Class Syllabus

Course Syllabus:

This course is a survey of US History, including events, individuals, and concepts with an emphasis placed on the 17th-20th centuries. Students will consider how the United States has incorporated a variety of people and cultures, how people and government responded to change, and how America has affected the rest of the world. Skills involving analysis, composition, discussion, listening, and critical thinking will be utilized and developed regularly throughout the course.

Course Objectives:

-Students will study a selection of major core concepts and theories of history.

-Students will learn to apply historical relevance to their own lives.

-Students will develop critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.

Class Etiquette and Expectations

Class Etiquette

  1. Be respectful of everyone

  2. BE RESPECTFUL OF EVERYONE

  3. Be on time and prepared to work

  4. Raise your hand to participate in class

  5. Cellphones should only be used for class and when appropriate

Digital EXPECTATIONS

  1. Your camera should be ACTIVE

  2. Your mic should be MUTED

  3. School dress code applies

  4. Be aware of your surroundings

Food and Drink Policy

-Food and Drink is encouraged

-Please ensure that you're MUTED if eating

Cell Phone Policy

-Cellphones should only be used for class and when appropriate

-Or.... consequences.

Quizzes and Projects

Quizzes

-Quizzes will be administered every week. These short quizzes use multiple choice questions to measure understanding of current material covered in class.

RECEIVING and Submitting the Class Assignments

Class materials, assignments, quizzes, and tests will be posted on Google Classroom.

Materials completed must be submitted on Google Classroom to be graded; Make sure that you are in the right class period and that you submit your assignments ON TIME.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, SHARE ASSIGNMENTS OR MATERIALS UNLESS INSTRUCTED.

ALWAYS SUBMIT ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

Projects

-Projects will consist of group, partner, and individual assignments during the class.

Absent Policy

-Coursework will be available on our Google Classroom.

-An Email should be sent to Mr. Sligh regarding absence and a inquiry for any missing work.

-Asynchronous attendance is permissible, IF evidence of completion of classwork is done that day.

Late-work Policy

-Assignments are accepted after their due date, it is meant to help stay on track.

-NO credit will be awarded for assignments submitted AFTER Unit Ends.

-If you have questions or concerns, EMAIL Mr. Sligh, he wants to help you.

But Mr. Sligh! I have a question or need help!

Awesome! Please ask me for help, I want you to succeed!