Dear Parents:Dear Parents:

Welcome to the start of another great year at Ironwood Ridge High School! YourWelcome to the start of another great year at Ironwood Ridge High School! Your son/daughter is enrolled in my son/daughter is enrolled in my World HistoryWorld History class. class.

Please take a few minutes this week to read my syllabus which you will find onlinePlease take a few minutes this week to read my syllabus which you will find online at at www.amphi.comwww.amphi.com. The syllabus contains information such as materials needed,. The syllabus contains information such as materials needed, grading procedures, class rules and policies, and guidelines for success.grading procedures, class rules and policies, and guidelines for success.

Your student’s first assignment (10 points) is to 1) read my class syllabus, 2)Your student’s first assignment (10 points) is to 1) read my class syllabus, 2) complete the syllabus scavenger hunt handout, and 3) complete the syllabus scavenger hunt handout, and 3) return this letter withreturn this letter with student and parent signaturesstudent and parent signatures by Monday, August 15by Monday, August 15 thth . Please contact me with any. Please contact me with any questions. I look forward to working with you!questions. I look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,Sincerely, See you at OPEN HOUSE!See you at OPEN HOUSE!

August 24August 24thth at 6 p.m. at 6 p.m.April Kozubal, M.A.April Kozubal, M.A.World History and Pre A.P. Global Studies TeacherWorld History and Pre A.P. Global Studies TeacherCo-Sponsor, IRHS History ClubCo-Sponsor, IRHS History Club--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have read and discussed the classroom rules and guidelines for success with my I have read and discussed the classroom rules and guidelines for success with my son/daughter ____________________________, who is enrolled in World History with son/daughter ____________________________, who is enrolled in World History with Mrs. Kozubal.Mrs. Kozubal.

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Welcome to World HistoryWelcome to World History

With Ms. Kozubal!With Ms. Kozubal!

Why I teach HistoryWhy I teach HistoryI teach history because I love history! It is a subject that is fundamental to learning aboutI teach history because I love history! It is a subject that is fundamental to learning about life.life.

The study of the past helps studentsThe study of the past helps students understand their modern world. It providesunderstand their modern world. It provides context and understanding to the roots ofcontext and understanding to the roots of current global problems. It explores thecurrent global problems. It explores the question of what does it mean to be human?question of what does it mean to be human? How are we connected to the other peopleHow are we connected to the other people and nations on the planet? It introducesand nations on the planet? It introduces students to perspectives other than their own,students to perspectives other than their own, which helps them grow.which helps them grow.

This summer, along with my colleague, Ms.This summer, along with my colleague, Ms. Gipson, I took students to Eastern Europe for aGipson, I took students to Eastern Europe for a hands on history experience to visit placeshands on history experience to visit places such as the Berlin Wall, Auchswitz, and thesuch as the Berlin Wall, Auchswitz, and the House of Terror in Budapest. We learned soHouse of Terror in Budapest. We learned so much about other peoples, times, and placesmuch about other peoples, times, and places and I can’t wait to share it all with historyand I can’t wait to share it all with history students this year! students this year!

What you need forWhat you need for class:class:

1.1. A single subject, college ruled (70 or 80A single subject, college ruled (70 or 80 pages) spiral notebookpages) spiral notebook for each for each semester. semester.

2.2. Black or blue pen and pencil for daily work.Black or blue pen and pencil for daily work.3.3. A small box of colored pencilsA small box of colored pencils4. glue sticks4. glue sticks

Required TextRequired Text:: World History The Human World History The Human Experience, The Modern Era Experience, The Modern Era Glencoe McGraw Hill; 2001 Glencoe McGraw Hill; 2001

Website: Website: www. www. wworldhistory.me.glencoe.comorldhistory.me.glencoe.com

