Syllabus

 Syllabus  

World Geography

Mr. Izor

841-9761 Room 229

gizor@austinisd.org

This college preparatory course is designed to create informed, active, and effective citizens.  I have high expectations for every student. 

Course Description:  Students develop a spatial understanding of Earth’s surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between people and places, and the relationship between man and his environment.  There will be strong interdisciplinary connections as well.

Classroom Expectations

Respect Yourself:
            Respect yourself as the young man or woman that you are.   Sit up, act responsibly, don’t                         chew gum, look sharp. 

Respect Others:

            Don’t yell out, tease, or harass anyone else in the classroom or building.  Don’t interrupt                class.  Behavior that interferes with the classroom learning environment will not be                       tolerated.  EVERYBODY will be treated with respect.

Respect the Environment:  Keep the room clean. Listen to others, respect the learning environment by being on time and prepared.  Food and electronic devices WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

Be On Time:

            Tardiness and absences will be dealt with according to school policy.

Be Prepared:
            Each student needs to come to class with the following: 

            A 1”-3” binder for Geography ONLY

            3 Notebook Dividers

            A black or blue pen

            Your textbook

Raise Your Hand:
            If you have something to say, raise your hand.  Wait for the teacher to acknowledge you.

Come to Learn

Absences
            Work missed because of excused absences will be made up in a timely fashion.

            Work missed because of unexcused absences cannot be made up.

Procedures for Every Day

1.  Shake the teacher’s hand as you enter the room 

2.Enter Class and immediately go to assigned seat

3.  Look at board for “Do Now” assignment

4.  Begin “Do Now” assignment

5.  Follow teacher's instructions

6.  Class is dismissed by the teacher, NOT THE BELL

“Warm Up” Assignments  There will be a “Warm Up” assignment EVERY DAY

Homework  There will be homework EVERY week.  Homework will be checked weekly.  A notebook check will also count for a homework grade.  Proofread your work.

Format  Every assignment must have the title of the assignment centered or left justified, and  the following in the upper right corner:
                                                                                                            Name

                                                                                                            Date
                                                                                                            Period

Projects  All projects and book reports are due on the dates assigned.  Late assignments will be graded as F, and may be made up within a certain timeframe, with the resulting grade being averaged with the F.

Revision Policy  Students who have given genuine effort on the first attempt to complete an assignment/assessment will be given the opportunity to revise it.  There is a one-week time limit for accepting revisions. 

Grading

Small Projects and Quiz grades - 30%

Class Participation, Homework, Do Now Assignments, - 20%

Unit Projects and Tests - 50%

Help  I am available to help with any questions before or after school, during my planning periods, during lunch, and by appointment.  I am more than willing to meet at any time with parents.