Syllabus - Honors America's Response to a Changing World
Mr. Parise's Schedule and Office Hours:
Before School - Office hours by appointment
M1 - APUSH (MB005)
M2 - APUSH (MB005)
M3 - Prep/Office Hours (MB005)
M4 - Office Hours/NEASC (MB005)
G1 - Prep/NEASC (MB005)
G2 - H. ARCW (MB005)
G3 - ARCW (MB005)
G4 - ARCW (MB005)
Course Resources and Policies:
1. Class Website: https://parisehistory.weebly.com/arcw
2. Google Classroom
Assignments and Grading
A. All assignments must be submitted via Google Classroom (unless instructed otherwise). Assignments emailed or shared with me in another way will not be considered "turned in" if the assignment was required to be submitted to Google Classroom.
B. It is expected that class assignments will be submitted on time (as indicated in class and PowerSchool) . Timely work completion will be essential to your learning and success in the course. IMPORTANT: the deadline posted in Google Classroom will be the "one-week late" deadline. Assignments will not be accepted (submission ability turned off) after that date.
C. Most assignments will be graded on a 20 point scale (except when otherwise noted, or for larger projects)
D. Late assignments:
- Late assignments (not due to absense) may have a late penalty applied - max grade of 80%. Late assignments can be turned in up to one week (5 school days) after the due date.
- After 5 school days the assignment cannot be submitted and the grade will be a 0%.
- Assignments will be graded through Google Classroom and added to Powerschool approximately one week after the original due date. A grade entered into Powerschool is the final grade for that assignment (exceptions may apply). Which means, once you see a zero for a grade in Powerschool, it will usually be too late to change it.
- Late policies may differ for larger assignments, or projects.
E. Absences:
- Per school policy, you will have one week (5 school days) to submit any assignments missed due to an excused absence for full credit.
- When absent, always check the class website and Google Classroom before speaking with me about what you missed.
- Label late assignments due to absences with "Absent" at the top of the page to avoid the late penalty
F. Academic Dishonesty - See the TA Academic Honesty Policy, and the Academic Honesty Infraction form.
G. Quarter Grade Calculation - this course uses a "total points" grading system. This means that the points for all assignments are added together and a student's quarter average is determined by the percentage of all possible points her or she earned. For example, if a student earned 180/200 total points for the quarter, his or her quarter average would be a 90%.
H. Semester Grade Calculation:
Additional Terms and Conditions
A. Cell Phones:
B. iPads:
- Students must bring iPads (charged) to every class, and may face consequences for failure to do so. You are also expected to stay on task when using your iPad. Having a dead iPad is not an option. We are paperless this year.
- You must have Bluetooth turned ON at ALL times.
- Class time is not gaming time, gram-ing time, snip-snapping time, or tick-tocking time.
- It is expected that you will visit the tech office to fix any tech problems immediately. It is your responsibility to have any Google or iPad problems fixed as soon as they arise.
C. Sleeping - Class time is not nap time. I will wake you up and have a talk with you and your family about healthy sleep habits.
D. Bathroom/Trips out of class:
- No more than one student out at a time. Bathroom trips should be infrequent, and can be restricted if abused.
- You must take the "Parise Medal" pass and sign out when leaving class to use the bathroom.
- If you become a frequent flyer, we will have a private conversation. If you abuse it, you lose it. First ten, last ten minutes, "no" unless an emergency.
- In order to leave class for any other reason you will need to have a previously scheduled appointment (with a pass, or email confirming the appointment).
E. Food & Drink - Allowed if quick, quiet, and clean. You may not go to the Cafe for food/drink during class. If you show up late to class with food/drink from cafe or outside establishment (like Starbucks), I may take it for the remainder of class.
F. Email:
- It is expected that you will check your TA email regularly (this means multiple times per day), and reply to messages that require/request one.
- Please feel free to contact me via email, and expect for me to sometimes contact you via email, but that for some topics I will request we set up a time to chat "in-person"
- I will only discuss grade related issues in person (or via phone or video chat).
