Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership

Development School
Curriculum Paper

Course Title: World History

Teacher: Ms. A Stewart

Mission Statement: Our Mission at the Julia Landon College Preparatory and
Leadership Development School is to create college bound students with a deep
commitment to public service and a true understanding of their leadership skills within
the global community.

Course Overview: This year long Social Studies course focuses on the way people
interact and have interacted with one another and the world around them. Students will
understand the development of the world community within the context of history by
examining their connections to the past and using this information to assist students in
preparing for their futures as participating members of a global society. The culture,
economics, geography, government, and history of different civilizations provide the
foundations of this curriculum. Opportunities for the development of critical thinking
and problem solving skills are basic to the learning process.

Tentative Course Outline:

Section 1- Intro/Map Skills
Section 2- Prehistoric Life
Section 3- The Birthplace of Civilization
Section 4- Egypt and Nubia
Section 5- Ancient India
Section 6- Ancient China
Section 7- Ancient Greece and Rome
Section 8- Byzantine Empire and he Rise of Islam
Section 9- The Middle Ages
Section 10- The Renaissance and Reformation

Student Evaluation: Students will be assessed formally by way quizzes and tests, and
informally within the classroom setting by way of class discussion, oral quiz games, and
history write-ups, and bell ringers. All graded assignments will be kept in the classroom
until the end of each quarter. Students will also be required to complete a History Fair
Project. More information on the History Fair will be provided during the first few
weeks.

Educational Materials: History of Our World, Prentice Hall.

Late Work Policy: Late work will be accepted with penalty limited to a week after the
assignments were initially given. This excludes extenuating circumstances such as
extended absence due to illness, etc. An assignment is considered late if it is not
submitted at the beginning of class on its due date. There is a 50% deduction for late
work.
Make-Up Work: Students are allowed one day to make up work per day that they are
absent.

Grade Recovery Policy: Students will be offered grade recovery as outlined in the Duval
County Pupil Progression Plan found on the Duval County Public Schools web page
(www.duvalschools.org).

Parent/Teacher Conferences: M – F (12:28pm – 1:33pm) during school hours or after

school hours until 3:30pm. Arrangements for conferences must be made in advance by
contacting Judye Cameron at (904)346-5650 extension 114.

Classroom Expectatations: Students are expected to have a complex understanding

and knowledge of World History. Coming to class prepared every single day is a must. In
order to create a productive learning environment that is conducive to positive
instructional methods, there are a few procedures in place that students are expected to
follow at all times.

-Students will enter the classroom quietly, place assignments in bin, and sit in
their assigned seat.

-Students will raise their hands to be acknowledged.

-Students will not leave their seats for any reason without permission.

-Students are not permitted to have gum, drinks, or food in the classroom.

Student Conduct: Minor offenses (I.e. tardiness, talking or not paying attention during
mini-lesson or instructions) will receive verbal warnings. After three warnings, repeated
occurrences of this nature will result in a lowered conduct score followed by a student-
teacher plan to rectify the situation.

Serious offenses:
(I.e. Horseplaying during class, non-participation, not following rules/procedures will
result in a lowered conduct score and a parent-teacher plan to rectify the situation will be
implemented. Parents will also be contacted regarding such incidences if the behavior
persists.

Zero-tolerance offenses:
(I.e. Fighting, bullying, cheating/plagiarism, unauthorized exit of the classroom,
indulging in any actions which could potentially harm oneself, others, or school property
or that ultimately result in such harm) will be dealt with immediately and strictly for the
benefit of the students. These are generally offenses that compromise the safety and/or
integrity of the course and could be grounds for immediate removal from the class
accompanying a referral as well as any additional sanctions placed by school
administration. Depending on the severity of the offense, a parent-teacher conference
may be required along with a signed behavior plan before the student is allowed to return.

Tutoring Schedule: I am available to students for additional assistance by appointment.

Grading Scale: Students will be evaluated in accordance with the standard Duval
County Public Schools’ grading scale.

Progress Reports: In addition to report cards issued at the end of each quarter, students
will receive progress reports on September 8 and 29, November 7,
December 5, February 9, March 3, April 22, and May 13. Students
earning a grade of “D” or “F” on a progress report will be required to
return the progress report signed by the parent/guardian within two
days.

Other Information: If parents or legal guardians do not have access to the internet,
please make sure I am aware so that other arrangements to provide you pertinent
information that relates to your child are made available.