United
States History
Overview: This course
will cover the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present.
The textbook for this class is The Americans by McDougal Littel. The standards and learning expectations for
this class will be based on the Tennessee state curriculum standards and
learning expectations. For a complete
list of the topics to be covered and the performance indicators for each please
refer to the state standards at:
Standards for United States History (click on this link)
The syllabus for the
semester will be to cover these state standards, keeping in mind that the final
exam will be the End of Course Test administered by the state of Tennessee.
This exam counts for 20% of the students final grade and will be administered
by the state.
Homework line /Parent contact:
****Everyday*** a new greeting will be left on extension 250 of the school phone line 332-8819.
The greeting will contain information about homework and upcoming tests
and or quizzes. After the beep, parents may leave me a message and I will
return your call ASAP.
Classroom Behavior and Consequences:
The goal for this year will be to create a respectful, productive
atmosphere in which the students can learn and perform to the best of their
abilities... In order for this to be
accomplished both the teacher and the students need to be prepared and on task
each day. The following are some highlights that the students should keep in
mind when preparing for this class.
Behavior:
****Everyday, students are
expected to follow all school
sanctioned rules (see student handbook) including those pertaining to Tardies (3 tardies
= 1 absence), dress code, food and drink (no food and water only in the
classrooms), cheating.
Student Materials:
***Everyday***
students are expected to bring: textbook, pen and pencil, paper and a notebook
for this class and this class only.
Late Work: Students
who are absent with a valid excuse have 5 school days to complete assignments
assigned while they were out. Work
assigned before the student’s absence is due the day they return. Unexcused absences may result in make-up
work that receives reduced credit.
Request for make-up work is the responsibility of the student. A plan
book listing each day’s activities and assignments is kept in the classroom for
the students’ convenience. If a student is not absent, work is
due when it is collected. Work that is turned in at the end of the class
period or the end of the day will receive partial credit. Work that is turned
in the next day will NOT receive credit. Students who do not have a completed
assignment to submit should be prepared to turn in a paper with the name of the assignment and an
explanation for why it is not being turned in on time.