World History
C.E. King High School
Course Information: 2012 - 2013
Ms. Heather Mosser
281-727-3514
Room 213
heathermosser@sheldonisd.com
Conference Time:
M, T, W: 8:17- 9:08
F: 9:15-10:58
Course Description:
The major emphasis is on the study of significant people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the
present. Traditional historical points of reference in world history are identified as students analyze important
events and issues in western civilization as well as in civilizations in other parts of the world. Students evaluate
the causes and effects of political and economic imperialism and of major political revolutions since the 17th
century. Students examine the impact of geographic factors on major historic events and identify the historic
origins of contemporary economic systems.
Students analyze the process by which constitutional governments evolved as well as the ideas from
historic documents that influenced that process. Students trace the historical development of important legal and
political concepts. Students examine the history and impact of major religious and philosophical traditions.
Students analyze the connections between major developments in science and technology and the growth of
industrial economies, and they use the process of historical inquiry to research, interpret, and use multiple
sources of evidence (Texas Education Agency, 2012).
Required Supplies:
 One 2 or 3 inch binder
 Dividers (3): Notes/Handouts, Assignments, Tests/Quizzes
 College rule notebook paper
 Pen or Pencil
Grading:
 Major Grades (Tests, Quizzes, Projects): 60%
 Daily Grades (Homework, Class Work, Participation): 40%
Behavior Expectations:
 Students are expected to behave in a positive and respectful way to their classmates and teacher.
Repeated behavior issues will result in a call or email home. Additional issues may result in the
involvement of the academy principal.
 In this classroom you are expected to:
o Be responsible
o Be on time and on task
o Always follow directions the first time
o Respect yourself and others
o Always make an effort
o Keep the classroom clean
Tardy Policy:
After the bell rings, no student will be admitted to class without a pass.
Electronic Device Policy:
Cell phones and all other electronic devices need to be off and out of sight during class. Items that are visible
during class will be collected and kept until the end of class. If this happens more than once, the item will be
turned into the office.
Homework/Make Up Work Policy:
 Students are responsible for completing assignments regardless of participation in school activities.
 Students who are absent because of illness or for authorized participation in school activities will be
given the opportunity to make-up work; usually that subject’s next make-up day. Students will be
responsible for obtaining and completing the makeup work in a satisfactory manner.
 All make-up work will be done under the supervision of the teacher after school hours. Students who are
absent and receive an incomplete for a nine weeks period have one week of the next nine weeks to make
up work in order to raise their grade to 70 or above for eligibility purposes. Students who are absent, but
fail to make-up work within a designated period of time will also fail to receive credit for the work they
have missed (Sheldon ISD, Secondary Student Handbook).
Late Assignments:
 Any assignment not submitted upon the due date, as determined by the teacher, will be considered “late
work” (Sheldon ISD, Secondary Student Handbook).
 One letter grade will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. After three days the assignment
will no longer be accepted.
Make-up Work:
 A student is responsible for obtaining and completing the makeup work in a satisfactory manner and
within the time specified by the teacher. Secondary teachers may assign a late penalty to any project in
accordance with timelines approved by the Principal and previously communicated to students. It is the
responsibility of the student and/or parent to find out what makeup work is required.
 A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will receive a
grade of zero for the assignment. Students who participate in extra-curricular activities will be allowed
to make up work missed during the extra-curricular event (Sheldon ISD, Secondary Student Handbook).
 Daily assignments and notes can be found in the bin under the “What did I miss?” sign. If you have
further questions about what you missed please speak with me before or after class. Assignments missed
due to an excused absence are due within a week from the date of the absence. After this time period the
assignment will count as a zero.
Plagiarism/Cheating:
These activities will not be tolerated and will result in a zero grade for the assignment. If you have questions
about properly citing sources, please speak with me.
Procedures:
 Come in quietly, sit in your assigned seat and begin working on the warm-up.
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If you need supplies, please get them at the beginning of class.
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Please ask questions if you don’t understand, just raise your hand first.
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The bell does not dismiss you from my class, I do.
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If you leave the classroom at any time with my permission, of course, you must sign in/out on the sheet
located at the front of the classroom.
“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” – John Wooden