policy
There is a zero tolerance policy for plagiarism in this class. Cutting and pasting or copying
someone else’s words is NOT tolerated and will result in a zero for the assignment. If you have
questions about what constitutes plagiarism, please see Mrs. Strangeway at any time.
Homework Policy
If you were absent… You will have the number of days equal to the number of days missed to
submit missed work due to absence.
Ex. If you miss two days of school, you will have two days to complete the work. Failure to comply
with these guidelines will result in a zero for the assignment
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If you missed handing in an assignment, hand it in at the beginning of the day you return to
class.
If you missed a quiz or test, you must set up a time with me to make-up the assignment
within one week of your absence. Failure to do so will result in a zero.
If you were not absent… Work submitted one day late will receive half credit. Work handed in past
this deadline will receive no credit.
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Projects go down 10 points per day late.
Late papers and projects must be handed directly to me and have the date submitted clearly
posted.
***Missing class due to instrument lesson or other in-school activity does NOT count as an absence. You are
responsible for finding out what you missed from me that day and submitted work due on that day!***
Mrs. Strangeway’s Discipline Policy
Classroom Rules:
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Listen quietly while others are speaking
Keep hands, feet, and unkind words to yourself.
Arrive to class prepared and on time.
Respect the classroom and school environment.
Consequences:
1st offense: Verbal warning
2nd offense: Appropriate consequence (i.e. teacher detention, loss of privilege, moved seat, etc.)
3rd offense: Office referral
Big 5:
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Inappropriate physical conduct;
Willful disregard of ANY adult’s authority;
Being sent to the office for disruption of a substitute teacher’s classroom activity;
Throwing anything AT anyone;
Continual harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying.
***Any violation of the “Big 5” school rules results in an automatic office referral***