Current Events Syllabus

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Welcome to Current Events class! As we explore the news of the world around us this quarter, we will pay special attention to the hand of God in our lives and the lives of those around us.

Classroom Expectations:

1.  Be in your seat and ready to begin when the bell rings.

2.  Bring everything you need for the class with you. You will not be allowed to return to your locker after the bell rings.

3.  Students are expected to keep track of class handouts, papers, etc. The teacher will not replace class handouts and materials that are lost.

4.  Show respect for your teacher, your classmates, and school property.

5.  Be prompt with all assignments.

6.  Bring a positive, enthusiastic attitude to class. A positive attitude is the most important ingredient of a successful year!

Grading Policy:

This is a pass/fail course.

Course Description:

This course is designed to help students broaden their horizons and understand events in the world around them. This is a quarterly course in which students will focus on one theme in the news per week. We will look at newspapers, Internet news sites, etc., in class and try to find information pertaining to our theme of the week. We will also make a scrapbook in class which contains news articles about each theme we studied. The final grade will be based on completion of the scrapbook as well as class participation.