In the study of Geography, the student examines people, places and environments at local, regional, national, and international levels. Five important themes in geography –location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region – provide the student geographer with an organized understanding of the world in which he/she/they lives. The focus of the course includes knowledge about the physical and human geography of the world, enhancement of student understanding of the interrelatedness of the world’s regions and cultures, and the application of social studies skills.

• This class is a semester-long course (the first day of the Spring Semester is 1/10/24 & the last day of the Spring Semester is 5/31/24).

• Grading: Student grades shown in StudentVue/ ParentVue are updated weekly and progress grades are posted at the end of each quarter. A semester consists of two 9-week grading periods. Semester grades are posted on a student’s permanent record (transcript). The final examination will count for 10% of the final semester grade. The grading scale is:

90% - 100%  A

80% - 89%  B

70% - 79%  C

60% - 69%  D

50% - 59%  F

Students must earn an A, B, C, or D to pass this course.

• Expectations: Students are expected to attend class everyday with class supplies, complete assigned classwork via Google Classroom, makeup any missed classwork (available on our Google Classroom), respect all differing cultures and perspectives, participate in class activities, and collaborate with peers.

• Safe Zone: Students who need a safe space to talk about anything can visit my classroom. Anywhere there is a Safe Zone sign, students can find an ally of LGBTQ+ individuals. Allies are adults who offer support and advocacy for all students. Stop by anytime!