Syllabus

 World History/ Psychology/ Humanities Syllabus   Instructor: Mr. Squires

Homework

Current Psychological/ Sociological Event – As a student you will be responsible for turning in a current event.

Here are the instructions for what I expect.

A. The original article must be printed from an internet source or cut out from a publication.

B. **When answering I expect each question to answered in paragraph format.**

C. You must then explain. Who, What, Where, Why, How.

I. Who or What is the article talking about?

II. Why is the article or the topic important?

III. Where did this event take place?

IV. How did this article impact, change or perhaps strengthen you stance on this subject?

Tests

Major Tests

Overview: Two (9) week examinations.   Two Finals:  1 Midterm and 1 Final.

Quiz/ Short Test

1 Quiz/Test Every Two Weeks

Classwork

At minimum you as a student will be expected to have 9 Class work Grades at the end of every quarter.

Total Work at the end of every 9 Week Grading Period:  = 23 Grades minumum

Make-Up Work

There will be no makeup work, unless I get a note from a Doctor or Parent regarding the reasoning for your absence. I will still hold you accountable for the homework to be turned in a timely manner. Remember only 1 per week! If you want to, you can complete all 9 and turn them in all at once, but it must follow the criteria. Study guides, notes and syllabus will be posted on a blog for your viewing pleasure.  

Extra Credit

Students that are dedicated to assisting the classroom environment to run smoothly will be given extra credit from time to time. -Examples: (Picking up Trash, Straightening Desks, Passing out Papers, Sweeping, Helping Grade Papers, Maintaining Good Classroom Etiquett