Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

American History    Geography    Physical Education

American History

 

Course Description:

 

This is an American History survey course in which the students will analyze the key political, social, and economic developments in the rise of the United States from the colonial era to its position as a world leader. The students will apply these concepts to current situations. In the junior year we will be covering the Age of Exploration through World War I.

 

Benchmarks: These are objectives that the students will reach by the end of their junior year.

 

1.      The learner uses a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, developments, and turning points in the exploration, colonization, and the settlement of the U.S.

2.      The learner uses a working knowledge of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and turning points in the American Revolution and the development of the United States as a nation.

3.      The learner uses a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and turning points in the Civil War through the Industrial Era of the United States.

4.      The learner uses a working knowledge and understanding of individuals, groups, ideas, developments, and turning points in the era of the emergence of the modern United States.

5.      The learner engages in historical thinking skills.

 

Grading Scale

Your semester grade will be based on the following:  1st 9 weeks grade: 45%

                                                                                     2nd 9 weeks grade: 45%

                                                                                      Final Test grade: 10%

 

A+       100-99             A            98-95               A-            94-93

B+       92-91               B            90-87               B-            86-85

C+       84-83               C            82-78               C-            77-76

D+       75-74               D            73-72               D-            71-70

 

 

A three (3) point daily grade will be given based on conduct, behavior, and constructive participation. This is at the instructor’s discretion.

 

  Office Hours: If you need to see me, I will be available at 7:25am and after school. During football season, it would be best to make arrangements. I will not be available after school during football season.

 

M.O.M. (Misuse of Materials)

 

You are responsible for assignments and test material. Please do not abuse the learning environment. Do your own work. If you choose to assist another student or use other people’s material during a test, quiz, or other related work you will be in violation, and it will be addressed as cheating. Cheating will result in a zero (-0-) for the test, quiz, or other class work.

 

 

Trust is very important and a key to the teacher/student and student/teacher relationship. You would not cheat your M.O.M, Misuse of Material.

 

Unexcused Absences and Suspensions

 

If you are unexcused or suspended, you are expected to make up your work. Material missed will be needed for exam purposes. Work will be graded and the maximum grade you can receive is 50%.

 

Classroom Rules

 

Follow my directions.

Complete all assignments.

Work independently unless it is a group activity.

Keep hands, feet, and objections to oneself.

Follow the rules as outlined in the student handbook.

You may have water bottles, but they must be kept in the backpack throughout the class period.

Cell phones are not allowed in class.

 

Must Bring: Paper, notebook, pencil and/or pen, and textbook or what is required.

 

Tardies:

 

Be in your seat ready to work before the tardy bell rings. Detention may be given for an infraction.

 

Class Work: Lecturing: Note taking is required during the lecture and notes are to be kept in the notebook.

                      Films and Videos: These will be viewed periodically on pertinent subjects.

                      Worksheets and Assignments: There will be various assignments that will implement the lecture and the chapter. Late papers will result in no credit unless the absence was excused. See planner.

                      Term Paper: There will be one term paper assigned. The grade will be equal to the grade on a test.

 

Homework:

 

Assignments will be due at the beginning of the class hour on the due date unless otherwise specified.

            Late papers will be accepted one day only after due date but will be severely penalized unless prior permission is granted.

            Homework due on days when the student is participating in a school activity away from school or when the student is gone due to a prearranged excused absence will be due on the day that he/she returns.

 

***The class will be conducted in a manner that will help you learn. As Christ would have us do, let’s treat others, as we would want to be treated. Cooperation is very important. Everyone starts with an “A”. It’s yours to keep as long as you do what is asked of you. ***

   

Geography

Purpose

 

The student will apply their knowledge of map skills by analyzing, identifying particular geographic areas and environmental conditions, and illustrating the effects of these on world cultures.

 

Scope and Sequence

 

Map Skills

Environmental Studies

Influence of Geography on Cultures

Multicultural Awareness

 

High Achievement Outcomes

 

  1. Student will describe the global patterns and physical characteristics of the earth.
  2. Students will explain patterns of cultural characteristics.
  3. Students will describe the dynamics of the environment.
  4. Students will develop a functional use of all map types.
  5. Students will analyze a region to determine environmental and cultural factors.
  6. Students will explain the origin and spread of culture.
  7. Students will identify the climatic regions of the world.
  8. Students will identify global problems; explain the dynamics involved with each issue, and purpose solutions to the problems.
  9. Students will identify and explain biomes of the earth.
  10. Students will locate and label countries, major landforms, and bodies of water on a map.

 

Grading Scale   Your semester grade will include a 10% final.

 

A+       99-100             A            95-98               A-            93-94     

 

B+       91-92               B            87-90               B-            85-86  

 

C+       83-84               C            78-82               C-             76-77

 

D+       74-75               D            72-73               D-            70-71

 

 

A three (3) point daily grade will be given based on conduct, behavior, and constructive participation. This is at the instructor’s discretion.

 

 

 

Office Hours

 

If you need to see me, I will be available at 7:25am, and after school. During football season, it would be best to make arrangements. I will not be available after school during football season.

 

M.O.M     (Misuse of Material)

 

You are responsible for assignments and test material. Please do not abuse the learning environment. Do your own work. If you choose to assist another student or use other people’s material during a test, quiz, or other related work you will be in violation, and it will be addressed as cheating. Cheating will result in a zero (-0-) for the test, quiz, or other class work.

