Obion County Central High School

528 Hwy 51 North

Troy, TN 38260

Course Syllabus for World History
Instructor: Coach Jackson
Contact Information: mjackson8@k12tn.net

World History Introduction and Rules




Proverbs 3:13
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.








Student Acknowledgement


I have read and I understand the information, policies and
rules contained in the Class Information Sheet.




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Print Name





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Student Signature



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Parent Signature



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Classroom Rules

Rule #1
Do What You Are Supposed to Do When You Are Supposed to Do It

Rule #2
Do Not Interrupt the Learning Environment

Rule #3
Stay Engaged

Rule #4
Respect Others

Rule #5
Do Not Cheat

Rule #6
Be Mature

Discipline Procedure:
A. POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
1. Praise for the student
2. Special Privileges
a. I do not treat all students the same. I treat students how they deserve to be treated. I do
have favorites, they are those students who come to class everyday prepared, do what they
are asked to do, and keep a positive attitude. I do pride myself on being as fair as possible
and being consistent in punishment regardless of who the student is. Thats not fair is
one of the sayings that gets under my skin, as students love to use that saying when fair
is referring to the fact that they did not get their way or they were told no.
3. Good Grades
4. A Great Education
B. NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
1. Verbal or written warning (Simply asking for the behavior to stop; or calling out the
name)
2. Student-Teacher conference (may ask student to stay after class)
3. Parent-Teacher conference (usually a telephone call at first, then later a request
to come to school)
5. Referral to appropriate house principal. As a general rule, I operate by a 3 strikes
your out policy. I document issues and the third time your name appears in my
documentation, I will give a referral.
SEVERE CLAUSE
Students and parents should be aware that major disruptions or infractions will result in the student
being sent to the appropriate principal without regard to the outlined discipline plan.

Common Classroom Procedures
A Systematic Way of Doing Things
Procedures For Coach Jacksons Classroom:
a. The purpose for classroom management is for students to learn well.
b. Classroom management exist for students not only to learn well, but learn
how to learn well.
General Daily Procedure:
1. DBQ Question / Summarize Cornell Notes / Introduction Work (10 Min)
2. Vocabulary Quiz (5 Min)
3. New Vocabulary (10 Min)
4. Daily Teaching Activity / Cornell Notes/ Guided Readings (45 Min)
5. Cornell Notes Quiz (10 Min)
6. Drill & Ceremony (5 Min)
How to Enter the Room:
a. Pick up your class folder
b. Do your socializing in the hall, come into class quietly, find your seat,
and quietly get started on the bell ringer. The teacher does not start the
class. I WILL COUNT YOU TARDY BE ON TIME.
c. Watch Channel One and complete the writing assignment without talking or
disrupting others.
d. If you complete the bell ringer, sit quietly till coach gives you further instructions.
e. Tardies will be given to those students who are not in the room by the
time the tardy bell rings.
Common Classroom Activities
1. Guided Readings
a. We will do Guided Readings together and there will be a quiz over them the
next day in class.
2. Cornell Notes
a. The Cornell Note method will be taught in class, anytime we use the Cornell
note method, you will be allowed to use the Cornell Notes on the Quiz.
Seat Work Guidelines.
a. Proper materials out
b. Work quietly and without disrupting others.
c. Stay on task.
d. DO NOT CHEAT.
Video Time
a. Correct worksheet out or spiral notebook to take notes on
b. Heads up or stand up
c. Do not talk or disturb others around you
d. Take appropriate notes or write correct answers when Coach Jackson stops the
video
e. If we take notes on the video, you can use those notes on the quiz
What to do with Progress Reports:
a. Get all progress reports that are given to you signed by your parents and returned
to Coach Jackson on the date given.
b. Bonus points will be awarded for having progress reports signed.

Bottom Line:
It is the students responsibility to start working in class, to stay focused during
class, and to keep up with all assignments

Grades:
1. Daily Work
2. Class Folders:
1. You will need to keep a folder for this class.
2. You will need to keep up with all notes and worksheets -- list will be
provided
3. An organization grade will be given for the notebook.
3. Quizzes: There will be many short quizzes this semester. DO NOT CHEAT.
4. Summaries: You will write summaries to show that you are comprehending what we
are doing in class.
5. Unit Test: We will have 5 1o0 point unit test that will be the largest part of your grade.
6. Mid-Term and Final: We will have a Mid-Term and Final each worth 200 points
7. End of Course Exam

Pet Peeves and Necessary Evils teaching the Modern Student
1. Cheating -- Zero and discipline referral will be given for cheating. A zero will be given if
cell phone out during quiz.
2. Cell Phone Guidelines
a. I see them out I will take them up and turn them into the office ACCORDING TO
BOARD POLICY.
b. During test, if I see a cell out, it is a zero and I will turn them into the office.
c. If you go to the bathroom, phone goes on the desk
d. If caught watching or filming video, automatic office referral