Secondary Course Syllabus

Building: Eastmont High School

Course Title:World History  

Teacher: Mr. Loomis

Email:   loomisg@eastmont206.org                Phone: (509) 884-6665                        

Course Description:

This required course has been designed to meet the interests and needs of those students who wish to continue learning about world history’s major empires and  nation-states. The course begins with the European Renaissance and proceeds to the  major world events in the 21st century. An emphasis will be placed on learning about the cultures and history of each country and nation as well as the impact of new  technology on the environment.

    Pre-Requisites:

        None

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:  

There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course. The primary  textbook is World History and Geography: Modern Times Technology is integrated in this course through a  variety of supplemental digital media resources.  

Google Classroom and TurnItIn.com

Grading:  

Students achieve their grade in a Points based grading system. Grades are maintained  within the Eastmont School District Student Information System. The secure student  information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and  parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at  

www.eastmont206.org.

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations: 

Accommodations and/or modifications:  

Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with  documented disabilities. Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that  are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for  students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students  in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and 

modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education  Program team. If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive  accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me  within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to  implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s  Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program. Communication with me is essential to  the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of  accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:  

Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in  Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook. Both are available on the  website at www.eastmont206.org.

Make-up Work:  

Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up  work apply to this course. Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be  permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions  and time limits…” All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to  be completed. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.  All late work must be completed within the grading period as per building policy.

Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities:

Students will gain the skills necessary to take on leadership roles in various clubs at EHS  including, but not limited to, Environmental Club and Knowledge Bowl.

Miscellaneous: