S.Cookenour
scookenour@bvps.org
276-821-5660

Classes Taught:

- World History I (8th Grade; 05-present)

        Students will be taught the historical development of societies from ancient times until CE 1500. Students must be                 able to use critical thinking skills to describe, analyze, and evaluate the economic, political, and technological developments of these societies during the time period. This class is designed for the highly motivated student or the student who enjoys a challenging course. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the End-of-Course SOL exam will receive high school credit for this course. An A/high B average in advanced reading is not required for this course, but is highly recommended.               

- Contemporary World Issues (8th Grade; 05-06, 07-present)

         Students will study issues currently affecting their world in this course. These issues and events will be analyzed from a historical, political, social, and geographic perspective, while paying close attention to comparing the past with the present. Students will use various media in this class, such as the internet, newspapers, magazines, and news broadcasts, to help them to explore the issues and to help them develop critical thinking skills.    

- Civics and Economics (7th Grade; 06-07)

        Students will be taught a basic understanding of civic life, politics, and government. It is designed to help students understand political systems as well as the relationship of American politics and government to world affairs.

Coach Cookenour:
- 1994 Graduate of Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, TN
- Active Duty United States Army 1994 to 1999; Honorable Discharge

- Graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science and History from King College in Bristol, TN
            Education Licensure from King College for grades 7-12

- Began teaching at Virginia Middle School in Bristol, Virginia in 2005
            WHI students scored 100% on Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) Exam in 2005-06, 06-07, & 07-08
            Football Coach (both JV and Varsity) at Virginia High School, Bristol, Virginia 2005- current
            Named VMS Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007

Class Supplies 08-09 Year

Contemporary World Issues (CWI):

-3 ring binder with notebook paper (either rule)

-Pencil/Pen

World History I (WHI):

-Accordion style folder (Example below)

(* there are many different types of these available at most large stores. Prices also vary.                                                                 Your folder should have at least six pockets*)

-Minimum 3 subject spiral notebook

-Pencil/Pen

Class Expectations

• Arrive to class on time, prepared, and ready to work

• Treat others as you would expect/like to be treated

• Work productively with your peers as a team member

• Think critically of important issues throughout history and government

• Express opinions and thought through written exercises

• Be aware of the world around you

• Analyze primary and secondary sources

• Relate historical issues to the modern world and work towards establishing solutions

• Work with your course in hands-on activities

• Approach your classes and studies like they are a job or a sport- DO YOUR VERY BEST!!!!!!!!