This document provides an outline for a World History 1 high school class. It includes information about class requirements, supply lists, topics covered, frequently asked questions, discipline policies, the teacher's SOL pass rates, and contact details. Students must pass the class and end-of-course SOL exam to receive high school credit. The course will cover historical topics from early civilizations to the Renaissance era across various regions of the world.

1. Please sign-in and take a class outline.
Welcome to
World History!

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

3. Class Supply List Donations Please
3 Ring Binder Tissues, Disinfecting Wipes
Loose-leaf Paper Highlighters
Pens and #2 Pencils Colored Pencils
Colored Pencils Markers
200 Index Cards Colored Copy Paper
Book Cover

4. SOL TOPICS
Geography Russia
Early Man Islam
Egypt Early Middle Ages
Mesopotamia Trade Routes
India Japan Africa
China Americas
Greece Late Middle Ages
Rome Renaissance
Byzantine Empire

5. Class FAQs
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!

6. Effective School Wide Discipline
Rewards Consequences
Classroom Prize or Extra Credit: Procedure for Minor Classroom
Given in class for excellent behavior Infractions
or participation. 1. Warning
Positive Paws: E-mail home or 2. PNF - Parent Notification Form Sent
KGMS postcard sent home with Home, Parent Signs Form and Returned
student or in the mail. to School
Student of the Month: Each teacher 3. Email or Phone Call Home
selects a student of the month. 4. Main Office Referral
Students receive a certificate.
MVP Cards: Each week students are
eligible to be entered into a drawing Procedure for Major Classroom
by following the TEAM Expectations. Infractions
The tickets will be given out during 1. Main Office Referral
class, at lunch, or in the hallway by
the teachers.

7. 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

8. Contact Information
ekirsch@kgcs.k12.va.us
(540) 775-2331
http://kirschworldhistory.blogspot.com
@KirschHistory