The Jess Schwartz Jewish Community High School
History 9
Ancient Greece through the Renaissance
2003-2004Grade: 9
Ms. Berrettoni
E-Mail: lberrettoni@JessSchwartz.comWelcome to a survey of European history from Ancient Greece through the Renaissance. In addition to building a body of factual knowledge, we will use history to learn how to think critically, argue a point coherently, and write clearly. Historical material will be presented through the text, primary documents, and various visual media. Writing is an important component to the curriculum.
Course Requirements
Materials
1. Text books
Bailkey, Readings in Ancient History (B)
Kagan, Ozment and Turner. The Western Heritage (K)
Perry, Sources of the Western Tradition. (P)
Aristophanes, Lysistrata.2. A binder with loose leaf paper and a folder or pocket folders is the best way to organize class notes and other course materials. These material, along with pertinent texts, need to accompany you to class.
3. I will provide you with the first assignment sheet which will include a list of important concepts from reading and class. After that you will be responsible to log on to this site to get your assignments. There will also be "questions to consider" available on this web site. Homework consists of reading so that you are prepared to participate in class. READ to REMEMBER. In addition, you should make flash cards of the key concepts; these, along with the "questions to consider" will help you focus. I guarantee these ideas will appear on quizzes and tests.
Expectations and Grading
1. Promptness to class and regular attendance are important. If you are late, please do not disturb the class when you enter. Sit down quietly and get the missed information from me or a classmate AFTER class. If a quiz or test has begun, you will have the remaining time to complete it. If you miss a quiz completely you will receive a "0" unless the absence is excused for medical reasons.
2. Your work will be evaluated on accuracy, detail, originality and organization. The evils of copying and plagiarism should not have to be mentioned, but I will do so. It is not acceptable to copy information from your text book or a classmate. Mr. Kagan rarely turns a phrase so well that he deserves direct quotation. You need to read and paraphrase the information. That is, integrate the ideas and use your own words. Plagiarism is the act of passing off the work, words or ideas of another person as your own. All information must be referenced. Copying an assignment from another student and plagiarism are unacceptable and either act will result in the grade of "0".
3. All work must be completed on time, that is, handed in during the class period unless otherwise specified by me. Homework cannot be turned in late unless you are absent. If you are absent, homework will be collect on the day you return. If you are absent the day a writing assignment is due, it is due in school by the time the class meets. If you plan to fax the assignment be sure that you call Ms. Black in the office to confirm that the document arrived completely. If you are absent and miss a quiz, you will take it the day you return at lunch. Arrangements will be made to make up an exam or in-class writing. If you are out of school with a prolonged illness, speak with me to arrange a schedule to make up your work. Late work, such as a writing assignment or project, will be penalized at the rate of one grade step per day. For example, a "B" paper will become a "B-" if one day late, a "C+" if two.
4. Tests will be of various formats, but will always include an essay. Other formats might include multiple choice, identification, matching or a time line.
5. Your grade will be determined by a total number of points earned out of the number possible during the semester.
If you have any questions or need extra help please come talk with me rather than fall behind.