World Geography CP
Mr. Reyes (SS-10)
619-938-89187
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/mrreyesteachersite/
Welcome to World Geography CP. The purpose of this class is to provide students with a better understanding of the world around them. Rapid globalization has truly made the world a smaller place. It is therefore critical that students comprehend how global issues affect their own life. Students will learn map skills, geographical vocabulary, locations of important continents, countries, and cities, physical geography, and cultural geography. Our focus will not be to memorize information, but to use our geographic knowledge to better understand how people throughout the world relate to their environment. We will address important topics such as: Are we using our natural resources appropriately? Do our surroundings shape our culture and life style? How does what happens in other parts of the world affect me?
Geography Alive (TCI) 2006
The following are the Units that we will be covering this semester: (because this is a one semester class, we may not have time to get to all of them.
Map Skills/Introduction into Geography
United States and Canada
Latin America
Europe/Russia
Africa
Asia
Middle East
Students will be assessed in the following ways:
Final (15%)
Tests and Quizzes (40%)
Class Projects/Homework (45%)
****All late work will be docked 50%
****Students can make-up assignments and tests if he or she has an excused absence.
Homework assignments must be turned in as soon as the student returns from absence. If the student is absent the day an assignment is given he or she has 1 week to turn it in. If a student misses a quiz or test he or she has a week to make it up at lunch or after school. It cannot be made up on class time
DAILY CLASSROOM POLICIES/
EXPECTATIONS:
Respect yourself, the classroom, classmates, and your teacher
Raise your hand when you wish to speak. Don’t interrupt the teacher or other classmates
Be in the classroom when the bell rings, else tardy
5 tardies = referral and detention
Please pick up after yourself when leaving, straighten chairs, etc.
NO Food, Drink, permitted in class (water is o.k.)
DO NOT pack up your things before the bell rings
Use of Cell Phones/video games/use of cosmetics/misc. electronic devices are IN NO WAY tolerated or permitted in class. (Instant Confiscation & Referral. Parent must retrieve it from the office)
I am here to help you succeed. Do not hesitate to ask for help!
RESTROOM PRIVILEGE:
3 passes for the semester, redeemable for Extra Credit if not used.
Passes are non-transferable and are not permission to make phone calls or go to vending machines.
Behavioral Philosophies:
“What/How You Do In This Class Is Your Choice:” As a teacher, I want you to think, learn, and do well in my class. You determine your own fate in this class. I will help you in any way I can, but I cannot do everything for you! Take pride in your decision making and make choices that will benefit your life.
Be active in your learning – It is more fun for both you and me!
Expect the best from yourself – I am expecting the best from you!
“Every Student Has A Voice:”
You have a right to participate in class, and a responsibility to let others do the same.
Just because something is different does not necessarily mean it is wrong!
Academic Integrity:
Do your own work! And give due credit to sources that you use! You will learn research skills in this class. Cheating and plagiarism IS NOT permitted in ANY FORM! First Offense: Receive Zero (0) on assignment and referral. Second Offense: Dropped from class w/ no credit.
Homework:
Do it! It is worth half your grade. Work will be stamped for completion/effort. If you honestly tried to do the assignment, but could not get the answer to a question or two, you will still get a stamp and we will review it.
When Assignments are collected, stamped assignments will receive UP TO full credit if everything is completed correctly. Students are expected to correct work/ask questions during review, or take notes on assignment if they didn’t do it. Sitting with an empty desk during review is unacceptable. Non-stamped assignments will receive UP TO 60% credit. Work that was forgotten at home when due WILL NOT receive a stamp – take the extra time to make sure you’re ready for class!
Homework Packets:
We will take time in class to assemble and answer questions before due date. As such, work is expected to be ready to hand in when the bell rings, or it is late!
1 minute to 1 day late: Packet marked down 15%
2 days late: Packet marked down 50%. No credit beyond two days late.
Projects:
You will be given ample time to complete projects– Projects that are received late will receive 50% of whatever score they would have received if on time. If you experience any problems or questions about an assigned project, please let me know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that we can fix it!
Make-up work is for excused absences only! It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up on your time.
You are responsible for any large projects/assignments or tests/quizzes that you knew about before you were absent. It must be handed in upon your return or it is late.
Consequences of misbehavior: Possible consequences: will be based upon situation, severity of violation, history of misbehavior:
-Warning -Detention/Call Home
-Move Seat -Disciplinary Referral/Call Home (student is dropped after 3 referrals)
-Ask to leave classroom,
Detach and return by Wednesday August 20th
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