Class Expectations:

1) The classroom fosters an environment for

learning that is safe, productive and academic.
World History
Rude or disruptive behavior will not be Course Information
tolerated, for it interrupts the learning
process. Phone calls to parents for both good
and poor behavior should be expected.
Teacher: Mr. Herc
Credit Hour: History requirement
2) You will be asked to do your very best each
day. If you are giving your very best effort, Marking Period: First Semester
you are bound to succeed. If you need extra
assistance with the material, please feel free Class Location: Room 205
to come see me either before school or after
school. We can work together to get through
this course!

3) You are also expected to have an opinion,

but please make it an informed one. You have
the right to voice your opinion with the
understanding that respect for others’ opinions General Information:
and backgrounds is a must. Disrespect will not
be tolerated. If you are having trouble with this class, come to me immediately
and I can work with you. If you wait till the end of the marking
4) There are certain words that have no place period, it will be TOO LATE. I will be available to help you
in a classroom. Any terminology that is
derogatory in nature falls under this category. understand so you can be successful in this class.
A good rule to follow is that if you would not
wish for me or anyone else in the class to Please check and sign below
direct the term towards you, do not direct it at
anyone else. Use of these terms will result in ______________I have read the information and I fully
repercussions. understand what I’m expected to do in class.

5) On a regular basis, you will be working on

your writing and map skills, while improving
your critical thinking skills. This class is about Student Signature:
more than just the facts of World History;
rather, it is a class focused on furthering
students’ skillsets through the topic of World
History. ______________________________________________

6) This class will be challenging, in some Parent / Guardian Signature:

manner or another, for everyone. What one
student finds challenging may not be
challenging for all. However, simply showing
up will not be enough to earn you a passing ______________________________________________
grade. Effort must be made, and you must
take advantage of opportunities. My efforts
and instruction will only be half of the
equation—your efforts and achievement
constitute the other half. Contact Me
Mr. Herc

Phone: 716-548-5322 ext. 6107

Classroom Location: Room 205

Office Hours: 2:35 – 3:10 by appointment


Course Description:
This class is designed to cover the vast
geographic regions, major civilizations, world
religions, and economic & political systems
that have been critical to the course of
human history over the last several thousand
years. The approach to cover the
aforementioned material will be chronological
in fashion, beginning with the establishment
of river-valley civilizations and concluding
with the post WWII/modern era.
Grading Distribution:
The grade distribution for the class will be as
follows:
• Tests and Projects 50%
• Classwork and Homework 30%
• Journals 20%
*It should be noted that attendance and
participation in class each day are vital and
imperative if the student wishes to be
successful in the class.
Attendance:
Regular and prompt class attendance is an
essential part of the educational experience.
Eden Jr/Sr High School expects students to
exercise good judgment regarding attendance
and absences. Students will accept full
responsibility for ensuring their work does not
suffer because of absences. All students are
expected to attend every scheduled class on
time. If students are to miss class it is their
responsibility to see me before or after class to
catch up with work.
Materials:
• 3-ring binder (at least 1 ½ in)
• Notebook paper
• Pens and pencils (at least one of each)
• Index cards (~250)
• 2-pocket folder (with fasteners) for
portfolio
Course Outline:
• Early Civilizations: Prehistory-a.d.
1570
• Regional Civilizations: a.d. 300 to
630
• Early Modern Times: 1348 to-1800
• Enlightenment and Revolution: 1687-
1850
• A New Global Age: 1840-1914
• World Wars and Revolutions: 1905-
1945
• The World Since 1945: 1945-Present
Textbook:
This year, we will be using the following
textbook to guide our journey through U.S.
History:
AGS GLOBE WORLD HISTORY SE 52066th
Edition
Students will be issued a textbook which
they may keep at home, and there will be a
classroom set for use during the school day.
It is the responsibility of the student to keep
up with the textbook throughout the year
and return it at the end in the condition it left
the classroom in.