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Mr. Mulvany - Honors Global History: 10th Grade Class Description & Guidelines 2026-27
Dear Student & Parent / Guardian: This is the general class description and guidelines for Honors Global History class.
Description:
Global 10 Honors is an advanced version of Global Studies class, emphasizing in-depth analysis of complex historical and current events through challenging readings, writing, and research. The curriculum will cover modern world history from 1750 to the modern era, with a focus on revolutions, nationalism, imperialism, industrialization, conflict, political systems and global interconnectedness. Enduring issues will be explored in depth to deepen student understanding of the historical process. Some enduring issues include: power, decision making, environmental issues / developments, social issues, nation building, human rights issues, evolution of democracy, food insecurity, inequality, ongoing industrialism, militarism, ethnocentrism, imperialism, capitalism, development, migration, trade patterns, waves of change, impact of technology.
The course will move at a faster pace, involve more independent work, and will develop critical thinking skills. In addition, students will be expected to interpret and analyze complex documents. Connections will be made to major themes and concepts. Case studies will be conducted on turning point events in history. Current event issues will be explored and connections will be made between current events and past history. Historical context will be an important and ongoing component of this course. The expectation will be that students will compare and contrast events across different time periods and make connections to current day events.
The course requires a high level of student engagement, independence, and motivation.
Students will be required to sit for the Global Regents Examination at the conclusion of the course.
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TEXTBOOK: Savvas World History - Interactive Ellis, Esler ISBN-13: 978-1-418-33036
Students will receive an access code for the on-line version of this text.
DEVICES: only district issued devices are permitted.
Assignments and class materials: will be posted on Google classroom.
General Procedures
Grading procedure / policy:
Final Grade Calculation: Each quarter is worth 22% and the Regents Examination is worth 12%.
The student’s grade per marking period is calculated on a total points system. It is based on the following:
Tests: 3-4 per quarter
Classwork / Essays / Assignments / Projects:
Homework: Each assignment is worth 10 points. Students have 1 day to make up missed homework for half credit.
Homework is graded as follows:
Check Plus √ + 10 pts. Excellent assignment: fully completed and developed.
Check √ 8 pts. Basic assignment - missing an element or lacks development.
Check Minus √ − 7 pts. Incomplete, basic answers, sloppy, late.
Minus − 0 pts. Not completed.
You are expected to complete all of your own work. Assignments that are copied or plagiarized will receive a grade of zero. You are expected to follow the honor code.
Participation: There are many opportunities for participation. It can be direct participation / participation & involvement in a group activity / attentiveness in class / attendance / completion of classwork / class exit slips.
Test Return Policy: Students can take their tests home at any time. Folders are provided for students to store their tests and to log them. If students wish they can store the test folder in the classroom and take it whenever they need it. Documenting and keeping the tests together is a useful tool in order to help analyze progress.
If you need extra help / academic assistance
Connect with classmates as they may be able to offer help.
My academic assistance / extra help hours are during lunch each day from 10:45 - 11:25 in room H 107. I am also available during activity period in room H 107. You can also contact me by email.
Be prepared: have questions written out and ready. Bring notes or homework that may be helpful.
CELL PHONE POLICY: based on the NYS mandate and district policy.
Academic Integrity and Honor Code
Below is the definition of academic integrity and the honor code that was collaboratively created by the high school administration and guidance staff.
Definition of Academic Integrity
Integrity exists when students exhibit honest behaviors which do not result in unfair advantages for themselves or others in educational pursuits or endeavors. Academic integrity is defined by honest academic work. Behaviors that violate academic integrity include but are not limited to: failing to attribute sufficient credit to other sources; unauthorized collaboration on any assignment; use of unauthorized materials/technology for assigned work or assessments. The responsibility for achieving and maintaining an environment of academic integrity is shared by all constituents of the academic community, including students, their parents, teachers and administrators.
Honor Code
“A key mission of the Blind Brook School District is to instill integrity and teach students to be ethical and responsible members of society. Integrity and honest achievement foster self-respect, trust, pride in one’s accomplishments and actions, and positive relationships. While we aspire to the highest standards of academic excellence, any success without integrity reflects negatively on individuals, our schools and our community, and will not be tolerated. We believe that the responsibility for achieving and maintaining an environment of academic integrity is shared among students, parents, teachers and administrators. Honesty, Respect, Trust, Responsibility and Fairness.”
High School Honor Pledge: which will be printed and signed on all tests and major assignments.
“I did not give or receive unauthorized assistance on this work; in addition I pledge in my honor that all work shown is my own.”
When you are absent:
Students are expected to make up all missed work and this will be due the day after the student returns to class. Please contact me when you have been absent to make arrangements to complete missed work.
Assignments and class materials will be on Google classroom.
The key to success is to be prepared:
Have a learning partner who can help when you are absent to catch up.
Check Google Classroom. Use the unit outlines and vocabulary lists to help you stay on track.
Be an active participant in the learning process. Ask and answer questions & take effective class notes.
Outside / additional readings:
Spend time on the readings / documents – the more effort you put in the more you get out of it. Take good margin notes: wrestle with the material. Note important details that are relevant to the material being studied.
Try to connect ideas to our schema: Social / Political / Economic / Religious / Military / Geography or to world themes.
Acknowledgement: Please read this document with your parents / guardians and submit it on google classroom as acknowledgement of receipt.
Please remember I am always here to help you and we will navigate through this process together. Thank you and I hope that you have a great year!
Mr. Mulvany: email pmulvany@blindbrook.org Phone - (914) 937 3600 ext. 4302
Sincerely,
Mr. Patrick Mulvany