Course DescriptionCourse DescriptionMy goal is to teach a survey course that is both meaningful and memorable, by connecting the pastMy goal is to teach a survey course that is both meaningful and memorable, by connecting the past and present and by teaching students how to think like historians. and present and by teaching students how to think like historians. Students will learn world historyStudents will learn world history from prehistoric to modern times as outlined by the Arizona state standards. Also, they will learnfrom prehistoric to modern times as outlined by the Arizona state standards. Also, they will learn geography and current events. geography and current events. In addition to the textbook, students will learn historyIn addition to the textbook, students will learn history from primary source documents, videos, simulations, role plays, music, internetfrom primary source documents, videos, simulations, role plays, music, internet activities, research, lectures, maps, political cartoons, and History Alive! activities.activities, research, lectures, maps, political cartoons, and History Alive! activities. For example, we will do a “riverboat tour” of ancient Egypt and a “walking tour” ofFor example, we will do a “riverboat tour” of ancient Egypt and a “walking tour” of ancient Greece and Renaissance Florence.ancient Greece and Renaissance Florence.

Arizona State StandardsArizona State StandardsThe state standards for high school History are available on the Arizona Department of Education The state standards for high school History are available on the Arizona Department of Education website, website, www.ade.az.govwww.ade.az.gov, or you may request a copy from me., or you may request a copy from me.

Ms. Gipson and Mrs. Kozubal , co-sponsors of the IRHS History Club leading a tour to Rome in June,Ms. Gipson and Mrs. Kozubal , co-sponsors of the IRHS History Club leading a tour to Rome in June, 20142014

Biography – Mrs. KozubalBiography – Mrs. Kozubal (ka-zoo-bull) (It’s(ka-zoo-bull) (It’s Polish!)Polish!)

This is my 22nd year of teaching high school students!This is my 22nd year of teaching high school students! It is my 16th year teaching at It is my 16th year teaching at Ironwood Ridge and my 4th year as co-sponsor of the IRHS History Club,. I have been teaching atIronwood Ridge and my 4th year as co-sponsor of the IRHS History Club,. I have been teaching at IRHS since it opened in 2001. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona and thenIRHS since it opened in 2001. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona and then returned to earn a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. I am certified by the state ofreturned to earn a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. I am certified by the state of Arizona to teach Social Studies on the secondary level. I lived in Germany for five years and haveArizona to teach Social Studies on the secondary level. I lived in Germany for five years and have traveled widely in Western Europe, including recent educational trips to Poland, Hungary, Spain,traveled widely in Western Europe, including recent educational trips to Poland, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria , the Czech Republic, Great Britain and France. My family is from Kankakee,Italy, Germany, Austria , the Czech Republic, Great Britain and France. My family is from Kankakee, Illinois. I have two amazing children who are in third and fifth grades. In addition to World History, IIllinois. I have two amazing children who are in third and fifth grades. In addition to World History, I teach Pre- A.P. Global Studies. My previous experience includes serving as Social Studiesteach Pre- A.P. Global Studies. My previous experience includes serving as Social Studies Department Chair, National Honor Society Advisor and four years on the Teacher Advisory Council toDepartment Chair, National Honor Society Advisor and four years on the Teacher Advisory Council to the Superintendent. (TAC). the Superintendent. (TAC).

What will you be learning in this class?What will you be learning in this class?

Well, 4000 plus years of history to start with, but so much more! You will meet fascinating peopleWell, 4000 plus years of history to start with, but so much more! You will meet fascinating people you have never even heard of before and sharpen the following skills:you have never even heard of before and sharpen the following skills:

Analyzing primary source documentsAnalyzing primary source documents Identifying and comparing multiple perspectivesIdentifying and comparing multiple perspectives Evaluating historical decisionsEvaluating historical decisions Exploring cause and effect relationships Exploring cause and effect relationships Using graphic organizersUsing graphic organizers Map readingMap reading

First semesterFirst semester = Geography review, Intro to History, and = Geography review, Intro to History, and Chapters 1-10Chapters 1-10Early Civilizations thru the American RevolutionEarly Civilizations thru the American Revolution

Second semesterSecond semester = = Chapters 11-26Chapters 11-26French Revolution thru the Collapse of CommunismFrench Revolution thru the Collapse of Communism

