Dublin Unified School District

Course Description Guide

Credit: 10                                                                    Department: Social Studies

Classroom: L110                                                         Lead Teacher: Mr. Ron Rubio

World History is not only a DHS Graduation Requirement but also a CSU/UC Requirement!

Contact information: Please call the school at (925) 833-3300 ext. 7162 or e-mail me at Wienholzveronica@dublinusd.org

Teacher Website: http://teacherweb.com/CA/dublinhighschool/Wienholz/ until further notice

Course Description:

            In this course students will understand and be able to describe when civilizations began, common characteristics of civilizations and ‘themes’ that continue to emerge throughout history. The curriculum traces the rise of democratic ideas and allows students to develop an understanding of the historical roots and the major developments in world history from the Glorious Revolution, the French Revolution, the two world wars and nation building in the contemporary world.

Teaching Strategies

                A combination of the following will be used: interactive lecture/discussion, cooperative learning strategies, individual and small group work and presentations, writing exercises, audio visual presentations, guest lectures, films and documentaries, research assignments, assigned reading and questions, objective and essay examinations.

Skills Developed in World History

            Students will enhance and utilize the following skills: written and oral expression, various forms of note taking, analyzing and evaluating historical events, analysis of primary source material, cooperative learning skills, and utilization of technology for research and demonstration.

Forms of Assessment

            Daily quizzes (both oral and written), quick writes, class and homework assignments, projects and papers, partner and small group work, comprehensive tests, class participations/cooperation and student notebooks are used to assess students mastery of the material. Notebooks will be checked at random throughout the semester for a grade. It serves as a great tool by both student and the parent to determine the success of the student in the class throughout the year.  

Student Expectations

1. Be responsible and be prepared for class.  Come to class with the necessary materials, a positive attitude and be ready to work.
2. Be on time!  Class will start promptly and you are expected to do the same. Tardiness will cause a major decrease in overall class grade since no points will be earned on homework or class work due that day.
3. Be courteous and considerate, speak and behave in a manner appropriate for school.
4. Follow general classroom rules:

§         Respect the rights of others to learn

§         Be in assigned seat and ready to work when bell rings

§         Keep the classroom clean and neat

§         No eating, chewing gum or sight or sound of cell phones

§         Abide by the appearance code

§         Refrain from personal grooming in the classroom

5. Be honest! Complete your own work.  Students appearing to cheat by looking at someone else’s work, sharing answers, or turning in work that is not their own will be given a “zero” grade on the assignment.  In addition, students will be subject to disciplinary action.

6. The Dublin High School Discipline and Attendance policy will be followed for excessive tardiness, unverified absences, and any other classroom issues.

Grading Policy

            Your semester grade will be based on a point scale. Grades are based on the standard Grading Scale.

            90-100%     A

            80-89%       B

            70-79%       C

            60-69%       D

            Below 59% F

General Procedures/Assignment and Make-up Procedure

            Students must have a daily planner, a blue or black pen AND a pencil, and a wire bound notebook or binder and notebook paper for History class purpose only in class everyday.  All work must be neat and absolutely NO work will be accepted late, unless prior permission has been obtained by the instructor.  According to the Social Studies Department Policy, in the event of an excused absence, late work will be accepted under the following conditions: for each absence, one day’s grace period will be given unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor’s permission.  Students who have an unexcused tardy will not be allowed to receive credit on the daily quiz and will receive a ‘zero’ for any assignments completed and submitted that day.  It is the responsibility of the student to obtain any missed assignments due to an absence.  Any test missed, the student will be required to make up the test the day he/she returns.

• All assignments and projects will be recorded in their daily planner.  PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for all absent work by checking the class website for missed             assignments.  Only COMPLETED work will be graded.
• Late Work will not be accepted unless arrangements have been made with the instructor upon the students return to class.  Students must initiate communication with the instructor.
• Absent Make-up Work is the responsibility of the student.  He/she can pick up missing assignments immediately upon returning after an EXCUSED absence only. The teacher website can also be a great resource for students and parents.

• Grade printouts are available with 24-hour notice.
• Grade printouts may be given to students for parent signature at least two times each quarter.