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AP World History Bingham High School 2011-2012
Instructor: Mr. Matthew J. Walker
Disclosure Statement
A. Class Description:
AP World History is a social studies course designed for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This will be
a difficult class in that it will require you to analyze, evaluate, and reflect on the history of the world. You
will be expected to do two hours of homework each night to stay up to date with the class. Students will be
expected to learn about the history and culture of many different societies from around the world. Key
topics studied in this class include:
First Quarter
Foundations: 8000 B.C.E – 600 C.E: Origins of Civilization, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Classical Greece & Rome, Classical
India & China
Second Quarter
The Postclassical Era: 600 C.E. – 1450: Fall of the Roman Empire Rise of Medieval Europe, Post-Classical India & China,
Feudal Japan, The Era of the Mongols, Rise of Islam & Christianity.
Third Quarter
The Interaction of World Cultures: 1450 – 1750: The Age of Discovery, Early Global Commerce & Industrialization
Western Global Hegemony: 1750 – 1914: The Age of Industrialization and Revolutions (So many revolutions!)
Fourth Quarter
The 20th Century in World History: 1914 – Present: World War I, The Global Depression, World War II, The Cold War,
The Rise of Globalism, The Post-Cold War Era (So far)
B. Behavior Strategies:
In order for students to learn, and assist in the learning of their peers, personal responsibility and social
responsibility must be practiced. Students exhibit these responsibilities through their adherence to
classroom, as well as school, rules and procedures. Students need to take responsibility for their education
and take an active part in the classroom, making their contributions to the class, and interaction with peers,
constructive and positive.
1. Attendance Policy.
Receiving academic credit for this class is dependent upon the conditions outlined in the Bingham
High School Attendance Policy. Absences in excess of 2 per class per quarter that are not made up,
will result in loss of course credit. You can’t expect to learn if you are not in class.
2. Tardy Policy.
A. Students must be in their seats when the bell rings in order to be on time.
B. Students who arrive to class 15 or more minutes after the bell will be considered absent, not tardy
and will be sent to the attendance office to be checked into school.
C. After the first tardy, considered a warning, students will receive a 2% reduction from their final
grade for each additional tardy. Students can lose up to 20% of their grade.
D. In order to make up any tardy received after the first warning; a student must complete an in-class
school study session of 20 minutes.
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C. Materials:
1. Students will need a notebook with three rings for this class. The notebook will be used to keep notes
and prepare writing assignments. This needs be brought to class EVERY DAY.
2. Students will need to bring a pen and/or pencil, along with the textbook, EVERY DAY.
3. Students will need color pencils.
D. Media:
1. Students watch a variety of historical movies and documentaries. Most of the time they are only shown
five minute clips to illustrate a point of view or a key concept. Sometimes students will watch full
video’s usually when they have a substitute teacher. Students need permission for all PG-13 videos in
the Jordan School district. By signing this disclosure statement you are giving your child permission
to watch the following movies.
Clash of the Titans (2010) PG-13 Gallipoli PG
Jason and the Argonauts PG Red Baron PG-13
Alexander the Great PG Lawrence of Arabia PG
Spartacus PG-13 Gandhi PG
Cleopatra NR U-571 PG-13
El Cid NR Valkrie PG-13
Monty Python and the Holy Grail PG A Bridge to Far PG
Seven Samurai NR Life is Beautiful PG-13
Kagamusha PG-13 Fat Man and Little Boy PG-13
Master and Commander PG-13 Empire of the Sun PG
Zulu Dawn PG Hunt for Red October PG
Marie Antoinette PG-13 Dr. Strange Love PG
The Message PG 13 Days PG-13
The Last Emperor PG-13 Invictus PG-13
Memoirs of a Geisha PG-13 Hotel Rwanda PG-13
E. Class work and Grading:
1. Students will receive a percentage grade for the semester. The percentage grade will be based on all the
assignments, quizzes and tests from the semester.
2. Daily assignments and activities will account for approximately 50% of the semester grade with the
remaining approximate 50% earned from tests, quizzes, DBQ’s, CC’s, and CCOT’s.
Letter grades are determined by the following percentage scale:
94-100 = A 80-82 = B- 67-69 = D+
90-93 = A- 77-79 = C+ 63-66 = D
87-89 = B+ 73-76 = C 60-62 = D-
83-86 = B 70-72 = C- Below 60 = F
3. If a student is absent on the day of a test, he/she must take the make-up test within one week of the
original test date.
4. No retakes will be given for tests without special circumstances to be determined by the teacher.
5. Class work that has been missed due to an excused absence will be accepted for one week following the
student’s return without penalty. In the event of unexcused absences, no credit will be given for
assignments or tests.
6. No late work is accepted, without special circumstances to be determined by teacher.
7. Work assigned before midterm will not be accepted after the midterm..
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F. Classroom Expectations:
1. Respect yourself, respect others, and respect the classroom.
2. Honesty in all work. Students are expected to submit all original work and those found to be using the
work of others will receive no credit for the assignment or class.
3. Students will, at all times, be in accordance with the Jordan School District Dress Code Policy.
4. Cell phones must NEVER be seen or heard in the classroom. Each and every time a cell phone is seen
or heard in the classroom, the student will be penalized 2% of their final grade. The cell phone will be
confiscated and given to a vice principle. I don’t need to see it or hear it to take it away.
5. Students will be given two hall passes per quarter.
6. Students could be video and audio recorded for educational and media purposes.
7. Students can be expected to earn extra credit only when the work is completed well above the teacher’s
expectations.
8. This disclosure is subject to change by teacher and the administration at any time.
AP World History ___________________________ Period: _____
We, the undersigned, have reviewed the AP World History disclosure statement and I am aware of the
requirements and responsibilities of this class. We also understand that it is our responsibility to obtain any
further clarification we may need or want.
Student Name (Print) _______________________________ Date:_____________________
Student Email Address _______________________________ Date: _____________________
Student Signature _______________________________ Date:_____________________
Parent Name (Print) _______________________________ Date: ____________________
Parent Email Address _______________________________ Date: ____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________ Date:_____________________
Administrative Signature _______________________________ Date:_____________________
Teacher Signature Matthew J. Walker Date: May 15, 2011
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