 

Trust is very important and a key to the teacher/student and student/teacher relationship. You would not cheat your M.O.M., Misuse of Material.

 

Unexcused Absences and Suspensions

 

If you are unexcused or suspended, you are expected to make up you work. Material missed will be needed for exam purposes. Work will be graded and the maximum grade you can receive is 50%.

 

Classroom Rules

 

Follow my directions.

Complete all assignments.

Work independently unless it is a group activity.

Keep hands, feet, and objections to oneself.

Follow the rules as outlined in the student handbook.

You may have water bottles, but they must be kept in the backpack throughout the class period.

Cell phones are not allowed in class.

 

Must Bring

  Paper, notebook, pencil and/or pen, and textbook or what is required.

  Tardies

Be in your seat ready to work before the tardy bell rings. Detention may be given for an infraction.

 

   

Physical Education

Physical Education Grading Information and Rules

 

Grades:           

A+=99-100              B+=91-92               C+=83-84                D+=74-75                F £69

A  =95-98                B  =87-90                C  =78-82                D  =72-73           

A- =93-94                B- =85-86                C- =76-77                D- =70-71

 

 

 

Semester Grade= 90% (18 weeks) and 10% (semester final)

 

Your grade in P.E. is composed of two elements.

 

  1. Tests: This equals 40% of your grade.

 

    1. Written tests for each sport
    2. Skill tests for each sport
    3. Quizzes
    4. Home assignment
    5. Make-ups…If test is missed, it cannot be made up during class time. This can be done at 7:15am or at the availability of your teacher. The STUDENT has the responsibility to make these arrangements. IF TESTS ARE NOT MADE UP, A ZERO WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE GRADE.

 

  1. Participation: This equals the other 60% of your grade.

 

1.      All students must be in their assigned are after dressing out. Failure to do this = (-1)

a.       Freshman- Complete P.E. uniform, shorts, shirt, socks, and shoes. Girls must have a plain white T-shirt under P.E. shirt. This is optional for boys. (-2)

b.      Advanced P.E.- Solid colors, shorts, small logo allowed, sweat shorts (if hemmed). T-shirt must be a solid color: WHITE, GRAY, GREEN, OR GOLD. No logos. No cut-off shorts and shirts must have full sleeves. B.C. shirts are OK, and socks must be crew or tube (no ankle socks).  (-2)

c.       If you are not dressed in complete P.E. uniform, you will not be able to participate in class that day.

    1. Please remove all jewelry, i.e. rings, watches, earrings or necklaces. (-1)
    2. Using abusive language is not acceptable. (-2)
    3. Any behavior in class that is judged by the teacher to be disruptive. (-2)
    4. All students must participate in the activity of the day. (-2)
    5. After the 4th absence, student will lose a point each day absent each 9 weeks.
    6. Students with excuses from participation in P.E. will be given an assignment at the discretion of the teacher. (Written or otherwise)
    7. If you are asthmatic and use and inhaler, bring it to class, or you will not be able to participate. (-2)
    8. ALL PARTICIPATION MUST BE IN A SAFE MANNER.
    9. You may have water bottles, but they must be kept in the backpack throughout the class period.
    10. Cell phones are not allowed in class.

 

 

***CONTINUED DISREGARD FOR THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL LOSS OF POINTS OR DETENTION (S). ***

 

Note: Students must dress out daily unless instructed to do otherwise. A grade is given for this class therefore daily participation is accepted. A WRITTEN EXCUSE FROM FAMILY PHYSICIAN IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE FOR THIS CLASS.          

 

Cheating: Giving, taking, or being associated with the giving of information during a test exam, or any other assignment will result in the grade of ZERO for that assignment.

 

Suspended Students: In or out of school suspension, will result in the loss of daily participation points. Written work must be made up and will be dropped one letter grade.

 

Please inform your P.E. teacher of any pre-existing medical conditions that might be affected by your P.E. class. Thank you.

 

Physical Education Basic Rules

 

  1. Be in your stretching line, dressed properly, and ready to participate, within five minutes after your dismissal to change.
  2. Be supportive of you classmates. We don’t allow put-downs, verbal or otherwise, or swearing.
  3. Tie your shoes for class.
  4. Again, WHITE TUBE OR CREW SOCKS are the only acceptable socks to be worn. (NO ANKLE SOCKS)
  5. We aren’t allowed to eat or drink in any part of the gym or locker room.
  6. After showers, please deposit your towel in the proper place.
  7. When you are dressed, sit on the bench until the bell rings.
  8. Your P.E. uniform needs to be taken home and laundered every Friday. DON’T FORGET TO BRING IT BACK ON MONDAY!! The locker room is filled with athletes after school, so take your uniform with you when you leave class on Fridays.
  9. You may bring shampoo, deodorant, cologne (NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE) Glass in not allowed in the locker rooms.
  10. Because this is an activity class, it is important for  you to suit up when required, and participate fully otherwise you will get to walk during class time and lose you participation points.

 

P.E. is a fun class. Let’s have an enjoyable year!

 

I have read the syllabus and agree to abide by its’ contents.

 

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Student Signature                                                                Parent Signature

 

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Date

 

This will be kept on file until successful completion of class.