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1. Global History & Geography 9: Mr. Cook
I. General Objectives:
- To develop skills and knowledge needed for career and college readiness in the 21st
century.
- To examine and explore the history of the world from its foundation to about 1750. Specifically, our
goal is to gain an understanding of the development of various forms of civilization and regional
“webs” of cultural, political, and economic interaction. In addition, we will make appropriate
connections to the present in preparation for 10th grade.
- To prepare for the required Regents exam in Global History & Geography given in June of your
sophomore year. Please note that the new Regents examonly covers 10th
grade
material.
II. General Contact Information and Parent Portal
- E-mail address: cookp@chatham.k12.ny.us. (available on the website)
- Check my website (https://sites.google.com/chatham.k12.ny.us/mr-cook/home) and Google
Classroom on a regular basis.
- Parents/guardians and students will have access to grades via Parent Portal.
III. General Course Information
1. Textbooks:
Ellis and Esler. World History: Volume 1.
2. Class Guidelines and Procedures
- Attendance: coming in late more than three times without a pass will result in being assigned a
detention with me or the situation can be dealt with by the administration.
- Electronic devices: do not inappropriately use cellphones, Chromebooks, tablets, I-pads, etc.,
in-class.
- Grading: tests, quizzes, projects, homework, etc., will be given a point value according to the length
and level of difficulty of the assignment. For example, the cumulative point value for a quarter could
be 500 points. If you earn 481 points your average for the quarter would be a 96.YOUR FINAL
COURSE GRADE IS DETERMINED BY HOWWELL YOU DO FOR THE 4 QUARTERS, THE
MID-TERM (5%), AND THE FINAL EXAM (15%).
- Homework and classwork: homework will be both collected/checked in class and or submitted via Google
Classroom.
- Late homework assignments will be accepted for roughly half credit up to each progress
report and or report card.
* Late Significant Assignments and Projects: these activities will be dealt with by using a
declining point scale to prevent quarter failures. 10 points will be deducted the first day an
assignment is late. 5 additional points will be deducted each day thereafter. In certain cases,
projects requiring assembly or printing will be collected at the end of the day.
* Students who are legally excused from school must get the work they miss before they are absent
or on the day they return to school. Long-term illnesses will be dealt with on an individual basis.
- Projects and Presentations: guidelines and evaluation sheets will be provided. Students will

2. generally receive two grades: an individual grade and a group score.
- Preparation and Organization: come to class prepared to learn. Pens, something to write on,
and a way to keep your materials organized are a must. You are strongly encouraged to get a
three-ring binder (at least two inches). Keeping your Google drive organized is also crucial to your
success.
* Again, check my website and Google Classroom on a regular basis to stay on top of the course work.
- Plagiarism: copying one of your classmate’s work does not constitute “working together.” Copying and
pasting large portions text and claiming it as your own will not be tolerated. These situations will be dealt
with promptly and may result in significant penalties and severe disciplinary action.
- Class Participation: the following scoring guidelines will help me determine your class participation
grade for progress reports and report cards. The value of your class participation grade will increase
by 10 points each quarter. For example, class participation will be worth 20 for the 1st
quarter, 30 for
the 2nd
quarter, etc. …. The points will be split between the 1st
and 2nd
5-weeks.
Consider the 1st
5-weeks of the 1st
quarter for example
10 points = student is prepared and ready to work on a regular basis. Student consistently makes positive
contributions to class. THE STUDENT IS BOTH COURTEOUSAND RESPECTFUL. The student uses
electronic devices for Social Studies appropriate educational purposes.
8 points = participation is average.
6 points and below = student participation is very negative. Student violates the electronic device policyon
a regular basis.
IV. The Exams
1. In addition to the mid-term, you will take a cumulative examination developed by me during the
June examination period.
- The Regents exam in Global History & Geography is a required state exam taken in
June of your sophomore year. The exam, however, now only covers what you learn in 10th
grade. However, skills acquired in 9th grade are crucial to your success in 10th grade.
V. A New Beginning
- This is your chance for a fresh start. Recognize that everything you do over the next four
years “counts.” GET ORGANIZED, BE PREPARED, AND HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
This document will be posted on the website throughout the year under Course Guidelines.