Social Studies
Mrs. Norton's Page

To E-mail Mrs. Norton: Click Here

                                                             Phone:  673-0423 Ext. 5109

                        Student Teacher:  Ms. McCullough (Fall Semester 2007)

Major Texts:  India    China    Japan  Africa  (Globe Series), Hammond Comparative Atlas, supplemental readings

Homework Expectations:  Homework is assigned daily and on weekends.  It is collected and evaluated for accuracy and thoroughness.  Homework is expected to be completed and submitted on a daily basis since it is an integral part of classroom activities and preparation for class.  Occasionally readings will be assigned and followed by a reading check during the next class period to encourage student accountability.  LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. 

Topic assignment sheets/weekly class schedules are distributed regularly and must be kept in your notebooks at all times.  They are extremely helpful in remembering what assignments are on a given day.  The assignments are subject to change due to time constraints or other variables.  Daily homework assignments are posted on the board.

Grading: 

Homework is counted as 10% of the marking period grade.  In-class work, quizzes, tests, projects, CAPT essays and other work represent the 90% of the grade.  Projects, the research paper(assigned in February), quizzes and unit tests carry considerable weight.

A quiz will be administered at the end of each topic that will cover material covered in homework assignments, classroom discussions, etc.  Review guides are provided for preparation.  In addition, there can be other checks on progress concerning homework given during the week.  Students are encouraged to review daily.

A student can check his/her grade on a weekly basis.  Grades are updated weekly.

Skills Emphasized in Honors Global Studies 9:

outlining chapters, reading lengthy documents, identifying/writing thesis statements, map analysis, reading for information, note taking, CAPT Essays, critical thinking assignments, Internet inquiry, research paper procedures.

General Expectations:

• Students are expected to come prepared for class with a notebook, text, pen and appropriate tools necessary for the daily classroom endeavor.

• Textbooks are given to each student.  They must be covered at all times.

• Daily attendance is required.  See student handbook regarding attendance policy. 

• It is imperative than when a student is absent, that he/she brings a note to the main office in order to obtain a MAKE UP SHEET FOR THEIR MISSING WORK. Three days for each absence are allowed by school policy to make up work.  Any work submitted after that day will not be accepted and will result in a zero unless the Assistant Principal grants and extension.

• Notebooks must be kept in reasonable order.  Preparation is a must in an Honors course in order to actively participate in class discussion.

• Progress reports are issued to each student at the midpoint of each marking period.  Report cards/progress reports are distributed during their last class on the designated days in the school calendar.