ATHLOS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BROWNSVILLE
2015-2016 COURSE SYLLABUS
9th World Geography
Teacher: Cody Ferguson
E-mail: cferguson@jubileeacademic.org
Room:
302
Yolanda Cantu
Principal
Carlos Moreno
Assistant Principal
Conference Period: 2:39 – 3:49
Course Description:
In World Geography Studies, students examine people, places, and environments at local, regional,
national, and international scales from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Students
describe the influence of geography on events of the past and present with emphasis on contemporary
issues. A significant portion of the course centers around the physical processes that shape patterns in the
physical environment; the characteristics of major landforms, climates, and ecosystems and their
interrelationships; the political, economic, and social processes that shape cultural patterns of regions;
types and patterns of settlement; the distribution and movement of the world population; relationships
among people, places, and environments; and the concept of region. Students analyze how location affects
economic activities in different economic systems throughout the world. Students identify the processes
that influence political divisions of the planet and analyze how different points of view affect the
development of public policies. Students compare how components of culture shape the characteristics of
regions and analyze the impact of technology and human modifications on the physical environment.
Students use problem-solving and decision-making skills to ask and answer geographic questions.
To support the teaching of the essential knowledge and skills, the use of a variety of rich primary and
secondary source material such as contemporary and historic maps of various types, satellite-produced
images, photographs, graphs, map sketches, and diagrams are encouraged.
Additionally, this course has a strong focus on social study skills and is dedicated to improving critical
reading, critical writing, and critical thinking skills.
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4955 Pablo Kisel Road * Brownsville, TX 78520 *Phone 956-509-2690 * Fax 956-509-2326
Jubilee Academic Center does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities or handicap in educational
programs or activities.
ATHLOS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BROWNSVILLE
2015-2016 COURSE SYLLABUS
9th World Geography
Yolanda Cantu
Principal
Carlos Moreno
Assistant Principal
Course Overview
9th Grade World Geo
1st 6 weeks:
Geography Skills
Physical Geography
2nd 6 weeks:
Human Geography
US and Canada
3rd 6 weeks:
Latin America
Europe and Russia
4th 6 weeks
North Africa and Southwest Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
5th 6 weeks
South Asia
East Asia
6th 6 weeks
Southeast Asia
Australia and Oceania
Grade Level Rules and Procedures:
“Together we can make a difference in advancing the status of our community”
4955 Pablo Kisel Road * Brownsville, TX 78520 *Phone 956-509-2690 * Fax 956-509-2326
Jubilee Academic Center does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities or handicap in educational
programs or activities.
ATHLOS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BROWNSVILLE
2015-2016 COURSE SYLLABUS
9th World Geography
Yolanda Cantu
Principal
Carlos Moreno
Assistant Principal
Each Student Is Expected to:
 Show respect for others
 Behave in a responsible manner
 Attend all classes regularly and on time
 Be prepared for class with required materials
 Follow the district/Athlos dress code policy
 Obey all campus and classroom rules
 Adhere to the requirements of the Student Code of Conduct
Class Supply List:
1” 3- Ring Notebook
Notebook Paper
Pens – Blue or Black Ink Only
#2 Pencils
Homework and Testing:
Homework days: Tuesdays (Reading assignments will be given often)
Testing days: Tuesdays
Retesting will take place upon student failure on a major assessment administered during a six weeks grading period.
Six Weeks Tests and Semester Exams do not qualify for retesting. Retesting must occur within (10) days and may raise
the score only to a maximum of (70).
Grading Policy:
Every 6 weeks requirements:
6 Daily works grades = 50%
6 Test grades = 50%
1st Semester Grade:
1st 6 wks = 25%
2nd 6 wks = 25%
3rd 6 wks = 25%
“Together we can make a difference in advancing the status of our community”
4955 Pablo Kisel Road * Brownsville, TX 78520 *Phone 956-509-2690 * Fax 956-509-2326
Jubilee Academic Center does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities or handicap in educational
programs or activities.
ATHLOS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BROWNSVILLE
2015-2016 COURSE SYLLABUS
9th World Geography
Yolanda Cantu
Principal
Carlos Moreno
Assistant Principal
Semester Exam = 25%
2nd Semester Grade:
4th 6 wks = 25%
5th 6 wks = 25%
6th 6 wks = 25%
Semester Exam = 25%
Final Grade:
First Semester average 50%
Second Semester average 50%
Make-Up Work:
When a student is absent, he/she must make arrangements for make-up work on the day they return to school. The
teacher and student can decide when the work is due.
Late Work:
If the student does not turn in an assignment on the date it is due, he/she will have 1 opportunity to turn it in on the
next day.
Cheating:
Cheating is interpreted as a procedure which involves the unauthorized giving or receiving help, offering or seeking aid,
or the use of material prepared in advance for use on an assessment. Cheating also involves books, notes or technology
in any form being used during an examination without the permission of the teacher. The penalty is a zero (0) on that
work, and a failure for the semester (which will be recorded as a zero (0) in the teacher’s grade book) if cheating occurs
a second time during the same semester.
“Together we can make a difference in advancing the status of our community”
4955 Pablo Kisel Road * Brownsville, TX 78520 *Phone 956-509-2690 * Fax 956-509-2326
Jubilee Academic Center does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities or handicap in educational
programs or activities.
ATHLOS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BROWNSVILLE
2015-2016 COURSE SYLLABUS
9th World Geography
Yolanda Cantu
Principal
Carlos Moreno
Assistant Principal
PARENTS COURSE SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read all policies and procedures on the World Geography Course Syllabus.
Parent Signature:_____________________________Date:_________________
Student Signature:_____________________________Date:________________
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Father’s Cell #_____________________
Mother’s Email____________________
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“Together we can make a difference in advancing the status of our community”
4955 Pablo Kisel Road * Brownsville, TX 78520 *Phone 956-509-2690 * Fax 956-509-2326
Jubilee Academic Center does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities or handicap in educational
programs or activities.