Instructor
Dave Stutz
E-mail: dastutz@rochester.k12.mn.us
Class webpage: http://www.stutzfamily.com/mrstutz
Prerequisite
None
Minnesota Graduation Standard
Issue Analysis
Course Description
Students in World Affairs gain an understanding that
the world is composed of interrelated economic, political, religious, cultural,
and ecological systems. They will explore how people’s beliefs, actions,
and worldviews are shaped by those perspectives and recognize how diversity
of cultures and opinions are needed to foster a democratic society for
the world. The Internet and current news sources will be utilized in this
course. Units are shaped by events in current news and have included topics
such as:
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Current events
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Economics
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Geography
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Global politics
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Poverty
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Religion
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Terrorism
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The United Nations
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Weapons of mass destruction
Materials
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JM Student Planner
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A three ring binder, loose-leaf paper, and
pen/pencil daily
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2 floppy discs (PC formatted) and a plastic
disc protector
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Additional resources and readings as supplied
in class
Extra help opportunities
Mr. Stutz is always in the school
until at least 4PM. This is the single best time to meet with him and get
extra help. Make arrangements and stick around for a bit - during the school
day it is virtually impossible to meet for extra help.
General Information about homework and other assignments
Grades in the class are not weighted.
That means that points are worth the same ‘value,’ whether earned on a
test, quiz, homework, or in-class assignment.
As a general rule:
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In-class assignment 5-10 points
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Reading/Question set 10-20 points
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Test/Quiz 25-50 points
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Presentation/PowerPoint 25-50 points
It is very important that all assignments
are completed, as those points do add up. No student that has turned in
all assignments has ever failed. This is not because of a mercy policy;
it is because just doing all the work puts you into the best possible situation
to do well.
Extra credit is generally not given out,
although some (unannounced) assignments may be graded as extra credit.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all work is turned in-
it is of great benefit to your grade to do so!
Attendance
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Every tardy will result in a 1% reduction
in the quarter grade.
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Every unexcused absence will result in a 2%
reduction in the quarter grade.
Make up procedures
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Students who have an excused absence will
have 2 days for each day missed to turn work in ‘on time.’ Thereafter,
the assignment will be not be accepted.
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Late work is not accepted.
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It is the student's responsibility to check
the class web page or approach Mr. Stutz to determine what work is missing
and make arrangements to redo such assignments.
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Make up tests take place ONLY before or after
school. Do not ask to do them during class hours.
Grading scale
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90 – 100% A
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80 – 89% B
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70 – 79% C
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60 – 69% D
Classroom Procedures and Rules
You are juniors and seniors. You don’t need
a list of petty rules to follow. I have several pet peeves that translate
into firm classroom expectations of conduct:
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Arrive in class on time with paper, binder,
writing utensil, and any previously designated materials
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Remain in your seat until Mr. Stutz has dismissed
the class
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Do NOT bring cell phones, beepers, or CD/tape
players into the room. If I see them, I will take them and a parent or
guardian will have to retrieve them.
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Swearing and derogatory remarks have no place
in the classroom and will not be tolerated
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Cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable
and will result in an automatic "0" on the assignment.
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Show those who are speaking (including teachers
and students) the respect, courtesy, and quiet they deserve
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