"Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people."
-- President Ronald Reagan
Welcome to Mr. Speed's homepage for AP U.S. History and CP U.S. History. Please click the links at the top of the page to take you to your specific class page. The drop-down menus will take you to the class syllabus, information, and specific units of study we will cover throughout the year. I look forward to an enjoyable year of learning for all of us.
Contact Mr. Speed: kevin.speed@ccboe.net
I will use email and Google Classroom to communicate with students, and most of my communication with students will go through the "stream" feature on Google Classroom. All assignments for students will be given out in class AND posted using Google Classroom. I will place the codes for Google Classroom under the respective page for each class, and I will post the code for each class during the first week of school.
Parents, PLEASE take the time to look at your student's Google Classroom page. This is the best way to ensure they are keeping up with notes, class assignments, and homework.
Email is the best way to contact me. I try to answer emails throughout the day, but please be patient. I am usually available after school for questions and tutoring (if necessary). Please do not hesitate to contact me or come see me for any questions!
2025 - 2026 Class Schedule:
Period 1 - CP United States History
Period 2 - CP United States History
Period 3 - CP United States History
Period 4 - Planning Period
Period 5 - AP United States History
Period 6 - CP United States History
Period 7 - CP United States History
Mr. Speed's Class Room Number: 1014
(I am located in the building addition in back of the school immediately out the 400 hall)
Columbia County School District and Grovetown High School Policy Changes for the 2025 - 2026 School Year:
New Grading Policy - High School Courses for Credit
60% Assessments (may include but not limited to unit tests, major assignments research papers, quizzes etc.); The CCBOE Quarterly Benchmark Exam for U.S. History now counts towards your student's final semester grade. Each quarter's exam is 5% of the overall assessment grade for the semesters.
40% Assignments (may include but not limited to daily work, homework, bell ringers, etc.)
New Technology Policy
Cell Phones and Listening Devices (headphones or earbuds) are NOT allowed ANYWHERE in Grovetown High School, per district policy. This is a Zero-Tolerance policy in my classroom, regardless of the situation.
About Mr. Speed:
Husband and Father of three. Born and raised in Texas!
Proudly served in the United States Army and honorably retired in 2016!
Graduate of Baylor University in Texas. Sic 'em Bears!
Life-long fan of Texas Rangers Baseball!