General Information: Semester Schedule:

Course Description: Magnet Leadership is designed to develop leadership skills necessary for the 21st Century global leaders. The course will provide students a framework for an advanced learning opportunity in this critical area. Students will engage in activities and experiences designed to develop leadership skills including: problem solving, speech and debate skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution, analysis of global and local leadership strategies and practices in history and the modern era and global service learning.

Topics: What is International Studies? What is Leadership? What is Globalization? What is the role of International organizations in Globalization? What is the relationship between Technology and Globalization?

*Current Events will be studied throughout the semester** Topics and reading assignments are subject to change. Each topic area will be expanded.

Course Requirements: Participation in daily class work, (pop quizzes, homework, quizzes, class activities, class discussions, group work, etc.). Three-ring binder for class work and homework. Colored pencils and a black or navy blue ink pen. Major Tests or Evaluations – Tests will be a mixture of multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, short answer, and discussion questions. Extra

credit is given only on unit tests, but not on unit make up tests. Use of technology: The students will be responsible for keeping up with the class blog, use of the Internet, and the ability to use a

word processing program (i.e.: Microsoft Word). Students will also need access to a printer. An agenda (to be used daily) Projects – to be announced Outside readings – given with each unit Final Exam – The final exam is a comprehensive exam of the material studies throughout the 18 weeks of the semester. Dates for the

final exam are in the Student Handbook. The County school calendar can be found on the County website: http://www.cobbk12.org/generalinfo/calendars/

Evaluation:1. Grading Scale: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 74-79, D = 70-73, and F = below 702. Grading: The students will be graded using a weighted system. Each assignment will fall into one of five categories. Items in each category will be averaged, and a percentage of that average (specified below) will count as part of the overall grade. Grades will be averaged using a computer program. Progress reports are given at three week intervals. Only percentages with .5 or higher will be rounded to the next highest average.

Grade Breakdown: Daily work/Homework/Quizzes 20% Presentations/Projects 30% Tests and Essays 35% Final Exam 15%

Email address: Samuel.fraundorf@cobbk12.orgSchool phone #: (770) 975-6685, voice mail 801 2106My blog: http://northcobbhs.blogs.com/fraundorf

Make up Days and Extra Help – Mon – Friday from 7:30am to 8:15amDetention – as assigned

North Cobb School for International StudiesMagnet Leadership

Sam FraundorfFall Semester 2018