Welcome to Global History 9!  Global Studies is a two-year course with a New York State Regents exam at the end of the second year (10th grade).  In the first year, we will be studying cultures and societies from around the world, starting at the dawn of civilization to the present day. We will study cultures in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Central America. In June, there will be a final exam that is worth 20% of your overall average for the course.  Please familiarize yourself with this syllabus, so that you have a clear idea of my expectations pertaining to behavior, grades, and assignments.  Let's have a great year!