Grades Grades

Grading scale:Grading scale:

A = 90-100%A = 90-100% D = 60-69%D = 60-69%B = 80-89%B = 80-89% F = 59 and belowF = 59 and belowC = 70-79%C = 70-79%

Notebook/Classwork = 20%Notebook/Classwork = 20%Notebook/Homework = 20%Notebook/Homework = 20%Class projects/Participation/Discussion = 15%Class projects/Participation/Discussion = 15%Tests and quizzes = 30%Tests and quizzes = 30%Final Exam = 15%Final Exam = 15%

**Grades will be posted online.Grades will be posted online.*Notebooks will be graded every two to three*Notebooks will be graded every two to three weeks. weeks. *All assignments must be turned in on time.*All assignments must be turned in on time.*10 points extra credit is available with each *10 points extra credit is available with each notebook check for title pages, illustrationsnotebook check for title pages, illustrations and visual appearanceand visual appearance

Participation pointsParticipation points25 points per week. These points are earned by actively participating in class25 points per week. These points are earned by actively participating in class discussions, debates, and class activities. You cannot earn these points if you arediscussions, debates, and class activities. You cannot earn these points if you are texting, off task, or if you are absent. If you are absent, you must attendtexting, off task, or if you are absent. If you are absent, you must attend conference period and work with the teacher in order to earn your participationconference period and work with the teacher in order to earn your participation points you missed.points you missed.

Major Assignments Major Assignments

1.1. Interactive History notebookInteractive History notebook.. Students will keep the majority of their classwork andStudents will keep the majority of their classwork and homework in a spiral notebook that will be collected periodically throughout the semester. homework in a spiral notebook that will be collected periodically throughout the semester. The notebook is approximately 40% of the class grade. Sample notebooks will be provided inThe notebook is approximately 40% of the class grade. Sample notebooks will be provided in class and instructions for notebook set up will be posted on my webpage and explained in class and instructions for notebook set up will be posted on my webpage and explained in class. The notebook is a great tool to keep you organized and help you study for tests and theclass. The notebook is a great tool to keep you organized and help you study for tests and the final exam.final exam.

2.2. Reading outline notes.Reading outline notes. A template for taking weekly reading notes from the textbook A template for taking weekly reading notes from the textbook will be on my webpage.will be on my webpage.

3.3. In the fall, we will create a In the fall, we will create a Travel brochure of medieval castles and Travel brochure of medieval castles and cathedrals. cathedrals. We will learn all about medieval architecture and create a tour of our favoriteWe will learn all about medieval architecture and create a tour of our favorite castles and cathedrals.castles and cathedrals.

4.4. In early winter, we will create aIn early winter, we will create a Renaissance art museum in the classroomRenaissance art museum in the classroom.. We will learn how to identify the major characteristics of Renaissance art andWe will learn how to identify the major characteristics of Renaissance art and everyone will create an art analysis poster of one of their favorite Renaissance arteveryone will create an art analysis poster of one of their favorite Renaissance art pieces.pieces.

5.5. Sometime in the Spring, we will learn about genocides in world history. YouSometime in the Spring, we will learn about genocides in world history. You will create and deliver will create and deliver Genocide presentations Genocide presentations and a and a classroomclassroom memorial to the victims of genocides in world history.memorial to the victims of genocides in world history.

StudentStudent ExpectationsExpectations

In order to achieve success in this class, each student is expected to:In order to achieve success in this class, each student is expected to:

Complete all assigned work, including homework.Complete all assigned work, including homework. Participate in classroom discussions and activities.Participate in classroom discussions and activities. Ask questions if you don’t understand or you’re not sure.Ask questions if you don’t understand or you’re not sure. Have a positive attitude.Have a positive attitude. Put forth your best effort. Turn in work that you are proud of.Put forth your best effort. Turn in work that you are proud of. Get organized. Write down your homework and your due dates in aGet organized. Write down your homework and your due dates in a

student planner and bring required materials to class each day.student planner and bring required materials to class each day. Demonstrate respect toward other students and the teacher.Demonstrate respect toward other students and the teacher. Help create a classroom community.Help create a classroom community.

