All Geo Classes 02/04/10

MENCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Coach Chappell
World Geography
Email: Christopher.chappell@nn.k12.va.us
Social Studies Dept. phone: 886-7722 ext. 45636

Overview: World Geography is an inter-disciplinary course that encompasses a wide range of skills and knowledge including geology, anthropology, economics, and regional studies. These components make the course exciting and versatile, as well as extremely demanding. The course is divided into two main themes, theory and application. The first semester will cover the theory of geography and includes: physical, human, economic, and cultural geography. During the second semester these theories will be applied to the different regions and countries of the world. World Geography is important for two reasons: It is required by the Virginia Standards of Learning in order to graduate High School, but more importantly it provides the student with a fundamental understanding of the world, and the many diverse and interesting cultures that live in it.

4X4-This class will be a little different for your students. We will meet everyday for one semester. So the pacing will be very fast. They will take the SOL at the end of the Semester.

Supplies needed. Classroom Rules:
3 Ring Binder
Notebook Paper 1. Bring yourself, your agenda book
Pencil/pen and supplies to class on time each
Colored pencils (12 pack) day(notebook checks are part of the class grade).
2. Raise your hand to be called on. 3. Demonstrate respect for yourself and your classmates.
Consequences for Rule Infractions:
1. Warning
2. Teacher and student conference
3. Parental Contact
4. Administrative/Guidance Referral



Grading Scale:
A 92-100
B 83-91
C 74-82
D 65-73
F Below 65


Academic Expectations: All students should strive for academic excellence. I believe that all students can be successful if they apply themselves.

-Students are expected to complete their work individually unless otherwise instructed.

-Make up work will be issued for absent students. Students are to pick up make up work from the “Make up Work” folder. It is to be completed within 5 days of the students return. Full credit will be given for make up work completed on time, for excused absences.

-The grades will be broken into the following:
Tests – 40%
Quizzes – 25%
Assignments – 25%
9 Weeks Test- 10%

-Extra help is available and I encourage all students to speak with me if they are having problems. Certain times will be arranged throughout the year for additional help.