Contemporary World Problems

                                             Instructor:     Mr. Hancock

Grade Level: 12

Duration: Full Year 

Credit: One (Required)

 

Overview

 

This course will focus on the issues that mankind faces heading into the 21st Century.  New issues combined with old problems will challenge man to find peaceful solutions.  During the year students will examine the past and present to find answers for the future.  The Essential Learning Requirements for Contemporary World Problems will assist students in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to participate as responsible, effective citizens in an increasingly complex world.  As stated in the Washington State Essential Learning Guide for Social Studies, History, Geography, Civics and Economics will be areas of emphasis.

 

Grading Policy

 

Students will be graded on the basis of total points earned for the grading period.  These points will then be broken down into the following grading percentages based on the total points available and total points earned.  90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C  60% - 69% = D  60% - Below = F Class participation is an important criteria for grading  this course.   (P=5 T=3 A=0)

 

*Class Attendance (Handbook)

The student is responsible to attend all classes (unless excused school absences) and actively engage in the day’s lesson. The student’s attendance in the class is crucial to the student demonstrating proficiency in the subject. Excessive absence (more than 9 excused or unexcused) may cause the student to be ineligible to earn credit in the class.

 

Homework

 

Homework will be assigned every day.  This homework may include, but may not be entirely reading the newspaper or watching 1/2 hour of News on television.  Additional homework may be necessary to meet class objectives.  Students are responsible for homework and all other class requirements when absent.  The school policy of one day of makeup for each day of absence will be the standard used for timely completion of makeup work.  All class work will be due on the assigned due date unless prior  arrangement has been made with the instructor.

 

Materials

 

Students are required to bring a writing instrument and paper to class each day.  Additional materials may be required for effective completion of work in this class.  The instructor will provide students with most basic materials ( colored pencils, rulers etc.).  Students will be responsible for their assigned textbook and will be fined for damage or misuse of this text.