UME Preparatory Academy 2015-2016 Fall Semester Syllabus
Title: World Geography
Teacher: Jordan Trubitt
Length of Class: 85 min
Course Type: Elective
Grade Level: 9th
Number of Days per Week: 3 (M,W,F)
GRADING SCALE:
GRADING PERCENTAGES:
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
59-0
MAJOR GRADES:
DAILY GRADES:
A
B
C
D
F
65%
35%
SEE STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR ALL ACADEMIC POLICIES
UME HONOR CODE:
E
A
G
L
E
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xcel through diligence, achieve through integrity, and improve through good stewardship of your time, effort, and resources.
ct willingly and consistently with those in authority, being respectful of their service and sacrifice on your behalf.
uide and be a positive role model for others by serving and treating them, as you would want to be treated.
ead by example, owning your actions and education through consistent and willing preparation and participation.
xercise dignity and compassion for others, recognizing they have inherent worth and should be treated with respect.
trive to maintain and uphold the character, ideals, and guiding principles of the Academy, both on and off campus.
UME Preparatory Academy 2015-2016 Fall Semester Syllabus
Course Description:
Introduction. In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private
enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze
the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic
knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.
Course Expectations:
Students in Business, Marketing and Finance class are expected to develop writing skills, to keep up with reading assignments, and to
begin the process of analysis critical to understanding and interpreting how the world operates. Students are expected to come to class
prepared and to complete assignments on time.
Textbooks and Materials:
Blue or black ink pen
Colored Pencils
Lined paper
Journal
Highlighter
3- ring binder with 4 dividers
Grading Plan:
In high school level courses, 65% of the course grade will be based on ‘Major’ assessments (unit exams, mid-terms, finals, projects,
presentations, etc.); 35% of the course will be based on ‘Minor’ assessments (daily quizzes, worksheets, problem sets, reviews, etc.).
Whether an assignment is classified as a major or minor is subject to the instructor’s discretion. There are to be at least four ‘Major’
assessments and sixteen ‘Minor’ assessments per semester in all high school level courses, unless the department or instructor in
question has been granted administrative approval to use fewer assessments. In addition, in the core courses students may have to
take a cumulative departmental annual final (taken at the end of each semester).
In order to be promoted, students must earn a cumulative average of 70 or higher in each of the core classes and in any course in
which the student plans to take the next course in the sequence and a cumulative average of at least 65 or higher in each of the other
courses taken.
Course Policies:
Student Work: Students will be expected to complete assignments outside of class time on a regular basis. All students are expected to read class material, think
critically and write effectively. Students are expected to use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling in every written performance.
UME Preparatory Academy 2015-2016 Fall Semester Syllabus
Group Activities: You will be working in groups on a regular basis. Your group will be given cooperative learning activities to complete. You will be expected
to be an active member of your group and participation points will be assessed accordingly. You will always be graded as an individual; however your group may
earn points together that will lead to a reward.
Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit will be offered from time to time. Extra credit is extra work above and beyond the usual homework, not work used to
cover up missing work.
Absences: If a student is absent, it is HIS/HER responsibility to get all late work from the teacher and return it in a timely manner.
Class Rules:

The student is expected to treat the teacher and other students with respect at all times. Offensive language and hatefulness is
not acceptable in this class. I like to use as a guideline “Treat others as you want to be treated.”
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Students are expected to be in their seats and prepared for class when the bell rings. Being prepared for class means having all
materials, books, etc. out and ready.
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Pay attention. Talking while the teacher is instructing or while other students are presenting will not be permitted. Listen the first
time directions are given.
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Students will stay in their seats at all times unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
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The phrase “I don’t know” is never an acceptable answer.
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Late work is work that is not turned in on time when it could have been turned in on time. If a student has an excused absence;
then they will be allowed to turn in the assignment on the next class day with no punishment. If an assignment is not turned in
for any other reason the student may turn it in the next class day with a 20 point deduction. Worked turned in later will not
receive a grade.
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IPhones and other electronic devices are not to be used in class unless directed by the teacher.
Statement for Academic Dishonesty:
Academic honesty is expected in this class. Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Consequences may include: reduction in
grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade on assignment or others as deemed appropriate. Academic dishonesty will be
reported to a school administration and a parent or guardian will be notified.
UME Preparatory Academy 2015-2016 Fall Semester Syllabus
UME Preparatory Academy 2015-2016 Fall Semester Syllabus
CLASS RESOURCES:
World Geography Textbook
Handouts
COURSE UNIT OUTLINE:**
Unit
#
Unit Title/Name
1
Intro to study of Geography
Unit
Duration
(Days)
Start
Date
End
Date
6
2
3
4
5
North America
Economic systems
South America
Economic and environmental
issues
Africa
Blend of old and new
Asia and Oceania
Middle East
Religions
Europe
Political systems
22
14
13
17
17
**Any changes will be reflected on the weekly assignment sheet.
Texts & Readers Used
Chapters/ Sections Covered
Date(s) of Major
Assessments