US History

All important notes, guided readings, readings, and other assignments will be posted on Google Classroom

In this course, students will learn about the foundation of the American Republic and the expansion and disunion of the United States. Students will investigate the impact of American industrialism and capitalism, including being drawn into world wars, on American politics and geopolitics. Through the lens of the Cold War, students will study the contemporary era including the age of technological development, increased civic participation, and political party realignment. Students will employ the skills of a historian to think critically as they use inquiry to explore the past and formulate their own interpretation of events. U.S. History is required for graduation. Students must take the state-required end-of-course U.S. History test as the final exam. It will count for 20 percent of the final grade.

The grading scale is that set by the Greenville County School District:

Grading: A= 90-100; B= 80-89; C= 70-79; D= 60-69; F= 59-Below

Class Rules

• All school rules, as outlined in the student handbook, will be enforced.

• Make-up assignments are your responsibility. See your student handbook.

• Respect yourself, your peers, your environment, and your teacher. 

• Arrive to class promptly, prepared, and positive so you can do your best.

• Listen and engage in class discussions.

• All students must be in their seats when the bell rings and will remain in their seats until dismissed by the teacher.

• No student will Lie, Cheat, or Steal, nor tolerate those who do!!

• **Failure to meet behavioral expectations will result in consequences that vary by the severity and frequentness of the offense.