Welcome to World History!

Please sign-in and take a class outline.

World History 1 is a High School credit course. Students must pass the Class and the SOL to receive their HS credit!

Class Supply List

3 Ring Binder

Loose-leaf Paper

Pens and #2 Pencils

Colored Pencils

200 Index Cards

Book Cover

Donations Please

Tissues, Disinfecting Wipes

Highlighters

Colored Pencils

Markers

Colored Copy Paper

Geography

Early Man

Egypt

Mesopotamia

India

China

Greece

Rome

Byzantine Empire

Russia

Islam

Early Middle Ages

Trade Routes

Japan Africa

Americas

Late Middle Ages

Renaissance

SOL TOPICS

Homework? Yes, almost every night.

Accept Late Work? Yes, with a late hw pass. (2 each 9 weeks)

Test Make-ups? Yes, make-up assignment for below a C.

Review Guides? Yes, almost identical to quiz/test.

Tutoring? On individual basis.

HS Credit? Yes, must pass class and SOL.

Extra Credit? Yes, lots of it!

Class FAQs

Procedure for Minor Classroom Infractions1. Warning2. PNF - Parent Notification Form Sent Home, Parent Signs Form and Returned to School3. Email or Phone Call Home4. Main Office Referral

Procedure for Major Classroom Infractions1. Main Office Referral

Classroom Prize or Extra Credit: Given in class for excellent behavior or participation.Positive Paws: E-mail home or KGMS postcard sent home with student or in the mail. Student of the Month: Each teacher selects a student of the month. Students receive a certificate. MVP Cards: Each week students are eligible to be entered into a drawing by following the TEAM Expectations. The tickets will be given out during class, at lunch, or in the hallway by the teachers.

Effective School Wide DisciplineRewards Consequences

Mrs. Kirsch’s

SOL Pass Rates

2008- 93%

2009- 95%

2010- 100% 68% advanced pass

2011- 100% 58% advanced pass

2012- 100% 52% advanced pass

Contact Information

ekirsch@kgcs.k12.va.us

(540) 775-2331

http://kirschworldhistory.blogspot.com

@KirschHistory