World History to 1500 CE/Geography
Syllabus
2015-2016
Mrs. Marnell
Purpose
The purpose of this class is to provide you an understanding of human interactions
from early man until about 1500 CE. You will also learn the importance of geography
in the development of early civilizations.
The following schedule should provide topics and a general time frame in which
material will be covered.
First Quarter 8/31-10/30/15
Early Humans
River Valley Civilizations
Hebrews, Persia, Judaism
India
Second Quarter 11/4-1/28/16
China
Greece
Rome
Third Quarter 2/1 – 4/14/16
Byzantine Empire and Russia
Islam
Africa and the Americas
Fourth Quarter 4/18-6/14/16
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Geography, Latin America
Academic expectations
1) Attend all classes on a daily basis, recognizing that learning and attendance
are strongly related.
2) Be prepared for class with notebook, agenda, textbook and pencil every day.
3) Maintain an organized notebook for each class.
4) Accept the responsibility for your own education and act as your own
advocate.
5) Maintain personal and academic integrity.
Using and passing off another’s work as yours is plagiarism and results in an
automatic zero. Allowing others to copy your work is also cheating and
results in a zero and parental contact. This includes homework.
*Please note that students are required to complete a research project
planned for the third quarter. The project includes a double spaced
research paper and a science fair board or power point on a relevant
world history/geography topic
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Citizenship expectations
1. Arrive on time and be in your seat preparing to work when the bell rings.
2. Stay on task and do not disrupt the learning environment.
3. Behave like an adult. You are in high school and you will be expected to
maintain polite and appropriate behavior at all times.
4. Do not talk during class. You will miss important information and cause others
to miss important information.
5. Remember that the teacher dismisses the class, not the bell
6. Be respectful and courteous to all people in the school building.
Grades
Tests,
Projects/Essays
Quizzes
Homework/participation
40%
15%* (projects are weighted as a quiz grade plus
20%
a project grade for a total of 35%.
25%
*Project/Essay grades will appear in the gradebook twice, as a quiz grade and
project essay grade, to reflect the full weight of 35%.
Graded work
Tests, quizzes and assignments will be graded and returned as quickly as possible,
which is usually about one week. Please keep in mind that projects and essays take
longer to grade. Expect to receive graded research papers, projects and essays
between two and three weeks after they are due.
Materials
 3-ring binder (2” or larger) with pockets and, tabs, and notebook paper.
 Colored pencils
 regular pencils
 highlighter pen
 Index cards (optional but helpful)
 Flash drive (optional but helpful)
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Student Name: ________________________
Parents, be aware that the students will need Internet access to complete
homework assignments. Computers are available in the library before and
after school, in an open computer lab before school, and during Titan Time.
Students will be expected to use the Vision website to complete homework and
study, however, limited paper copies of the material will be available for
students without home Internet access. Power points and homework
assignments will be posted online on my Vision website at
www.loudounvision.net.
Signatures
Student:
Parent:
 Check here if you do not have Internet access at home
I am always available in the mornings if you need extra help. I believe that students
and teachers share the same goal: to bring about student success through
extraordinary effort and determination. Let me know how I can help you reach your
goals.
Note to Parents
The best way to reach me, should you have any questions or concerns, is via e-mail.
I check email in the mornings and will return your email or call within 24 hours. My
email address and phone number are:
Contact Info: julia.marnell@lcps.org
Main Office: (571) 434-4400
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