U.S. History “A” will lay the foundation for the history of the United States from the end of the Civil War to World War II. Units in US History “A” are taught chronologically.
U.S. History Part "A" will include units that focus on:
Emergence of the Modern United States
World War I
Prosperity and Depression
World War II
U.S. History “B” will lay the foundation for the history of the United States from the end of World War II to the present day. Units in US History “B” are taught chronologically.
U.S. History “B” will include units that focus on:
Postwar America
Challenges and Change
Changing and Enduring Issues
America in the 21st Century
CLASS PREPARATION
Students must arrive to class prepared with all materials needed to participate in course lessons, this includes a charged Chromebook.
Preparation also includes having completed assignments and other instructional materials completed prior to the start of class.
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
All assignments will be found on my website and submitted online.
Assigned course material must be submitted on the due date.
Students will be instructed and encouraged to utilize additional assistance to complete materials in a timely manner.
REASSESSMENT POLICY
Students must show evidence of new learning before reassessment.
Reassessment must take place within TWO weeks from notification of reassessment results, pending additional instruction from the teacher.
Only ONE reassessment shall occur, pending teacher discretion about extenuating circumstances.
No reassessment within the final FIVE days of the trimester.
Standards Based Grading (SBG)
SBG uses a 4 point scale rather than a traditional scale. A grading breakdown can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
4 = Mastering the Standard
ALL Daily Activities & Memrise are completed to this level
3 = Meeting the Standard
ALL Daily Activities & Memrise are completed
2 = Developing Towards the Standard
Missing evidence to be at the next level
1 = Insufficient Progress Towards the Standard
Missing work and not showing proficiency on assessments
0 = No Evidence of Student Understanding in
Submitted Work
Cell Phones, Food & Bathroom Passes:
CELL PHONES & FOOD ARE TO BE OUT OF SIGHT!
SEE IT, HEAR IT, TAKE IT
No PEDs between 8-3, not even during passing time and lunch.
Devices should be off or silent with notifications muted
Devices shall not be on a student’s person - they should be stored in a bag or purse and not accessible for use.
BATHROOM PROCEDURES
Passes will NOT be granted in the first or last 20 minutes of class
you will be marked TARDY!
If you have to go to the restroom
fill out a pass on e-hallpass, take the yellow hallway pass lanyards
only 1 person out of the room at a time
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Entering the Classroom: The school wide expectation is that you must be seated at your assigned table to be considered present. If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, even if you are in the classroom, you will be considered tardy.
Starting the Class Period: Once you are seated at your assigned table in the classroom, you should immediately begin completing the "First Five".
Class Conduct: You are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate school manner and observe all rules within the building.
Substitute Teachers: Treat them with the same respect! Do not create a disturbance with them.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis.
Those who attend will be better suited to receive the material, instruction, and assistance to best pass the class.
Attendance will be taken every class period and submitted.
Tardiness, arriving to class after the bell, will also be noted.
Need to use the restroom during passing times!
ABSENCES
It will be up to the student to contact the teacher any time they are not in class
a class syllabus and calendar are found on this website.
If there is a circumstance hindering the submission of work please see the instructor as soon as possible to develop an agreement that works for both parties.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
DO NOT pass off someone else’s ideas and/or work as your own! The definition of academic dishonesty and plagiarism are outlined below, please review these definitions with the instructor if you have any questions.
Seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another student.
Completes assigned work for another student which will be turned in for credit.
Forges or falsifies documents or records.
Intentionally impedes or damages academic work of others.
Assists other students in any of these acts.
Any student to be in violation of these acts will immediately receive 0 credit for that specific assignment.
Additional action could be taken to report this manner to the high school administration.
Please speak with the instructor if you have any questions about what constitutes academic dishonesty in the context of this course.
Any Questions?
If there are no questions about this, then it is assumed that the policy is completely understood and agreed upon by all students.
Example of Plagiarism on Writing Prompts