Global History 10th Grade
                              Course Syllabus
                           Mr. Healy – 2008/2009
             Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts

         Current Textbook: World History: Patterns of Interaction



                      CLASSROOM POLICY AND PROCEDURE




OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to enable the students to
successfully pass the Global History Regent's exam. The Global History and
Geography core curriculums are designed to focus on the five social studies
standards and common themes that recur across time and place, and seven
historical eras. This curriculum provides students with opportunity to
explore what is happening in various regions and civilizations at a given
time. In addition, it enables them to investigate issues and themes from
multiple perspectives and make global connections and linkages that lead to
in-depth understanding.
As students explore the five social studies standards, they should have
the opportunity to explore the content and intellectual skills of these
disciplines.



CONDUCT: These are the basic rules- 1. Be Polite 2. Be Prepared-
Students will not be permitted to return to their lockers for material they
forgot to bring to class. 3. Be on time. 4. Generally…don’t be a knucklehead.



Web Site:  http://teacherweb.com/ny/bavpa/globalhistory/

This web site is contains research material, homework assignments, projects, 
link to student sites and
everything you could possible need to ace the regent’s exam.



MATERIALS:  1. 3 ring binder or large notebook with the ability to hold
handouts & hand in work. 2.  The "Patterns of Interaction" textbook. 3. An
assignment notebook. Also, final review books will be purchased later
in the school year.



EVALUATION:   Chapter & Unit Test 40%, Quizzes/Projects 20% and
Homework 40%.

                              GRADING POLICY:

1. Test will be given at the end of each Chapter or Unit.
2. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. A short quiz can be
given on the
previous night’s assignment.
3. Homework assignments will be given Monday to Thursday.
Homework is due the
next day, unless a specific due date is given.



Current Events there will be 30 Buffalo News and 20 USA Today’s
available every day for Global History students. Every other Friday students
will present articles in class and create relevant discussion with you peers.



Community Service the Social Studies department at BAVPA requires
community service from all sophomores, juniors and seniors. Guidelines will
be announced at a future date.