Syllabus 2019-20
Geography
Fall/Spring 2019-2020 10th Grade,
Mr. Taylor
Course Syllabus
Materials:
Each student will be required to have a notebook, spiral or 3-ring which will be graded. Each student will be assigned a textbook(TBA) which must be returned at the end of the year.
Course: This is an elective this year at AMA. We will explore and research our planet in general. Students will learn about the various continents and the countries and peoples that reside there. We will learn about the conservation of species as well as the planet. Students will gain added perspective on various cultures around the world and suggest possible answers to the world’s problems.
Students and Parents will be able to access assignments and class announcements on Schoology as well as our class blog: AMAGeography.blogspot.com
Scoring:
Final grades will be assessed based on a point total at the conclusion of the course. Classwork/homework,assessments,participation, group/individual projects/presentations,
Grading Scale : A=100-90% , B= 89-80%, C=79-70%, D=69-65%,64% and below=Fail
Classroom Rules:
No throwing ANYTHING in the classroom
No talking during instruction (unless instructed or during class discussion)
No eating in class (a bottle of water is acceptable)
No cell phone use in the classroom unless instructed (See cell phone policy-attached)
AMA lanyards and valid ID are to be worn at ALL times while on campus.
Strict adherence to AMA and LAUSD dress code
Cheating and/or plagiarism are strictly prohibited. (see academic Integrity Policy-attached)
Consequences;
The first offense the student will receive a warning.
The second offense will result in classroom detention with teacher immediately after school
The next and any subsequent offenses will result in a call home as well as a meeting with the Principal.
I can be reached for parent meetings through the main AMA office at 310-847-1460, or at lawerence.tayloriii@lausd.net.
Fall/Spring 2019-2020 10th Grade,
Mr. Taylor
Course Syllabus
Materials:
Each student will be required to have a notebook, spiral or 3-ring which will be graded. Each student will be assigned a textbook(TBA) which must be returned at the end of the year.
Course: This is an elective this year at AMA. We will explore and research our planet in general. Students will learn about the various continents and the countries and peoples that reside there. We will learn about the conservation of species as well as the planet. Students will gain added perspective on various cultures around the world and suggest possible answers to the world’s problems.
Students and Parents will be able to access assignments and class announcements on Schoology as well as our class blog: AMAGeography.blogspot.com
Scoring:
Final grades will be assessed based on a point total at the conclusion of the course. Classwork/homework,assessments,participation, group/individual projects/presentations,
Grading Scale : A=100-90% , B= 89-80%, C=79-70%, D=69-65%,64% and below=Fail
Classroom Rules:
No throwing ANYTHING in the classroom
No talking during instruction (unless instructed or during class discussion)
No eating in class (a bottle of water is acceptable)
No cell phone use in the classroom unless instructed (See cell phone policy-attached)
AMA lanyards and valid ID are to be worn at ALL times while on campus.
Strict adherence to AMA and LAUSD dress code
Cheating and/or plagiarism are strictly prohibited. (see academic Integrity Policy-attached)
Consequences;
The first offense the student will receive a warning.
The second offense will result in classroom detention with teacher immediately after school
The next and any subsequent offenses will result in a call home as well as a meeting with the Principal.
I can be reached for parent meetings through the main AMA office at 310-847-1460, or at lawerence.tayloriii@lausd.net.
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