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1. Excellence: the state or quality of being exceptionally good
2. Success: the favorable end of attempts3. Participation: the fact of taking part4. Respect: esteem for the value or worth of a
person5. Responsibility: reliability, especially in
meeting a debt
GeographyAbsolutismPolitical RevolutionsNationalismIndustrializationAge of ImperialismWorld War IRussian Revolution
Class Participation: 40%Tests and Quizzes: 35%Independent Assignments: 15%Progress Towards Goals: 10%________________________________________________Total: 100%
Why do you think class participation is such an important part of your grade?
Complete your work in class
Become involved in class discussions
Follow the rules of the classroom
Be in class every day
Every day, you will receive a grade of 5, 3, or 0 for class participation.5: being on time, being
prepared, completing work, behaving
3: Not doing one of the above things
0: Not doing more than one of the above things.
5 – 3 – 0 System
Be in class every dayCome to class on timeBe preparedNo talking when others are talkingCompleting all of your assigned workRaising your hand if you wish to speakCleaning up after yourselfCell Phone/Electronic Device Policy
These devices are strictly prohibited, so do not bring them.
How should students behave in a classroom?
You can contact me through the John Bowne High School switchboard: 718-263-1919
You can also contact me by e-mail: [email protected]
Every day lesson plans/materials will be uploaded to johnbowne.org
Why is it important to have contact information for your teachers?
On the index card you have been handed, please write the following information:NameAddressHome phone numberParent/guardian’s nameParent’s cell phone numberParent’s e-mail address
1 Notebook Paper in a binder is NOT a notebook!!This notebook is for Global Studies ONLY!!
1 FolderLoose-leaf PaperPen and PencilPortfolios…COMING SOON…
Your graded work will be put into your portfolio.
More information will be available later…