1. To gain a better Understanding of the history of the World / U.S.A..
2. Develop Crtical Thinking skills.
3. Develop the ability to recognize Multiple Perspectives.
4. Develop Research skills
5. Develop Social and Verbal skills
6. To create a postive and lasting classroom Community.
PARTICIPATION = 15%
TERM PAPER = 20%
HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK / GROUP WORK = 30%
STUDENT NOTEBOOK = 20%
QUIZES / FINAL = 15%
1. All Sonoma Valley High rules / consequences apply in the classroom.
2. Respect all the opinions, ideas, and beliefs expressed in the classroom. Raise your hand if you want to contribute, and respect your classmates right to contribute.
3. Always use Common Sense. You'd be surprised at how much you already know.
4. Be Responsible for your actions in class. If you act as a responsible person you will be treated as one.
5. Be Honest with your classmates and your teacher. Honesty breeds trust, and trust breeds community.
6. Remember you are in the Neutral Zone in our classroom. The classroom is a safe place for all of us to interact with one another.
7. Please show up to class and be on time. If you have to leave early, or show up late, please let Mr. Gibson know ahead of time.