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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Level:I –Modified Grades: 9 -12 Credits: 05
This course is designed to engage students in the process of developing geographical understanding of
their world. Emphasis will be placed on developing the five themes of geographic education (place and location,
character, interaction and movement, and similarities and differences) and on linking those themes to the major
world regions. Basic map skills, fundamental concepts of physical and cultural geography, and place name
identification will be taught.

HOME - SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Parent/Student Conferences

When all concerned parties get together, understandings are reached, information shared and if necessary constructive
change made possible. The student's guidance counselor should be the initial contact made by student, parent or guardian.
The Counseling Office can help to determine the appropriate participants and can arrange that conference. Please contact
the Counseling Department at:

856-767-8000, ext. 3013

Appeal Process

Parents, guardians and students who are 18 or older have the right to an appeal process. If a parent, guardian or student
believes he/she has a legitimate grievance; it should be presented in the following order for resolution. If the grievance is
not resolved to one's satisfaction at Step 1 (for example) the grievant should proceed to the next as sequenced below:

Step 1: The Teacher/School Counselor
Step 2: School Principal
Step 3: Superintendent of Schools
Step 4: Board of Education
Step 5: Commissioner of Education or representative