G. Classroom Culture:
H. Other Required Materials
Course Description
Should America put its people in harm’s way to help others throughout the world? Does America have the right to use its power and strength to influence world events? What happens when American priorities conflict with those of other nations? How do the actions of foreign governments and people affect the lives of Americans at home and abroad? In addressing these critical questions and more, students in “America’s Response to a Changing World” will investigate the dilemmas facing our increasingly interdependent global society and examine America’s role in events that are important not only to millions of Americans, but also to billions of people around the world.
In order to be successful in this class, you need to be prepared. Come to class with a writing tool, your notebook, the work due that day, an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a desire to actively engage in your learning. Maturity is a must, respect for others opinions' a necessity, and cooperation among the group mandatory.
Major Course Topics
Because of the design of this course, the content shifts regularly. One of the goals of America’s Response to a Changing World is to help students make informed decisions about the events going on around them. In order to tap into student interest, the content often shifts along with world events. For example, during November of 2015, classes stopped to discuss the attacks on Paris and how the United States should respond to them. That being said, this is a sampling of units that course may address, depending on current world events.
Mr. Parise's Schedule and Office Hours:
Before School - Office hours by appointment
M1 - APUSH (MB005)
M2 - APUSH (MB005)
M3 - Prep/Office Hours (MB005)
M4 - Office Hours/NEASC (MB005)
G1 - Prep/NEASC (MB005)
G2 - H. ARCW (MB005)
G3 - ARCW (MB005)
G4 - ARCW (MB005)
Course Resources and Policies:
1. Class Website: https://parisehistory.weebly.com/arcw
- Daily agendas
- Descriptions of assignments
- Important class resources
- Syllabus
2. Google Classroom
- Submission and Grading of required assignments
Assignments and Grading
A. All assignments must be submitted via Google Classroom (unless instructed otherwise). Assignments emailed or shared with me in another way will not be considered "turned in" if the assignment was required to be submitted to Google Classroom.
B. It is expected that class assignments will be submitted on time (as indicated in class and PowerSchool) . Timely work completion will be essential to your learning and success in the course. IMPORTANT: the deadline posted in Google Classroom will be the "one-week late" deadline. Assignments will not be accepted (submission ability turned off) after that date.
C. Most assignments will be graded on a 20 point scale (except when otherwise noted, or for larger projects)
D. Late assignments:
- Late assignments (not due to absense) may have a late penalty applied - max grade of 80%. Late assignments can be turned in up to one week (5 school days) after the due date.
- After 5 school days the assignment cannot be submitted and the grade will be a 0%.
- Assignments will be graded through Google Classroom and added to Powerschool approximately one week after the original due date. A grade entered into Powerschool is the final grade for that assignment (exceptions may apply). Which means, once you see a zero for a grade in Powerschool, it will usually be too late to change it.
- Late policies may differ for larger assignments, or projects.
E. Absences:
- Per school policy, you will have one week (5 school days) to submit any assignments missed due to an excused absence for full credit.
- When absent, always check the class website and Google Classroom before speaking with me about what you missed.
- Label late assignments due to absences with "Absent" at the top of the page to avoid the late penalty
F. Academic Dishonesty - See the TA Academic Honesty Policy, and the Academic Honesty Infraction form.
G. Quarter Grade Calculation - this course uses a "total points" grading system. This means that the points for all assignments are added together and a student's quarter average is determined by the percentage of all possible points her or she earned. For example, if a student earned 180/200 total points for the quarter, his or her quarter average would be a 90%.
H. Semester Grade Calculation:
- Quarter grades: Total Points (grade earned will be the percentage of total possible points earned by the student that quarter)
- S1 Grade: 50% Q1, 50% Q2
- S2: 50% Q3, 50% Q4
Additional Terms and Conditions
A. Cell Phones:
- In your bag for the entirety of class.
- First offense - on the wall for the rest of class.
- Second/Subsequent offenses - to your Dean, parent notified.
- You may opt to put on wall voluntarily. Disclaimer - TA/Mr. Parise is not responsible for your phone if you choose to do so.
