Course Syllabus 21-22
Course Description
Welcome to the 2021-20222 school year. I want to take this time to wish everyone an outstanding and rewarding school year. The great thing about history is that it is something you see every day, and which connects us in the present to everything that came before us. History is connected to everything in our world, country, and community and understanding history will help to ensure that you make the world a better place.
United States History II is the study of American History from the reconstruction era to the year 2000. Major emphasis for the second year of U.S. History will include the Progressive Era, the First World War, The Great Depression, the New Deal and Reform, the Second World War, and the 50's and 60's.
The following are some of the topics we will be covering this semester.
GRADING POLICY
A 93 - 100%
A- 90 - 92%
B+ 87 - 89%
B 83 - 86%
B- 80 - 82%
C+ 77 - 79%
C 72 - 76%
C- 70 - 72%
D+ 67 - 69%
D 63 - 66%
D- 60 - 62%
F 59 and Below
Learning targets
Each day a list of content targets will be shown/shared with the students to examine and look at.
Assignments/Grades
Students may be assigned daily work and it may not be put in the grade book. They are still expected to complete the work that has been assigned. All students work will be completed by the due date. Any work that is not turned in by the due date will receive a zero. If a student turns in an assignment late(after assigned due date) they shall receive no more than 50% on said assignment. Students will be allowed to retake exams. Students will also be allowed to redo projects for a lesser percentage of grade. Please look at infinite campus to see what your grade really is.
Exam Retakes
Students will be allowed to take an exam 2 times. The original time with one retake. Before a student can retake an exam they need to email the teacher to request the retake. They will have to demonstrate that they have now gained enough competencies to have the retake. The student will have 5 days to retake the exam from the day it was put in the grade book.
Technology
Students will be using their chromebooks in the classroom on an almost-daily basis so they should be prepared with a charged, functioning computer and their charging cord. Students on devices are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.
Text books
All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.
Cellphones
Cellphones are not to be used in the classroom at all. They are to remain in the students’ book bag or locker. If a student chooses to bring a cellphone to class there will be a bin to place their phone into. If a student is seen with a phone or in possession of a phone it will be confiscated by the teacher.
Hall Passes
students need to sign out in the sign out book before using the restroom or going to their locker. Students may not be allowed to leave right away and should wait for an opportune time to ask to leave the classroom.
Current events
Current events are an important part of becoming an actively engaged citizen. Students will be discussing current events from time to time. Every Friday Students will also be watching CNN Student News. CNN Student News is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program designed for middle and high school classes. It is produced by the journalists at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.
Classroom Rules
Follow rules and expectations outlined in the school student handbook
Come to class each day fully prepared and ready to learn
Respect other people, their rights and property
Be seated, quiet and ready when the bell rings
No food in the classroom
How to be successful in this class
Course Description
Welcome to the 2021-20222 school year. I want to take this time to wish everyone an outstanding and rewarding school year. The great thing about history is that it is something you see every day, and which connects us in the present to everything that came before us. History is connected to everything in our world, country, and community and understanding history will help to ensure that you make the world a better place.
United States History II is the study of American History from the reconstruction era to the year 2000. Major emphasis for the second year of U.S. History will include the Progressive Era, the First World War, The Great Depression, the New Deal and Reform, the Second World War, and the 50's and 60's.
The following are some of the topics we will be covering this semester.
- Reconstruction
- Immigration
- WWI
- Roaring 20’s
- Great Depression
- WWII
- Cold War, 1960s, and Vietnam
- Current Events
GRADING POLICY
A 93 - 100%
A- 90 - 92%
B+ 87 - 89%
B 83 - 86%
B- 80 - 82%
C+ 77 - 79%
C 72 - 76%
C- 70 - 72%
D+ 67 - 69%
D 63 - 66%
D- 60 - 62%
F 59 and Below
Learning targets
Each day a list of content targets will be shown/shared with the students to examine and look at.
Assignments/Grades
Students may be assigned daily work and it may not be put in the grade book. They are still expected to complete the work that has been assigned. All students work will be completed by the due date. Any work that is not turned in by the due date will receive a zero. If a student turns in an assignment late(after assigned due date) they shall receive no more than 50% on said assignment. Students will be allowed to retake exams. Students will also be allowed to redo projects for a lesser percentage of grade. Please look at infinite campus to see what your grade really is.
Exam Retakes
Students will be allowed to take an exam 2 times. The original time with one retake. Before a student can retake an exam they need to email the teacher to request the retake. They will have to demonstrate that they have now gained enough competencies to have the retake. The student will have 5 days to retake the exam from the day it was put in the grade book.
Technology
Students will be using their chromebooks in the classroom on an almost-daily basis so they should be prepared with a charged, functioning computer and their charging cord. Students on devices are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.
Text books
All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.
Cellphones
Cellphones are not to be used in the classroom at all. They are to remain in the students’ book bag or locker. If a student chooses to bring a cellphone to class there will be a bin to place their phone into. If a student is seen with a phone or in possession of a phone it will be confiscated by the teacher.
Hall Passes
students need to sign out in the sign out book before using the restroom or going to their locker. Students may not be allowed to leave right away and should wait for an opportune time to ask to leave the classroom.
Current events
Current events are an important part of becoming an actively engaged citizen. Students will be discussing current events from time to time. Every Friday Students will also be watching CNN Student News. CNN Student News is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program designed for middle and high school classes. It is produced by the journalists at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.
Classroom Rules
Follow rules and expectations outlined in the school student handbook
Come to class each day fully prepared and ready to learn
Respect other people, their rights and property
Be seated, quiet and ready when the bell rings
No food in the classroom
How to be successful in this class
- Follow the rules
- Have a positive Attitude
- Do your best in all activities
- Put forth full effort in all tasks
- Have an open mind and be willing to hear others opinions