Room: 221

“Honor isn't about making the right choices. It's about dealing with the

consequences.”    Sophocles

Mrs. Straughan World Civilization Honors Disclosure

Expectations • Be on time and ready to learn.• Come prepared with a pencil,paper, a charged computer and any homework that may need to be done completed.• Be a respectful citizen by followingclassroom rules and procedures.• Be willing to participate in groupwork without complaint and showing a respectful positive attitude.• Develop a love of our World's richhistory and use the knowledge to make informed decisions in our society.

Honors Expectations

This is an honors course. Course material will be deeper and at a higher depth of knowledge (extended thinking) than the regular course work. I plan on doing most of the course work during class. Honors to me does not mean more work, it means digging deeper into the course materials and

Students in honors classes must maintain an B or better to continue enrollment in the course.Students will be graded on a four- point scale. This will be uniform across the Social Studies department. The following shows what is expected to attain anywhere from 0 to 4 points. 4-Understands information and shows ability to apply and re-teach information. 3-Clearly understands information and can explain information to another person. 2-Understands information with some help. 1-Partial understanding or does not understand information. 0- Did not do assignment. The four-point scale will be translated into SIS as a letter grade. Students will be allowed to make up and re-do all missing assignments until the end of the term. The maximum credit for these assignments is 90%

Grading Policy

• # 2 pencils or mechanical pencils

• Earbuds or headphones (dollar store ones work fine)

• Water bottle (optional)

The following consumable items are appreciated as donations:•Kleenex / Tissues

•Expo markers•# 2 pencils•Hand sanitizer•Lined paper

Questions, Comments, Concerns? Contact me at:Phone: (435) 654-9350Email: monique.straughan@wasatch.edu