Class Syllabus - Mr. Rooklidge
Centralia High School
World History and U.S. History
E-mail: jrooklidge@centralia.wednet.edu
Voice Mail: 330-7605 ext. 6162
Course Description and objectives: This class is designed to give students a broad
overview of World History and United States History. We will cover historical events
and themes from ancient civilizations to the present. Emphasis will be placed on
examination of constant themes throughout history including:
1. Political and Historical Decisions
2. Role of Ideas
3. Role of Individuals
4. The impact of Science and Technology
5. Economics and History
6. Global Connections
7. Environment and History
8. The Importance of Cultural Developments
9. Religion in History
Essential Academic Learning Requirements: The curriculum taught in this course is
in direct alignment with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements as established
by the Washington State Commission on Student Learning.
Classroom Expectations:
 Be the best that you can be in everything you do!
 Respect yourself and others.
 Expect and demand quality work from yourself and classmates.
 Approach school as you would approach your a job.
Requirements for credit in this class:
Students must meet the following outcomes in order to gain credit for this course:
 Attend and participate in classroom activities
 Meet the requirements according to the grade scale
 Complete the CBA project.
Grading Scale
See CHS Student Handbook for more information. (Standard Grade Scale) Your final
semester grade will be a running total of the points for the entire 90 day term.
Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, Papers, etc...)
The bulk your grade will come from assessment assignments. Assessments are usually
in the form of essay tests, papers, identify and relate tests, objective tests, projects, or
a combination. Individual tutoring is also available to ensure success on assessments.
Types of assignments
Assignments tend to be based on the analysis of concepts, themes, and ideas rather
than memorization of factual information. Class assignments are designed to reinforce
ideas that will be covered on tests, papers, and projects. Generally, students who stay
on task and complete class assignments will succeed on tests, papers, and projects.
Since quizzes are tied in very closely to individual and group assignments, students will
be encouraged to use their class notes and assignments as a resource or study tool.
“Right Now” Quizzes
These are short quizzes used quite often for review purposes and to hold students
accountable for in class assignments that are non-graded. Some of these quizzes are
handed in and some are for review purposes only. Students will be encouraged to use
their class assignments and notes as a resource on these short quizzes. This system
encourages daily class participation and increases the quality of everyday work.
Students who participate in class assignments, discussions, and group work, generally
do quite well on these quizzes. However, students who choose not to participate in daily
class activities usually score very poorly on open-note quizzes, papers, and tests.
Make-up work policy
All work can and should be made up within 2 days, provided you missed school with an
EXCUSED absence. (long term absences may be negotiable) It is the student's
responsibility to check with Mr. Rooklidge when you return to school. Again, failure to
fulfill your part of the plan may result in a partial or whole loss of credit.