Course Syllabus World History 2024-2025

• Instructor:  Mr. Lambert

• Office Location:  Health Science Barn

• Office Hours: Usually 4:00-5:00 pm M-F

• Conferences:  Please email me if you need to schedule a conference 

• E-mail:  slambert@gsiccharter.education

High school World History studies significant events and themes in world history. We will begin with a brief study of world geography. Then we will move on to the study of the earliest civilizations and continue to examine significant developments and themes in all world regions. We will finally end with a study of the 21st century and globalization.

Class Supply List: Bring with you to each class

• Charged chromebook…you might wanna get a wireless mouse because moving through slides will be easier with a mouse

• Pen or Pencils

• Notebook with paper to take notes.  This can be a spiral notebook or paper in your binder

• Minimum 1.5 in 3-ring binder for handouts, study guides, and homework

• Index cards (can be lined or unlined)

Grading and Grade Scale

• Formative assessments (quizzes, classwork, homework)....30%

• Performative assessments (presentations, participation)...30%

• Summative assessments (unit tests, projects).....40%

Notebook

You must keep a neat notebook that will have your papers for class. Dividers can help organize your binder in a way that benefits you best. You will get a major test grade at the end of each term for your notebook.  I’ll give you the standards for this in the first few weeks of class.

Make-up Work

YOU are responsible for finding out what you missed if you are ever absent and getting any work that you missed made up. NO MAKE-UP WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES!! You will have the same number of days that you were absent to turn in any make-up work.

Integrity Policy

Students must submit their own authentic work. Plagiarism is against school policy. Failure to adhere to the integrity policy will result in a grade of “0” and an office referral.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES and DISCIPLINE CODE

Infractions

• Tardy to class (3 tardies counts as an unexcused absence)

• Disrespecting authority

• Not following the teacher’s instructions

• Dress Code violations

• Chewing gum (NO GUM in class)

• Not respecting other students and their possessions

• Cell phone violation (NO CELL PHONES, AIR PODS, EAR BUDS, or SMART WATCHES are to be used or seen in class) Keep them in your bookbag TURNED OFF or on SILENT

Classroom Rules

• Show respect to other students

• Use appropriate language (no cussing or foul language)

• Keep the classroom clean. Put your trash in the trash can

• Follow the Student Handbook Rules along with the Classroom Rules

• Come to class on time and come in quietly. Get out your chromebook and all the materials needed for class and be ready to start after the tardy bell rings.

Consequences

• First Offense: Verbal warning/behavior tracking filled out

• Second Offense: Parent Contact

• Third Offense: Behavior Referral to and administrator

Acknowledgment of Syllabus and Rules

I, _____________________________________________, understand and promise to adhere to the above syllabus and the rules and regulations stated within it. I also understand the consequences of my actions if I choose to break one of the rules stated above. 

__________________________________________________________________

(Student Signature and Date)

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(Parent/Guardian Signature and Date)

Environmental Science Syllabus 2024-2025

Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics

What to Expect for Environmental Science 2024-2025

Contact Information:                                                        

    Teacher:  Mr. Lambert    

    E-mail: slambert@gsiccharter.education

    Conference by appointment only

Class Materials:  Required Daily!!

 1 ½  inch  or 2 inch 3-ring binder with paper                                                    Pencils/Pens                                                            charged Chromebook

Notebook dividers (6)                                            Scientific Calculator                   Colored pencils or markers

Course Description:

The Environmental Science course integrates the study of many components of our environment, including the human impact on our planet. Students investigate the flow of energy and cycling of matter within ecosystems, and evaluate types, availability, allocation, and sustainability of energy resources. Instruction should focus on student data collection and analysis from field and laboratory experiences. Some concepts are global; in those cases, interpretation of global data sets from scientific sources is strongly recommended. Chemistry, physics, mathematical, and technological concepts should be integrated throughout the course. Whenever possible, careers related to environmental science should be emphasized. This course is a laboratory course that will teach lab safety and other lab principles in addition to teaching state prescribed standards.  Environmental Science has a final exam at the end of the year which counts as 20% of the student’s final grade calculation.  Exam exemption is an option…..stay tuned!

Grading Scale for 9 week grading period:

• Formative Assessments for learning  (quizzes, classwork, homework,)...………………………..…….25%

• Performance Assessments (labs, presentations)………………………………………….………...…..35%

• Summative Assessments of learning (unit tests, projects)……………………………………….……..40%

 Notebook requirement: You will be expected to keep a notebook (1 ½ to 2 inch 3- ring binder) for this class ONLY.  An organized notebook makes a great study tool!!  Label your notebook dividers as follows and place them in your 3 ring binder:

• Miscellaneous

• Energy & Matter

• Stability & Change 

• Energy Resources

• Human Impact

• Population Growth

Makeup work will be allowed within 5 days of your return to school with an excused absence.  Make up tests will be given after school. It is YOUR responsibility to get YOUR missed work.  No Makeup work will be allowed or accepted with an Unexcused Absence. 

Integrity Policy

Students must submit their own authentic work. Plagiarism is against the school policy. Failure to adhere to the integrity policy will result in a grade of “0” and an office referral.

CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES 

BE ON TIME! 

-Be inside the classroom & seated when class begins. 

BE PREPARED!

     -Bring your charged Chrome Book and all required supplies every day.

     -No passes out of class for any reason!

     -Be ready to work when you come through the door.

     - If it’s a lab day, please remember Lab Safety and dress  properly!

BE ON TASK!

• Pay careful, intelligent attention in class.

• Follow Lab Safety Rules and Protocol

• NO CELL PHONES/Smart Watches/Ear Buds 

• Turn cell phones off/Turn off and remove Smart Watches during Class. Store in backpack or in designated area in the classroom.  Failure to do so will result in Consequences listed below.

• NO GUM, FOOD OR OPEN DRINKS!  DO NOT EAT IN CLASS or LAB! 

• Bottled Water with a screw-on cap or other no-spill container is okay.

• We have so much to do, you should always be busy!

• If you are unsure of what to do, please ask.

BE RESPECTFUL!

     -of others:

         -No profanity or verbal abuse!

         -Keep noise to a reasonable level.

-Do not talk while others are talking; raise your hand to get my attention.      

         -The teacher dismisses the class!

    -of property:

         -Do not write on your desk unless instructed to do so!

         -Do not remove community property!

         -Do not borrow anything that is not yours without asking first!

         -Dispose of trash. There are 2 waste baskets in the classroom. 

    -of yourself:

         -Follow the dress code as set forth in the student handbook!

         -Show pride in your work!

BE SUCCESSFUL!

     -Set goals and have purpose.

-You’re here to learn and achieve those goals and I’m here to help you!

Consequences:

      First offense: Verbal Warning                 

      Second offense: Parent Contact             

      Third offense: Office Discipline Referral

      *For not bringing Chrome Book to Class: See Consequences listed above PLUS Zero Grade on Assignment