B. iPads:
- Students must bring iPads (charged) to every class, and may face consequences for failure to do so. You are also expected to stay on task when using your iPad. Having a dead iPad is not an option. We are paperless this year.
- You must have Bluetooth turned ON at ALL times.
- Class time is not gaming time, gram-ing time, snip-snapping time, or tick-tocking time.
- It is expected that you will visit the tech office to fix any tech problems immediately. It is your responsibility to have any Google or iPad problems fixed as soon as they arise.
C. Sleeping - Class time is not nap time. I will wake you up and have a talk with you and your family about healthy sleep habits.
D. Bathroom/Trips out of class:
- No more than one student out at a time. Bathroom trips should be infrequent, and can be restricted if abused.
- You must take the "Parise Medal" pass and sign out when leaving class to use the bathroom.
- If you become a frequent flyer, we will have a private conversation. If you abuse it, you lose it. First ten, last ten minutes, "no" unless an emergency.
- In order to leave class for any other reason you will need to have a previously scheduled appointment (with a pass, or email confirming the appointment).
E. Food & Drink - Allowed if quick, quiet, and clean. You may not go to the Cafe for food/drink during class. If you show up late to class with food/drink from cafe or outside establishment (like Starbucks), I may take it for the remainder of class.
F. Email:
- It is expected that you will check your TA email regularly (this means multiple times per day), and reply to messages that require/request one.
- Please feel free to contact me via email, and expect for me to sometimes contact you via email, but that for some topics I will request we set up a time to chat "in-person"
- I will only discuss grade related issues in person (or via phone or video chat).
G. Classroom Culture:
- You have the right to speak your mind in this class, but a responsibility to only do so in a way that is respectful to those who may have different points of view, and appropriate for a classroom setting.
- Common courtesies: saying hello to classmates, learning the names of the people you interact with in class, laughing at Mr. Parise's jokes, sincerely engaging in class activities and discussions, never being the person who makes someone else feel unwelcome in class.
- Troll-free zone - A classroom can be a great venue for vigorous debate between people with legitimate differences in opinion. But it must be sincere. Avoid argumentation or rhetoric that is disingenuously designed to offend or cause outrage.
- Ask questions and be open to unexpected answers. Be curious and seek growth. It's only human!
- We are partners in your learning. The better we work together, the more you will learn! If you are struggling in class, come to me. Its hard for me to help you in class if I'm not fully aware of the problem!
H. Other Required Materials
- A binder with notebook paper, notebook with lined paper dedicated for this class only.
- Pen/pencil
Course Description
Should America put its people in harm’s way to help others throughout the world? Does America have the right to use its power and strength to influence world events? What happens when American priorities conflict with those of other nations? How do the actions of foreign governments and people affect the lives of Americans at home and abroad? In addressing these critical questions and more, students in “America’s Response to a Changing World” will investigate the dilemmas facing our increasingly interdependent global society and examine America’s role in events that are important not only to millions of Americans, but also to billions of people around the world.
In order to be successful in this class, you need to be prepared. Come to class with a writing tool, your notebook, the work due that day, an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a desire to actively engage in your learning. Maturity is a must, respect for others opinions' a necessity, and cooperation among the group mandatory.
Major Course Topics
Because of the design of this course, the content shifts regularly. One of the goals of America’s Response to a Changing World is to help students make informed decisions about the events going on around them. In order to tap into student interest, the content often shifts along with world events. For example, during November of 2015, classes stopped to discuss the attacks on Paris and how the United States should respond to them. That being said, this is a sampling of units that course may address, depending on current world events.
- Basics of US Gov., Civics, and the Constitution
- What is foreign policy?
- The role of the US in the World
- American Foreign Policy Values
- Terrorism and the "The War on Terror"
- 9/11, and the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Crisis in Syria including the civil war, refugee crisis, and ISIS
- Climate Change
- US-Iranian Relations
- North Korea-US Relations
- China-US Relations
- Global Poverty and US Foreign Aid
- Russia-US Relations
- Global Trade
- Immigration
- COVID-19