Course Overview
This course is designed to prepare students to be responsible citizens in an ever-changing world. Students will be introduced to the political, economic, and cultural challenges, conditions, and changes of the past that have contributed to our present-day society. Beginning with the Colonial, period students will trace the major events that shaped America all the way through to the beginning of the 20th century. It will teach continuity and change; respect for the rights and abilities of the individual, concern for the welfare of others, and tolerance of differences among people and ethniticities. 

Units of Study
Unit 1: America’s Cultural Roots

Unit 2: Britain’s American Colonies

Unit 3: The American Revolution

Unit 4: Establishing the New Nation

Unit 5: The Republic

Unit 6: Reshaping America in the Early 1800’s

Unit 7: Sectional Divisions and Civil War

Unit 8: Reconstruction


Tutoring Schedule

• Wednesdays and Thursdays after school until 3:50 pm. 

Google Classroom Code: Email Mrs. Cena - rachel.cena@woodbridge.k12.nj.us 

Classroom Rules and Expectations

1. Arrive on time. 

2. Be respectful of each other and the classroom.

3. Communicate with respect and integrity. 

4. In my class, any sight of any device will result in me asking the student to place the device on my desk or in a slot at the front of the room - if they comply with this request they will get their device back at the end of class. If a student does not comply with my request to put their device at the front of the room I will send the device and the student down to the office which will result in disciplinary action as per administration. 

5. All homework must be completed on time. Each day late results in five points off for minors, and ten points off for majors.

6. Tests and projects 50%, Quizzes, classwork, and homework 50%.

7. All assignments must be submitted on Google Classroom or turned in as a hard copy.