World Geography
th
9
Teacher: Mr. Postier
Grade
Room:A110
Class Expectations
and
Information
Class Expectations
Be in your seat and ready
when the bell rings.
Class Expectations
Bring all materials
needed for class.
Purses, backpacks,
book bags, etc., MUST
be kept under or
beside your desk.
Class Expectations
Respect YOURSELF
and the RIGHTS,FEELINGS
and PROPERTY of others.
Class Expectations
Follow instructions and
school rules carefully.
Class Expectations
Complete ALL
assignments on time
.
Class Expectations
Be polite and raise your
hand before speaking.
Class Expectations
Only Water is allowed in
class, and ONLY with
permission. No food in
class except on designated
“LHS Free Days”
Class Expectations
Cell phones, Mp3s, Ipods,
and any other electronic
devices MUST be turned off
and kept out of sight
during class.
Class Expectations
Using classroom
equipment is allowed ONLY
with permission.
Class Expectations
ALWAYS DO
YOUR VERY BEST!
Items Needed for Class
Provided Materials:
Pocket folder
Writing Paper
Required Materials:
#2 Pencils and/or Pen (Blue or Black Ink Only)
Highlighter Marker (1 or 2 colors)
*Suggested Materials:
Colored Pencils, or Markers (Watercolor), or Crayons (At Least 4 Colors)
World Atlas (Recommended but Optional)
Ruler (6" Minimum)
Calculator (nothing expensive, cheap Kmart, Wal-mart, Target, or Dollar
Store calculators will be fine)
Flash/Jump/Pin Drive (useful for storing computer files)
*Suggested materials may be provided in class if available. It is suggested
that students bring their own, in case the materials are not available.
Items to Avoid - Please do NOT bring these items to class
Permanent Markers
Pens with light colored ink (yellow, silver, pink, etc...)
Super Glue
Absence:
When you are absent, it is your
responsibility to find out what you missed,
and make arrangements to complete the
work you missed. If you return on the day
of a test, quiz, or other exam, you will be
expected to take the test, quiz, or exam
as scheduled with the rest of the class. If
your absence was excused, you still need
to make up the work missed.
Late Assignments:
Assignments are due on the due date.
Late assignments will receive an automatic
deduction of 10%. Assignments turned in
after the applicable unit is completed will receive a
grade up to a maximum of 75%. Extra time may be
granted if a student can show a real need or hardship
prior to the due date. Students with assignments that
are late due to absence, will be granted extra time to
be determined by the teacher.
Alternative Assignments:
If a student misses an assignment that was part of an
in class activity or video, an alternate assignment may
be assigned.
Grades – Grades will be assigned using a weighted
scale as follows:
Daily Work = 30%
Unit Tests and Projects = 50%
Six Weeks Exam = 20%
Daily Work – The daily work portion your grade will
consist of notes, vocabulary, map skills, videos, class
activities and assignments. Homework will also be
counted as daily work.
Unit Tests and Projects – Each three-weeks, you will
do 1-2 projects in class. These projects require more
than one class period to complete, and often require
computer research. They will be counted the same as
a unit test. Your are expected to take all tests when
they are scheduled. Makeup tests and Retakes may
be allowed for unit tests in special circumstances.
Six-Weeks, Semester,
and
End of Year Exams:
You are expected to take all tests when
they are scheduled. Makeup exams may
be offered in case of absence, but only if
scheduling allows. NO Retakes will be
allowed for Six Weeks, Semester, or End
of Year Exams.
Course Topics – Units of study will be as follows:
1st Six Weeks – Physical Geography, Human Geography
2nd Six Weeks – The U.S. & Canada, Latin America
3rd Six Weeks – Europe & Russia
4th Six Weeks – Middle East & North Africa, Sub Saharan Africa
5th Six Weeks – South Asia, Central Asia, and East Asia
6th Six Weeks – Southeast Asia, Australia/Oceania/Antarctica
Pre AP Classes – Pre AP students will be expected to complete a
research project & presentation each six weeks.
After School Tutoring:
AST is available most weeks on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by
appointment or assignment.
AST runs from 3:50 – 4:45.
Saturday School is also available most
Saturdays from 8:00 – Noon.
Online Help/Resources:
You may find the class webpage at:
http://www. geostuff.net
This web site is designed to provide
students with resources and help with
class assignments. Students will be able
to access class assignments and
resources to help them complete
assignments outside of the classroom.
Textbooks:
A classroom set of textbooks will
be available for students to use. There
will also be a few textbooks available for
students to check out and take home for
short periods of time. Students will be
responsible for books they have checked
out. Students will be billed for any books
they have checked out that are lost or
destroyed.