My name is Coach Comer, and I will be teaching World History as well as coaching at Victoria West High School this year. I graduated from Seven Lakes High School in Katy TX. in 2011. While there I played football, competed in track, and sang in the choir. I am a graduate of Texas State University where I earned my B.S. in exercise sports science with a teaching focus in composite social studies. I come from a family of teachers and coaches and I love what I do. I have a passion for sharing knowledge and learning from those around me, in the classroom as well as on the field. My coaching duties include being the assistant varsity offensive line coach and equipment coordinator for the football team during the fall. During the spring i will shift gears and become the (boys and girls) shot put and discus coach. 

     Prior to being hired at V.I.S.D. I spent time working at San Marcos High School and for the Texas State University football team.

1st Period World History

2nd Period World History

3rd Period Football

4th Period Football 

5th Period World History

6th Period Conference 

7th Period World History

World History

Victoria West High School

2018-2019

Instructional Goals

     World History is the study of humanity’s past and present with emphasis on the political, economic, and social development of mankind. The study of World History examines people, places, events, causes and effects that have influenced the evolution of the world. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

•       Comprehend how an event in one area can affect countries around the world.

•       Identify significant dates in the development of world history.

•       Compare and contrast economic systems around the world.

•       Analysis the different governments of various countries.

•       Understand the effect of geography on the development of civilizations.

•       Know new vocabulary and different religions.

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need the following

•       Pens, Pencil, Highlighter

•       Notebook paper,

•       Spiral Notebook

•       Dividers (5)

•        3 Ring Binder (1½ to 2” w)

•       Markers/Map pencils

Course Schedule

First Nine Weeks

Introduction and Review

Unit 1:  Early Civilizations, 8000BC – 500 BC

Unit 2:  Celebrate Freedom Week

Unit 3:  Classical Civilizations, 500 BC – 600 AD

Second Nine Weeks

Unit 4:  The Middle Ages in Europe, 600-1450

Unit 5:  Interactions and Diffusion – 600-1450

Unit7: Renaissance and Reform 1450-1750

Midterm review and Exam

Third Nine Weeks

Unit 7:  Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment 1450-1700

Unit 6: An Expanding World 1450-1700

Unit 8: Political Revolutions 1750-1914

Unit 9: Industrialization and Imperialism 1750-1914

Fourth Nine Weeks

Unit 10: Global Conflict 1914-1945

Unit 11: An Interdependent World 1945-Present

Final Review and Exam

Victoria West Student Guidelines for Success

Warriors are….Polite, Proud, Prepared, and Positive

Classroom Expectations:

•       Be on TIME

  •       Be in my room when the bell rings, I will be locking my door and you will need a tardy pass to get in.

•       Be PREPARED

  •       Have materials and assignments for class

  •       Be well rested

•       Be RESPONSIBLE

  •       Be on task and take care of your business

•       CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED unless instructed otherwise

  •       When not in use cell phones are to be placed in a pocket or bag.

  •       If you are on your phone when you shouldn’t be you will receive one verbal warning, after that I will confiscate the device.

•       Be RESPECTFUL

  •       There will be no gossip or put downs in my class room

  •       Leave the drama at the door

Department Grading Categories:

The following Grading Guidelines will apply to all Social Studies Courses at Victoria West High School.

Course averages will be computed according to the following weights and categories:

•       50% Summative: Tests, Projects, Final Drafts

•       50% Formative: Daily, Quizzes, Journals, Homework

A minimum of one grade will be recorded each of the weeks of the 9 weeks – at least 3 of these grades will be summative grades. Teachers have been given the responsibility of recording all grades into the Parent Grade book within one week of the assignment’s due date.  Summative assessments may be given administrative approval to allow a few more days for grading reasons.  Information about course work and grades is available online through the VISD home page by accessing the Parent Grade book.

Failure Is Not An Option!

Our goal is for all students to be successful. In order to take advantage of every learning opportunity, students should actively participate in all class activities and discussions and complete all assignments in the time prescribed. In the event students are not successful the first time they complete an assessment or assignment, opportunities exist for them to demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills.

District Wide Re-teaching and Reassessing Policy:

Students who meet the criteria detailed in these guidelines will be provided a reasonable opportunity to redo an assignment or retake a test for which the student earns a failing grade.

The guidelines are as follows:

1.        Each student will be allowed to redo a particular summative assignment or retake a particular test one time.

2.        In order for a student to redo an assignment, the student must complete all missing assignments within the current grading period.

3.        In order for a student to retake a test, the student must have all the assignments related to that test completed and turned in to the teacher and attend the required tutorial session(s). The amount of required tutorial time will be based on the individual student’s understanding of the objectives not mastered.

4.        The teacher will provide a different test or format for the student based on the course objectives and essential knowledge and skills which were assessed on the original test. The retest must have the same level of rigor as the original test.

5.        A student must utilize the redo or retest opportunity within two weeks of the initial assignment or test.

6.        The average of the two grades earned for a particular summative assignment or test will be used to calculate the student’s new grade, if it benefits the student.

7.        A student will not be able to retake a mid-term exam, benchmark or a final exam.

Teachers may assign a late penalty to any project, final draft or assignment turned in after the due date if the guidelines have been previously established in a rubric and approved by administration. The rubric will be disseminated to students when the assignment is introduced.

Tutoring/Additional Assistance

Instructor Information:

       Name: Coach Comer

       Favorite Quote: “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”- Socrates

       Room #:D301

       Conference Period: 6th

Email: michael.comer@visd.net 

School Website: www.visd.net