Course Pacing:

• First Semester: Unique beginnings; Colonialism; Revolution & Constitution; Early Republic, Expansion, and Reform; Sectionalism, Civil War & Reconstruction; Expansion & Reform

• Second Semester: WW1 and the 1920's; Great Depression and WW2; Cold War & Civil Rights; Modern US History

Materials:

• Folder or Binder to hold work (if not turning in online); primary submission method through Google Classroom

• Paper

• Pencil / Blue or Black Pen

• Electronic Devices: Students are only allowed to use their cell phones when told to do so by the teacher. Cell phones will not be used during lecture, discussion, etc.  If you are found to be using your phone during a time when phones are prohibited, you will receive a discipline referral. Students are not allowed at any time to take pictures or videos of other students or any teachers without their knowledge as this is a privacy concern.

Assignments/Class Procedures

• All assignments given will be graded! I do not give busy work!

• Homework: this class will include homework. Expect to conduct readings the night before so you are prepared to engage with the course material the next day. This is a college-level course...expect to do the work in order to succeed. 

• Notes in class are required, and also a grade. Your notes are your STUDY GUIDE which is a grade as well as your study tool for Assessments and the AP Exam.

• How to Succeed? Read the night prior, complete ALL assignments, take notes, complete the classwork, complete projects. Put in the effort and you will succeed in this class.

• Handwriting When turning in assignments be sure your handwriting is clear and can be read. If I cannot read it, the assignment will be returned (and then you may fall into the late work policy). Current plan is for the AP Exam will be completed via handwritten responses. We will use only blue or black pen for any AP Exam practice events (DBQs, SAQs, etc.)

Benefits of Submitting Work Online (Google Classroom)

• You will not lose the assignment or forget them at home

• You will be able to know your grade quicker

• You do not have to wait for the teacher to give back your assignment to review it (Study Guide)

Late Work Policy: Work for a Unit will be accepted up to the subsequent unit test day of that unit with a one point penalty for lateness.

New Grading Policies

Grading Policy

• 80% of Final Grade

  • 60% Assessments (may include but not limited to unit tests, major assignments research papers, DBQ Quiz, etc.)

  • 40% Assignments (may include but not limited to Study Guides, quizzes, daily works, etc.)

• 20% Comprehensive Final Exam

Reassessment is allowed for Summative assessments. I will go over the Reassessment policy for each class the first couple of days of school with the syllabus.

Plagiarism & Cheating Policy I am committed to your success. I do, however, have zero toleration for plagiarism and cheating. Give credit where credit is due and when in doubt, cite using MLA, APA, or Turabian / Chicago Style.

Copying information straight from the internet, to include ChatGPT, is plagiarism no matter what kind of assignment it is, this includes handouts. In addition, copying answers or work from another student is strictly prohibited and will count as plagiarism and/or cheating. Students will complete their own work on all assignments. Any instances of plagiarism will result in an immediate discipline referral according to the LHS and CCBOE student handbooks. 

Absences

I will keep my website and Google Classroom updated daily with assignments, so students and parents will be able to check and have access to the materials and assignments.  It is the student’s responsibility to complete these assignments and copy down notes as quickly as possible.

Tardies

Tardies will be tracked; use the QR Code scanner at the back of the classroom to provide any exceptional excuse mitigating the tardy. Upon four tardies, the parent / guardian will result in a discipline referral. Please ensure to use the restroom prior to coming to class but for those of you traveling from afar, if you are worried about arrival time, come to class first. 

Communication

I will generally communicate via Google Classroom and email with students and parents.