Current Events Syllabus

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Current Events

Course Description:  Students will study current events of local, state, national, and world interest.  These events will be viewed from a Christian perspective, and how our lives are impacted by these events.  Since an understanding of news events starts with where the events take place, this class will involve a great deal of geography study and mapwork.  Writing skills will be stressed in evaluating news stories.

Assigned Textbook:  Instructor assigned reading and research assignments will vary.

Grading:  Homework Assignments 25%, Classwork 25%, Weekly Tests 50% 

Make-Up Work: Tests and quizzes missed during the week will be made up from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM on Friday mornings.  The work is due on the first Friday the student is back in school after the work is missed.  Homework assignments will be posted on my website and will be due at the next class meeting the student is back in school.

Discipline:  Cooperation and participation is expected of all students in the classroom.  Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the school policies as set forth in the WCA Student Parent Handbook, as well as the Classroom Procedures.

Assignments:  Completion of all homework or in-class assignments is expected.  Reading assignments, research, etc. are all subject to unannounced quizzes.

Extra Credit Work:  Extra credit work will not be offered or accepted.