US History:
The Story of Us
US History: The Story of Us
Google Classroom Codes
1st: ifgm3vn 2nd: ge76lvq 4th: iwj3wjc 5th: lh4coyq 7th: d3wmq7h Remind: @wush24-25
For your planning purposes for the next two weeks:
This Week:
Mon- Quiz on Standard 7
Tues- Start Standard 8; Missouri Compromise (Daily Notes and Map assignment DUE)
Weds - Polk & Manifest Destiny
Thurs- Mexican War & Sectionalism
Fri- Turbulent 1850s and the Election of 1860
Sun- HALLOWEEN Treat Bonus points
Mon- Standard Review; Full notes due
Tues- Standard 8 Quiz
*Bold are graded
Open House Form Due 6 August
Signed Syllabus Due 6 August
Description: The study of U.S. History includes an overview of the settlement of North America, the American Revolution, Constitutional period, Antebellum era, and the Civil War. Continuing with the Post- Reconstruction Era, the course includes a more in-depth concentration of both geographic characteristics and the changing political climate of our nation, the wars in which the United States was involved as well as social, economic, political, and contemporary issues. The Fall semester will include the colonies through pre-World War 1. With the Spring semester, we will continue with World War 1 through the election of 2008.
This course includes readings, both primary and secondary, lecture notes, reading guides, a variety of question-response problems, and projects designed for the student to have success on the Quarterly Benchmarks and End of Course Exam. Most importantly, I understand the baggage that may be brought into a History class so we will work to enhance our curiosity and confidence with the material in fun and stimulating ways.
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 through 2008
Materials:
Folder or Binder to hold work; 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 an occasional homework assignment.
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 Benchmarks & End of Course Exam.
How to Succeed? Complete ALL assignments, take notes, complete the classwork, complete projects, and most importantly, ask questions. 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).
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 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 classroom entrance 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.