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US History Syllabus

US History Syllabus

Mr. Haney         Room 157

5 Periods a week         Full year, 1 credit course

 

Course Content:

            This course looks at the United States’ history from the end of the War of 1812 to the beginning of World War I.  The course examines the economies of both the North and South during the early 1800s and expansion to the Pacific. Also, the course will examine the crisis and compromises leading to the Civil War, the Civil War and Reconstruction.  This course will then cover the settling of West, Industrialization, the rise of the US as a world power and the Progressive Movement.

 

Textbook:

Appleby, Joyce. Brinkley, Alan. Broussard, Albert S.  McPherson, James M.  Ritchie, Donald A. The American Vision. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill - 2008.

 

Grading:

  • Exams / Tests – after each chapter                                                                
  • Quizzes – after some sections.  Quizzes may or may not be announced.                  
  • Classwork / Homework – Classwork and homework are a significant part of this course. Homework assignments will be given for each section.  Students will be given time during class to work on these assignments and will use these assignments to help prepare for chapter tests.

 

Class Rules:

  • Arrive to class on time.
  • Students must be in their assigned seats at the bell. Anyone late, without a pass, will receive a disciplinary referral (“write up”).
  • Be prepared for class.
  • Students are expected to have their textbooks, notes, homework, and a pen or pencil for EACH class period.
  • Do not keep me from teaching or another person from learning:
  • Any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during class. (Except for Emergencies)
  • No candy, food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
  • Treat yourself and others with respect.
  • Raise hand to answer or ask a question.
  • When the teacher is talking, NO ONE else is.
  • Do not talk when someone else is answering a question.
  • Keep your hands and mean, inappropriate opinions to yourself.
  • Follow the other school rules.

 

 

 

 

Penalties:

All disciplinary penalties will follow the standards set forth in the Student Handbook. 

  • Minor offenses not covered in the student handbook will result in a warning. A low level referral may also be issued.  If the problem continues or reoccurs, then a disciplinary referral (“write up”) that will be addressed by the assistant principal will be issued. 
  • Cheating
    • 1st Offense:     Repeating the assignment for half credit.
    • 2nd Offense:    A zero for the assignment.
    • 3rd Offense:     Different assignments from the rest of the class.

 

Late Work:

Each student should make every effort to hand their work in on time.  Late work will follow the guidelines set forth in the student handbook.  If you have an extended illness or other special circumstances, please inform me so we can potentially reach an alternative.

  • If a student is not absent the day that the assignment is assigned or due:
    • HOMEWORK ONE DAY LATE RECEIVES ½ CREDIT
    • HOMEWORK LATER THAN ONE DAY LATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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