Mr. McGregor
Room B 132
Foundations of Geography
Europe
Model UN
Eastern Europe
Digital Citizenship
Middle East
Asia (Central, South & East)
Course Overview
In this course, students continue their study of world regions in order to answer the question, How did
geography and history shape the modern world? Students begin by studying medieval and modern Europe,
then they study the geography, history, and selected current events in the Middle East, Central Asia, and East
Asia. They will also read and analyze content specific materials: maps, charts, tables, graphs, primary sources
and political cartoons. Service Learning opportunities and real world connections are integrated throughout the
year.
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the
source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RH.6-8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains
related to history/social studies.
RH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in
print and digital texts
RH.6-8.8
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
Thesis standards can be accessed in full at www.corestandards.org/assets/ccssi_ela%20standards.pdf. Social
Studies/History Standards start on page 60.
Grading Policy
Grades are calculated using the following weighted scale:
Homework
10%
Quizzes/Tests/Projects
40%
Classwork
45%
Quarterly County Assessment
5%
Grading rubrics, when appropriate, will be handed out prior to certain assignments.
Parents, guardians and students are encouraged to log-on to ParentCONNECT throughout the year to monitor
academic progress. Any parent who does not have a log-on and password for ParentCONNECT should contact
Crofton Middle Schools office staff. Any student who is in danger of failing this course, or who has dropped at
least two letter grades for the marking period, will be notified by the teacher.
Homework
Students are responsible for writing down homework assignments in the Agenda Book and turning them in to
the bin on time. Homework may be posted on individual teachers Blackboard sites as well. Homework is not
always a written assignment and does include reviewing/organizing notes and studying for assessments.
Make-up Work
When absent, it is the students responsibility to obtain the make-up work and complete it at home.
Check the absent bulletin board for missing assignments. A note excusing the absence must be turned in to the
homeroom teacher.
Redo Policy
Students will have the opportunity to redo assignments, but this does NOT include homework and
Quarterly County Assessments. Students may redo a chunk of a project but may not redo the project in its
entirety. Students will have 10 days from the day the assignment was returned to complete the redo. In order to
redo the assignment, students must:
Have turned in the original assignment on time
Meet with the teacher during the Targeted Learning Opportunity (TLO) session to receive extra help.
The TLO session attended must be the first session after the graded assignment was returned by the
teacher.
Classwork assignments will have a due date. The following deductions will occur for assignments handed in late:
Days 1 to 4 late 10% reduction in grade
Day 5 late 20% reduction in grade
Day 6 and later zero credit given
Materials
Being prepared for class is the best way to ensure that every student will be a successful learner.
3-ring binder with labeled dividers for sections (Drills, Classwork, Homework and
Tests/Quizzes)
Dry erase marker for white boards
Highlighter
Pens (blue or black ink ONLY!)
1 pack of Markers and 1 pack of colored pencils
Pencils & erasers (replenish throughout the year)
Agenda Book
Classroom Rules
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to exhibit academic honesty in the completion of all course assignments, exams and other
instructional activities. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be
tolerated and will result in discipline or academic consequences. Printing or copying web pages and turning them
in as original work is not accepted.
Return this page ONLY! Keep the rest of this packet at home for future reference.
DUE: ____________________________________________________
I acknowledge that I have read and understood this packet and will comply
with expectations as stated.
STUDENTS NAME (print): _____________________________________________________ Per. #: _______
STUDENTS SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________________________
Walker: ______