Cheating/PlagiarismCheating/PlagiarismStudents Students are allowed to shareare allowed to share lecture notes and video notes. lecture notes and video notes. All other work, especially sectionAll other work, especially section assessments and reading notes must be original student work.assessments and reading notes must be original student work.

Students will abide by the guidelines of the IRHS Honor Code outlined in the Student Handbook.Students will abide by the guidelines of the IRHS Honor Code outlined in the Student Handbook. Consequences for cheating/plagiarism will be decided on an individual basis, and may includeConsequences for cheating/plagiarism will be decided on an individual basis, and may include redoing an assignment or receiving a zero; parents will be notified. Please note: redoing an assignment or receiving a zero; parents will be notified. Please note: Any talking at anyAny talking at any point during a test administration will be considered cheating and student will receive a zero on theirpoint during a test administration will be considered cheating and student will receive a zero on their test and parent will be contacted.test and parent will be contacted.

1) 1) BeBe on time. on time. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings. 2) 2) Be respectfulBe respectful.. Follow teacher’s directions. Treat teacher and fellow students Follow teacher’s directions. Treat teacher and fellow students with courtesy. with courtesy. Do not talk while the teacher or other students are talking.Do not talk while the teacher or other students are talking. Use Use appropriate language. Do not write or draw on any school property. appropriate language. Do not write or draw on any school property. KeepKeep youryour workwork areaarea neatneat..

3) 3) Be productiveBe productive.. Use your classtime wisely. Complete your assignments. Use your classtime wisely. Complete your assignments. Participate in discussions. Socialize outside of class. Participate in discussions. Socialize outside of class. No ipods, cell phones, or otherNo ipods, cell phones, or other electronic items that will distract from the classroom environment. These itemselectronic items that will distract from the classroom environment. These items must be turned off and be put in your backpack.must be turned off and be put in your backpack.

Consequences for breaking the rules:Consequences for breaking the rules:

If you choose to break a rule:If you choose to break a rule:1.1. Verbal warning.Verbal warning.2. Teacher/student conference and/or seat change.2. Teacher/student conference and/or seat change.3. Detention/parent contact 3. Detention/parent contact 4. Referral to Principal/ in-school suspension.4. Referral to Principal/ in-school suspension.

*Consequences for I-pods, cell phones, other electronics:*Consequences for I-pods, cell phones, other electronics:A. 1A. 1stst offense: verbal warning and confiscation of P.E.D. (personal electronic offense: verbal warning and confiscation of P.E.D. (personal electronic device) until end of class and loss of daily participation pointsdevice) until end of class and loss of daily participation points

B. 2B. 2ndnd offense: confiscation of P.E.D. and lunch detention , loss of points offense: confiscation of P.E.D. and lunch detention , loss of pointsC. 3C. 3rdrd offense: your P.E.D. will be confiscated and turned over to admin. office offense: your P.E.D. will be confiscated and turned over to admin. office at the end of the period. You will have to wait to be called down by admin .at the end of the period. You will have to wait to be called down by admin . office to retrieve your phone P.E.D. ; loss of pointsoffice to retrieve your phone P.E.D. ; loss of points

Mrs. Kozubal’s Classroom PoliciesMrs. Kozubal’s Classroom Policies Tardy Policy Tardy Policy

Students are expected to arrive to class on time. It is disruptive and disrespectful to theStudents are expected to arrive to class on time. It is disruptive and disrespectful to the teacher and the rest of the class to repeatedly arrive late to class. It is also detrimental to your ownteacher and the rest of the class to repeatedly arrive late to class. It is also detrimental to your own success. success. A student is late if they are not in their assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.A student is late if they are not in their assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings. This class starts when the bell rings. This class starts when the bell rings.

11stst & 2 & 2ndnd tardy per semester = verbal warning tardy per semester = verbal warning33rdrd tardy per semester = lunch detention and/or parent contact tardy per semester = lunch detention and/or parent contact

44thth tardy per semester = office referral. tardy per semester = office referral.

