Course Syllabus

Professional Statement

I have been a special education teacher for almost 20 years and my main goal every year is to help my students in any way I can. All I ask of my students is to take my course seriously, come to school with a good attitude and ready to learn. If a student or parent has any questions or concerns please just ask. I cannot help if I don’t know what the issue is. My contact information is listed below. Please feel free to email or call me.

Grading

Grades will be based on a point system. You will earn points on test, quizzes, projects, homework and in class assignments. The points earned will be divided by the total possible points to give you your percentage. Total points will be weighted heavily on homework, projects and in class assignments.

Assignments are expected to be completed on time. If you need extended time to complete, please talk to me prior to the due date and we will work out a time frame for completion.

Basic Course Rules/Expectations

1. Be respectful
2. Be on time
3. Have all you course materials(book/notebook/Chromebook/pencil)
4. Be prepared to work

Course Overview:

1. We will be studying about the United States History from the Civil War until Present Time.
2. This a US History course and we will explore the following topics.
   1. Civil War
   2. Reconstruction
   3. Gilded Age
   4. Modern America
   5. America at the turn of the century
   6. America and the Great War
   7. The roaring twenties
   8. The Great Depression and the New Deal
   9. World War II
   10. The Fifties in America
   11. The Cold War 1945-1991
   12. Civil Rights in America
   13. Vietnam and the Sixties
   14. Trends in modern American life and Politics

Contact information

(610) 916 - 5506

tkier@schuylkillvalley.org