WELCOME!
MRS. JESSICA EWALD
WORLD HISTORY II
PSYCHOLOGY
GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES
WORLD HISTORY II
 In this sophomore level history class, students will
have the opportunity to study a plethora of
cultures from approximately 1500 to the present,
with a focus on the modern world.
 Historical development and its impact upon world
cultures are central themes of World History.
Emphasis on:
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comparative political, economic, and social systems
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current crises, international relations, and the increasing
interdependence of nations.
GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES
 A semester class intended to provide a broad,
general introduction to sociology. The course
will emphasize:
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How the basic subject matter of sociology has been attained
by studying different social diversities
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How to think analytically and critically about the society in
which we live
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How the world works within societies in comparison to
American society, with a focus of enhanced clarity and insight
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How we will be better able to live our own lives more
effectively and fruitfully
PSYCHOLOGY
 A semester class intended to provide a broad,
general introduction to psychology. The course
will emphasize:
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How the basic subject matter of psychology has been attained
by scientific methods
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How patterns and variations of human behavior and the
process of human development occur
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The course will help students see how psychological
knowledge can be applied to improve the quality of life.
GRADING & WHAT IT’S BASED ON…
 Based on a point system
 The breakdown is categorized on
individualized summative assessments
and ongoing formative assessments.
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90% Summative assignments
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10% Formative assignments
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
 Assessments which measure
student understanding and mastery
of content
 Tests, quizzes, projects, &
Interactive Notebook
Worth 90%
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
 Assessments and activities which
allow students and teacher to
gauge progress toward mastery
 Individualized and collaborative
assessments, including class
work, group work, homework,
small projects, and quizzes
Worth 10%
HOMEWORK
 On a daily basis, homework will
typically not be graded
 HOWEVER, the assignment’s material
will be represented in the following
class period’s lesson and/or quiz
 All assignments are eventually graded
in a summative assessment form via
the Interactive Notebook Quarterly
grade
ASSESSING THE ASSESSMENTS
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All assessment items, graded or not graded, will be marked in
Phoenix
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If your student did not do well on a quiz or test, you can see the
progression (or in this case, lack thereof) through Phoenix
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Example:
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Homework assignment of a religion chart was given
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Student chooses to not do the assignment
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Religion chart quiz given the following class period
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Student does not do well on the quiz due to not completing
the homework assignment
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You can actively see your student did not do the chart in
Clarity, therefore did not perform well on the associated quiz
RETAKE POLICY, WORLD HISTORY II
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Students are eligible to retake any test within the quarter. The
grade the student receives on the retake will replace the first
grade they earned, regardless of whether the retake score is
better or worse. They are offered multiple retake opportunities.
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Retakes are always given in a different format to ensure mastery
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In order to retake, student must have all formative assessments
completed for that unit from the notebook. All retakes must be
done ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE END OF THE QUARTER.
Retakes are not available for quizzes or the interactive notebook.
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Quiz grades can be enhanced if the unit test grade exceeds the
original quiz score
RETAKE POLICY, GSI & PSYCHOLOGY
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FOR GSI: Majority of assignments are project-based, retake
opportunities will be created and judged on an individual project
basis. The retake given will replace the original project score,
regardless of whether or not the replaced score exceeds the
original score.
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FOR PSYCHOLOGY: Students are eligible to retake any test
within the quarter. The grade the student receives on the retake
will replace the first grade they earned, regardless of whether the
retake score is better or worse. They are offered multiple retake
opportunities.

Retakes are always given in a different format to ensure mastery

In order to retake, student must have all formative assessments completed
for that unit from the notebook. Retakes are not available for quizzes or the
interactive notebook.
CONTACT INFORMATION
JESSICA EWALD
 Jessica.ewald@lcps.org
 School Phone: (571) 434-3200 (Social Studies
Department)
 Main workroom, 204
 Classrooms 221 and 207
 Check for updates on the school website and
Phoenix!