I-pods, cell phone policyI-pods, cell phone policy – – –You will not–You will not be texting in this class. You will bebe texting in this class. You will be learning. They are not allowed unlesslearning. They are not allowed unless we are using them to conductwe are using them to conduct research.research.All electronic devices will be put away in yourAll electronic devices will be put away in your backpack before the bell rings. backpack before the bell rings. Consequences include Consequences include 1. verbal warning and1. verbal warning and confiscation of phone until the end of class.confiscation of phone until the end of class.

2. lunch detention2. lunch detention 3. your P.E.D. will be confiscated and turned over to 3. your P.E.D. will be confiscated and turned over to admin. office at the end of the period. You will have to wait to be calledadmin. office at the end of the period. You will have to wait to be called down by admin . office to retrieve your phone.down by admin . office to retrieve your phone.

Quality work policyQuality work policyStudents are expected to turn in neat, legible work. Illegible and/or sloppy work will be re-done inStudents are expected to turn in neat, legible work. Illegible and/or sloppy work will be re-done in order to receive a grade. Answer all questions (except vocab words) in complete sentences order to receive a grade. Answer all questions (except vocab words) in complete sentences ALWAYS.ALWAYS.

Attendance PolicyAttendance PolicyGood attendance and promptness are essential to good performance in school. Absence from classGood attendance and promptness are essential to good performance in school. Absence from class is often the greatest single cause of poor performance and achievement. Whenever a class isis often the greatest single cause of poor performance and achievement. Whenever a class is missed, whether excused or not, that experience can never be completely made-up. missed, whether excused or not, that experience can never be completely made-up. Completing theCompleting the make-up work does not compensate for the loss of insight gained during class discussion or the lossmake-up work does not compensate for the loss of insight gained during class discussion or the loss of competency gained through explanation, drill, and supervised activities. of competency gained through explanation, drill, and supervised activities.

The attendance policy will be followed as outlined in the Student Handbook: students with 9The attendance policy will be followed as outlined in the Student Handbook: students with 9 or more absences per semester will be placed on behavior contract by IRHS administrationor more absences per semester will be placed on behavior contract by IRHS administration and may lose the opportunity to earn credit for the class. and may lose the opportunity to earn credit for the class.

Makeup Work PolicyMakeup Work PolicyStudents are required to make up any work they miss when they are absent.Students are required to make up any work they miss when they are absent. It is the It is the

student’s responsibilitystudent’s responsibility to check with me for missed work, and to schedule any makeup tests. to check with me for missed work, and to schedule any makeup tests. Students are allowed one day for each day of an excused absence to make up missed work; Students are allowed one day for each day of an excused absence to make up missed work; teststests must be made up within three daysmust be made up within three days. .

Late work policy Late work policy Late work Late work will notwill not be accepted be accepted. (Please contact teacher if there are special. (Please contact teacher if there are special

circumstances.) circumstances.)

Teacher ContactTeacher Contact

Students - Conference periodStudents - Conference period :: If you have any questions, concerns, or need extra help, If you have any questions, concerns, or need extra help, please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to meet with you during conference period. You areplease do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to meet with you during conference period. You are encouraged to come to conference hour before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Conferenceencouraged to come to conference hour before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Conference hour may be used for tutoring, making up tests, making up missed work, meeting for a class project,hour may be used for tutoring, making up tests, making up missed work, meeting for a class project, researching in the library, club meetings, and parent/student conferences (by appointment).researching in the library, club meetings, and parent/student conferences (by appointment).

Parents:Parents: The best way to contact me is by email at The best way to contact me is by email at akozubal@amphi.comakozubal@amphi.com. .

WebsiteWebsite:: My website is located at My website is located at www.amphi.comwww.amphi.com. Select “Ironwood Ridge” and then. Select “Ironwood Ridge” and then “Faculty and Staff” “Faculty and Staff”

Have a great school year!Have a great school year!