1. WELCOME! MRS. JESSICA EWALD WORLD HISTORY II PSYCHOLOGY GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES

2. WORLD HISTORY IIWORLD HISTORY II  In this sophomore level history class, students will have the opportunity to study a plethora of cultures from approximately 1500 to the present, with a focus on the modern world.  Historical development and its impact upon world cultures are central themes of World History. Emphasis on:  comparative political, economic, and social systems  current crises, international relations, and the increasing interdependence of nations.

3. GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUESGLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES  A semester class intended to provide a broad, general introduction to sociology. The course will emphasize:  How the basic subject matter of sociology has been attained by studying different social diversities  How to think analytically and critically about the society in which we live  How the world works within societies in comparison to American society, with a focus of enhanced clarity and insight  How we will be better able to live our own lives more effectively and fruitfully

4. PSYCHOLOGY  A semester class intended to provide a broad, general introduction to psychology. The course will emphasize:  How the basic subject matter of psychology has been attained by scientific methods  How patterns and variations of human behavior and the process of human development occur  The course will help students see how psychological knowledge can be applied to improve the quality of life.

5. GRADING & WHAT IT’S BASED ON…GRADING & WHAT IT’S BASED ON…  Based on a point system  The breakdown is categorized on individualized summative assessments and ongoing formative assessments.  90% Summative assignments  10% Formative assignments

6. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTSSUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS  Assessments which measure student understanding and mastery of content  Tests, quizzes, projects, & Interactive Notebook Worth 90%

7. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTSFORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS  Assessments and activities which allow students and teacher to gauge progress toward mastery  Individualized and collaborative assessments, including class work, group work, homework, small projects, and quizzes Worth 10%

8. HOMEWORK  On a daily basis, homework will typically not be graded  HOWEVER, the assignment’s material will be represented in the following class period’s lesson and/or quiz  All assignments are eventually graded in a summative assessment form via the Interactive Notebook Quarterly grade

9. ASSESSING THE ASSESSMENTSASSESSING THE ASSESSMENTS  All assessment items, graded or not graded, will be marked in Phoenix  If your student did not do well on a quiz or test, you can see the progression (or in this case, lack thereof) through Phoenix  Example:  Homework assignment of a religion chart was given  Student chooses to not do the assignment  Religion chart quiz given the following class period  Student does not do well on the quiz due to not completing the homework assignment  You can actively see your student did not do the chart in Clarity, therefore did not perform well on the associated quiz

10. RETAKE POLICY, WORLD HISTORY IIRETAKE POLICY, WORLD HISTORY II  Students are eligible to retake any test within the quarter. The grade the student receives on the retake will replace the first grade they earned, regardless of whether the retake score is better or worse. They are offered multiple retake opportunities.  Retakes are always given in a different format to ensure mastery  In order to retake, student must have all formative assessments completed for that unit from the notebook. All retakes must be done ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE END OF THE QUARTER. Retakes are not available for quizzes or the interactive notebook.  Quiz grades can be enhanced if the unit test grade exceeds the original quiz score

11. RETAKE POLICY, GSI & PSYCHOLOGYRETAKE POLICY, GSI & PSYCHOLOGY  FOR GSI: Majority of assignments are project-based, retake opportunities will be created and judged on an individual project basis. The retake given will replace the original project score, regardless of whether or not the replaced score exceeds the original score.  FOR PSYCHOLOGY: Students are eligible to retake any test within the quarter. The grade the student receives on the retake will replace the first grade they earned, regardless of whether the retake score is better or worse. They are offered multiple retake opportunities.  Retakes are always given in a different format to ensure mastery  In order to retake, student must have all formative assessments completed for that unit from the notebook. Retakes are not available for quizzes or the interactive notebook.

12. CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION JESSICA EWALD  Jessica.ewald@lcps.org Jessica.ewald@lcps.org  School Phone: (571) 434-3200 (Social Studies Department)  Main workroom, 204  Classrooms 221 and 207  Check for updates on the school website and Phoenix!