Course Syllabus

Mr. Healy – 2009/2010

Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts

Current Textbook: World History: Patterns of Interaction     

CLASSROOM POLICY AND PROCEDURE

OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to enable the students to

successfully pass the Global History Regent's exam. The Global History and

Geography core curriculums are designed to focus on the five social studies

standards and common themes that reoccur across time and place, and seven

historical eras. 

This curriculum provides students with opportunity to

explore what is happening in various regions and civilizations at a given

time. In addition, it enables them to investigate issues and themes from

multiple perspectives and make global connections and linkages that lead to in-depth understanding.

As students explore the five social studies standards, they should have

the opportunity to explore the content and intellectual skills of these

disciplines.

CONDUCT: These are the basic rules- 1. Be Polite 2. Be Prepared-

Students will not be permitted to return to their lockers for material they

forgot to bring to class. 3. Be on time. 4. Generally…don’t be a knucklehead.

Homework: Will be assigned every Monday through Thursday. It is posted on the class website 

and if you register on line, you will receive e-mails and text messages with new postings.

Web Site: http://www.buffaloschools.org/webpages/jhealy/This website contains

 research material, homework assignments, projects, links to student sites and

everything you could possibly need to ace the regent’s exam.

MATERIALS:  1. 3 ring binder or large notebook with the ability to hold

handouts & hand in work. 2.  The "Patterns of Interaction" textbook. 3. An

assignment notebook. Also, final review books will be purchased later

in the school year.

EVALUATION:   Chapter & Unit Test 40%, Quizzes/Projects 20% and

Homework 40%.

GRADING POLICY:

1. Test will be given at the end of each Chapter or Unit.

2. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. A short quiz can be

given on the

previous night’s assignment.

3. Homework assignments will be given Monday to Thursday.

Homework is due the

next day, unless a specific due date is given.

CURRENT EVENTS There will be 30 Buffalo News and 20 USA Today’s

available every day for Global History students. Every other Friday, students

will present articles in class and create relevant discussions with their peers.

COMMUNITY SERVICE The Social Studies Department at BAVPA requires

community service from all sophomores, juniors and seniors. Guidelines will

be announced at a future date.