Why Our Policies Are Different

Advanced Studies courses are designed to mirror the pace, rigor, and expectations of college-level work. Assignments build quickly, and deadlines are essential for staying on track and demonstrating mastery. These policies help ensure you develop the time management, accountability, and academic integrity skills needed for success in higher education.

Attendance & Make-Up Work

Advanced Studies classes move quickly, and each lesson builds on the last. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and come prepared the next day. Make-up work is typically due within one week, and tutoring is available if needed. Late Major and Minor assignments will be accepted for up to three days after the due date (not counting weekends) with a 20-point deduction per day. The highest possible grade after deductions is 40%, and no work will be accepted after three days. Notify your instructor promptly if illness or an emergency will prevent you from meeting a deadline so appropriate arrangements can be made.

No Mastery Days Policy

Due to the accelerated pace and rigorous curriculum of Advanced Studies courses, mastery days will not be provided. Students are expected to stay current with all assignments and assessments to maintain progress and demonstrate understanding on schedule.

Plagiarism, Academic Integrity & AI Policy

Plagiarism—including copying work, using sources without credit, or obtaining answers dishonestly—is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate essays, written responses, or any assignment unless specifically permitted by the instructor. Any uncited or unauthorized use of AI will be treated as plagiarism. The first offense will result in a zero for the assignment and a referral to administration.

Woodmont High School

History of the Americas Year 2

Instructor: William F. Horn II

Email: whorn@greenvilleschools.us

Room: C219

Phone: 864-355-8879

Text: We will be using primary and secondary sources and excerpts from the following textbooks

The Move to Global War, by Andy Dailey;  Hodder Education an Hachette UK Company

Authoritarian States, by Michael Lynch; Hodder Education an Hachette UK Company

Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars, by Andy Dailey and Sarah Webb;  Hodder Education an Hachette UK Company

The Great Depression and the Americas, by Peter Clements;  Hodder Education an Hachette UK Company

The Second World War and the America 1933-1945, by John Wright; Hodder Education an Hachette UK Company

Course Description:

This course completes the Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) requirement for the I.B. Diploma and is a study of history from an international perspective.

The subjects for the course fall under the following categories:

Paper 1: Prescribed Subject Three:  The Move to Global War

Paper 2: 

Topic Ten:  Authoritarian states (20th century) 

Topic Eleven: Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars

Paper 3: Two 20th Century World History Topics

Topic Twelve: The Great Depression and the Americas 

Topic Thirteen: The Second World War and the Americas

Course Outline for year two:          

First Semester

The Move to Global War 

Authoritarian States (Hitler, Mao)

Cause and Effect of 20th Century wars

Second Semester

Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars 

The Great Depression and the Americas

The First and Second World War and the Americas

**Historic Investigation:  Students are required to complete a historical investigation consisting of a written account between 2100 and 2200 words. The investigation must be a written piece and should be the work of the individual student. Group work is not permitted.

Course Requirements:

1. Attendance: Regular attendance is vital to your success in this course. Per district policy, students missing more than FIVE (5) classes will be denied credit. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to ask myself or a classmate for missed assignments and/or notes. I will not seek you out to give you make up assignments, nor will I provide you with class notes that you missed.  

2. Make-Up Work: All make up assignments are due within FIVE (5) class days of your return to school for excused absences. Any work not completed and/or turned in within the 5 day period will be assigned a grade of zero. In compliance with the Zeroes Aren’t Permitted Policy (Z.A.P.), if a student fails to complete or turn in an assignment, he/she will be required to attend Academic Overtime until the work is completed. Students will receive a 30% reduction in their grade for late work in addition to the grade of the assignment. If you are absent when an assignment is due, I expect you to turn in the assignment on the day of your return.  

3.  LATE WORK: Missing or late work for Majors & Minors will be accepted up to 3 days (not including   weekends) after the assigned due date.  There will be a 20-point deduction for each day the work is late, the student grade will not exceed a 40%.

4. Class Rules: 

1. Students are expected to be on time and in their seats at the beginning of class.  

2. Be respectful and considerate of other people’s feelings, rights, and possessions. 

3. Come to class prepared and ready to participate. This means you will have your text, notebook and paper, and writing utensils each and every day.

4. Give the speaker your full attention. Please raise your hand before speaking, and do not talk while someone else is talking.

5. No food or drink (except water) allowed in the classroom. 

6. No unauthorized electronic equipment may be used in class unless specified by the teacher. 

7. Profanity, in any way, is NOT acceptable. 

8. I will dismiss you when class is over.

9. All school rules will be enforced – NO exceptions.  Any problems within this classroom will be dealt with quickly and effectively.  The overall goal is to make this class as enjoyable and effective as possible for every student. 

5. Consequences:

1. Warning

2. Parent Contact

3. Detention

4. Referral

8.  Grading Procedures:

1. Major grades: (including Tests, Projects, etc.): 60% 

2. Minor grades: (quizzes, minor in-class projects, classwork, etc.) 40% 

3. Exam Grade: 10% of the semester grade for Juniors and for semester 1 for seniors

9. SC Grading Policy:  

100 % - 90% = A 

   89% - 80% = B 

   79% - 70% = C 

   69% - 60% = D 

   59% - below = F 

Integrity: 

Integrity has been defined as: “How you act when no one is looking.”  Integrity is vital to the learning environment and to life itself.  Any instances of cheating will be dealt with according to the school rules and may include loss of credit for the assignment, parents notified and/or a referral to administration. 

Cheating includes, but is not limited to: plagiarism (using another’s words without giving credit to the author), ANY giving or receiving of answers to/from another student, copying of project assignment, and using answers during an exam.  Talking or the appearance of talking during an exam and/or quiz is considered cheating. Copying and pasting text from an internet source and turning it in as your own word is the definition of cheating.  

Extra Credit:

No extra credit assignments will be given at the end of this course.  The students will have multiple times during the semester to gain extra credit on individual assignments.