Global Studies

Course Syllabus

Welcome to Mr. Eaton’s Regents prep courses that are designed to prepare students for the upcoming New York State Regents exams in. The courses’ goal is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully score a passing grade on both the U.S. and Global Studies New York State Regents exams. Below you will find a synopsis which details the course requirements, routines, rituals and rules for these Social Studies Regents Prep courses.

Rules and Regulations

(Keep this sheet in your notebook until the class ends)

  1. Always come to class prepared.

    2. Please always have the following items when you arrive to class:
    • Your binder
    • Pen
    • Pencil
    • Paper
    • Work Ethic/Desire to achieve

  2. Absolutely NO EATING in class! Only WATER can be drunk in class. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
  3. Lost notes and handouts can be either duplicated in the main office, downloaded from this web site, or if available obtained from Mr. Eaton.
  4. There is a textbook for this class that has been provided to you via CD-r or email. Hard copies will be printed and you are expected to keep this hard copy in your binder for this class. Your binder is part of your gateway and overall grade so it is imperative that you keep one that is organized and complete.
  5. Your report card grades are based on the following scoring rubric below:
    Course Category Weighted Percentage
    of Overall Grade
    Global
    Regents Prep    		 Class Participation 25%
    Review Unit Packets 25%
    Mock Tests/DBQ Packets 25%
    Gateways 25%
  6. Failure to satisfactorily pass or complete ANY GATEWAYS will lead to a deduction in your classroom participation grade which in turn will lead to failure of the course.
  7. Attendance is mandatory and repeated absences and lateness to class will result in deductions and ultimately failure of this class.
  8. Tests will cover the material covered in class and your homework. You will always receive at least one week’s notice for all tests. All tests must be made up or they will result in a zero grade. Students must make up missing exams on their time or during office hours. All class projects will have due dates announced well ahead of time.
  9. Always notify your teacher BEFORE going to the guidance counselor or any other teacher, changing seats, or leaving the room at the start of the period. If you have a serious personal problem see me before the class and some provisions will be made.

 
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File Contains: Global Studies Binder Cover Page, Syllabus, Rule Sheet & Curriculum Letter