MRS. CANTU ROOM 1732 Welcome to World Geography!.
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What is “Geography”?
Geography is the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth.
Topics to be Discussed
Fall Semester: Thinking Like a
Geographer The Physical World The Human World The United States and
Canada Latin America Europe Russia
Spring Semester: N. Africa, SW Asia, and
Central Asia Sub-Saharan Africa South Asia East Asia Southeast Asia Oceania
Grading
For Level Classes:51% = Summative Grades (tests and
projects)34% = Formative Grades (class assignments,
quizzes, homework, participation, etc.)15%=District Common Assessment
There are typically 15-20 daily grades, and five major grades a semester.
Textbooks
Students will be issued textbooks for World Geography. There will be textbooks in the classroom available for your use. You do not need to bring your textbook to class, unless instructed by the teacher.
Please leave your textbook at home.
Make-Up Work
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask for any work you have missed.
It is your responsibility to schedule a time with your instructor to make up any tests that you miss.
Tutorials
Tutoring is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:15, or by appointment.
Tutoring is also available during PLC, by appointment.
If you plan to attend tutorials, you will need to let me know in advance.
Notebooks and Supplies
You must have the following supplies every day: Spiral Notebook Pen or pencil Other project supplies as needed
Tardies
Any student will be counted tardy by the instructor if they are not inside the classroom when the tardy bell finishes ringing.
Headphones/Electronics/Cell Phones
Headphones are not allowed at any time. Cell phones are to be off, not on silent.Laptops are only to be used with
permission.
Academic Dishonesty
There is ZERO tolerance for academic dishonesty.
This includes cheating, copying, plagiarizing, fabrications, or falsification.
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