American Traditions

About this class

This course is the first half of our American History curriculum.

Pre: World History Dur/Cr: Yr/1.00

This course will look at the political and economic traditions that our nation was founded on. The course will focus on America from early explorations through 1900, addressing the following: Fundamentals of Revolution; Principles of Government and Constitutions; Comparative Economic Systems; Rights, Responsibilities, and Participation of Citizens.

Class will connect our modern (current) world and issues with events and scenarios from the past

Topic will include but not be limited to:

European Exploration

Early Colonial life and governance

British Oppression

Revolutionary Ideas

Declaration of Independence

American Revolution

US Constitution

New American Government

Westward Expansion

Indian Removal

Slavery

Civil War

Reconstruction

Students will read, write and research these topics and will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the major points through short answers, brief essays, video and keynote presentations.

LEARNING ALTERNATIVES Course/Class expectations...

• GIVENS

• We want you in school!!

• We care about you

• We respect you as a person and as a learner

• We are ready, willing and able to work with you to help you

• We cannot change you, but we can provide a compassionate and safe environment in which you can do the work to make the changes necessary to achieve your goals.

• RESPECT is fundamental in our collective philosophy

• DISRESPECT is not only inappropriate, it is unacceptable

• Negative behavior affects and impacts the learning of others

• You own and are responsible for, your actions and behaviors

• No one has the rights to disturb the learning of others

EXPECTATIONS

• Attend school everyday

• Be on time for school and class everyday

• Come prepared to class with your books and materials

• Utilize and communicate with the resources available i.e. Tom, Tania, Courtney, counselors etc.. The classroom is not the place for you to work out your personal issues. Please Talk To Us!!

• Complete and homework in a timely manner

• Be respectful to staff and students and to your classroom

• In keeping with the SPHS Honor Code, your cell phone will be off at all times in class, unless with permission of the teacher or needed for academic reasons

• In keeping with the SPHS Honor Code, your headphones will be off your ears and your music will be off during class time. We will indicate when an appropriate time is to use them

• Be attentive and quiet when a teacher or other students are talking

• Focus on yourself, not what others are doing or not doing in class

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• STUDENTS WILL SUBMIT WORK THROUGH

• Google Classroom and Email

• Assignments should be expected each class either in person or remote