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Joel Johnston's Eagle Academy Page
Student Expectations:
Do What You Have To Do Today
Contact Information
Office hours: 1:30 - 8:30 M-Th
Email address: joel.johnston@dcsdk12.org
Classroom Procedures
Attendance: Students are expected to be in class and show up on time. Daily students will have an assignment at the beginning of class that can only be graded if you are present and on time to class.
Classwork: Almost every class period you will have at least one graded assignment which I will return to you during the next class period. Most classroom assignments will be worth ten points. Tests will range from 40-85 points. The average number of points in a quarter will range between 350-450 points
Grading Scale: We will be using the DCSD 10 point grading scale
Make Up Work: If you are absent I would appreciate it if you would try to get your makeup work done as soon as possible. You can access your missing work by accessing this website. However the easiest way to get missing work is by asking me for the work. Even though I would like the make up work done quickly I will accept it throughout the quarter.
Cell Phone Policy: We will use our cell phones as educational tools periodically throughout the quarter. The times when I will certainly collect your phones is when we are watching a video during class
Course Offerings
US Government - Students will learn the foundations of the United States Government by inspecting the roles of the three branches of government. We will examine their rights and responsibilities of becoming participants in our republic. We will also be using the Colorado Academic Standards.
United States History 1950's - 1960's - Students will learn how much of modern America was created in the post World War II era of the 50's and 60's. We will examine the social and political events of that time period and how they played a role not just in that time period but continue to play a role today. We will also be using the Colorado Academic Standards.
United States History Colonialism - 1865 - Students will learn the foundations of America from her inception to the Civil War.We will examine how colonialism led to America's independence and how subsequent events fed America's division into civil war. We will also be using the Colorado Academic Standards.
United States History 1865 - 1945 - Students will learn how America in rebuilding after the Civil War helped lay the foundations to our current society. We will examine America's role on the world stage from the early 1900's throughout World War II and how that still affects America's role today. We will also be using the Colorado Academic Standards.
Foundations in Personal Finance - In this course students will focus on building responsible habits and relationships with money. This course uses Ramsey Connections principles and curriculum so that students have a lifelong knowledge of personal finances.
Contemporary World Issues - In this course students will examine the events that are currently ongoing or developing in our society. We will use several media outlets of various political persuasions and activities to examine these events.
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