College Prep Ancient and Medieval
History Requirements
2008-2009

Mrs. Martinez dmartinez@smrhs.org
dllmartinez422@hotmail.com

Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of the history of the human record from ancient through the medieval period. The student will explore the rich tapestry of man's inventiveness through his art, literature, and technological advances, as well as his economic and political institutions and military achievements. The student will gain a greater understanding of how history is studied and how society developed and interacted up to 1450. Students will practice writing and research skills and read and interpret historical and literary sources.

Materials required: Text: Beck, World History: Patterns of Interaction
                                    (This book will be used for both Ancient/Medieval course
                                      and the Modern World history course in the sophomore year.)

                                   Single subject spiral notebook
                                    3x5 cards for quick quizzes
                                  Colored pencils
                                  Two sturdy folders with pockets for handouts and a

Social Studies Standards:
    1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and current status of principles, institutions, and processes of the political systems of the world's great kingdoms, empires, and states.
     2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the history, diversity, and commonality of the peoples of the world, the reality of interdependence , and the need for global cooperation.
     3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic concepts and processes to examine the role of culture, technology, and the environment in the location and distribution of human activities.
     4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and current status of economic principles, institutions and processes of world cultures throughout history to today.
     5. The student will demonstrate competence in the methods social scientists use to interpret political, social, and economic change.

Expectations for student:
     To adhere to all SMR House Rules and to refrain from chewing gum in class.
     To adhere to the SMR Dress Code and the policy regarding electronics as stated in the student/parent handbook.
     To actively participate in group discussions and cooperative group activities.
     To complete assignments both in an out of class. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED except in the event of illness or other excused absence. Assignments are due immediately upon return. Assignments will be updated daily on the website, if
humanly possible.
     To uphold the criteria established in the student/parent handbook on attendance,
         cheating, plagiarism, and internet use. To abide by the Honor Code in all oral
         and written work. Any violation of the Honor Code will result in a zero with no
         opportunity to makeup the work in question.
     To bring all required materials to class each day...be on time and prepared
         for discussions, quizzes, and activities.
     To organize and keep all handouts/worksheets/quizzes for each unit IN THE ORDER
         IN WHICH THEY ARE RECEIVED in the required folder for end of unit assessments.

Evaluation and Grading
         All assignments are due on the date specified. No late work will be accepted unless the student is absent due to illness or school-related activity. Assignments must be submitted on the first day back from an absence. Not all homework will be collected
as it is assigned, but will be needed for class participation, quizzes, and tests. Students absent for a test should expect to make up missed tests on the day they return (except
extended illnesses of 3 or more days). In the case of the latter, arrangements must
be made to make up the test IMMEDIATELY UPON RETURN.
Work missed as a result of tardiness, cuts, or suspension will receive a zero and cannot be made up.

Grades by percentages approximately as follows:
        Class participation/preparation for class 10%
        Homework/classwork                             20%
        Quizzes/quests                                        30%
         Tests (research projects, presentations and essays
                    count as test grades)                     40%

FYI: Students requiring additional support should make individual arrangements to
          to work with me. I am available to work with students after school most days,
          during lunchtime, and during Social Studies Resource time during x-hour.
          I make every effort to check my email three times each evening to answer
          student questions.

Parent Information Sheet to be returned by Next Class…..

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WORLD HISTORY COURSE REQUIREMENTS.

Student signature _________________________

Parent Signature ________________________

Parent email address(es), please:

Father at work: _______________________

Mother at work _______________________

Home email, if most often accessible ___________________________

If you need to contact me, please do so by email if at all possible . I will respond quickly.
If you would like to speak to me personally, I will respond to your email by phone.
I look forward to meeting you at Parent Conferences.