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Course Description: This course will trace AZ/US history from
the colonial period to the present. Major topics of study will include:
colonial settlement, formation of the Constitution, War of 1812, Gadsden
Purchase, Revolutionary War, Westward Expansion, Civil War, Reconstruction,
the growth of business/industry, immigration to the US, Spanish-American War,
WWI, WWII, Cold War events, Civil Rights, Vietnam, and will conclude with the
current events in US History. The
course will enhance students’ abilities in written/oral expression,
problem-solving, and working cooperatively with peers. There WILL be regular
homework assignments. Students will be involved in individual and group
activities throughout the course. Oral presentations and participation will
also be required. Textbook: America:Pathways
to the Present. Cayton, Perry, Winkler: Prentice Hall,
2005. Grading: All assignments are to be put into the teacher’s
assignment basket. It is the student’s responsibility to see that work is
turned in on time. Late work WILL NOT be accepted!!!
All tests/daily work will be graded in the following manner:
Attendance:
Since full and active participation is essential to success in this course,
good attendance is expected and required.
In the event of an excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility
to ask for make-up work upon their return to class. They will have the same
amount of days to turn in the work as they were absent. School Policy will be strictly adhered to
regarding tardies and unexcused absences Suggested Materials Needed: Folder/notebook Pens/Pencils 3
Ring Binder and Dividing tabs (one specifically for history) Poster
board when needed. The teacher will give students notice when this is
required. *Note: Please feel comfortable contacting the teacher
if acquiring these materials causes a financial hardship. Behavioral
Overview:: Show
respect for your peers and the instructor at all times. Follow
directions the first time they are given. Food
and beverages may only be consumed outside the classroom. Always
sit in your assigned seat. All
students must be in their assigned seats and working on the board activity
BEFORE the final bell sounds. The
bell is for the teacher; students are to remain in their seats until
dismissed. NO
ELECTRONICS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. No
HATS on in the classroom There
may be a time when you need to leave class, you MUST have a pass at all
times. Note: Passes will not be given the first, during
class activities of instruction and last 10 minutes of class. Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE:
Based on the severity of the offense, the initial consequence could
result in a modification of the original steps. Student
Responsibilities: Come
to class prepared EVERYDAY (i.e. bring pen/pencil, paper, homework and your
history book). Label
all papers in the upper right hand corner.
Include your FIRST and LAST name, the date and the period you have
this class. NOTE: If you are absent, you must write “absent” on
your paper or it will be counted as late and will result in NO credit for the
assignment. Students
have one day for every day they are absent to complete any/all work that was
missed while they were absent. If an absence is unexcused, you will receive a
zero for the assignment. Write
neatly. If the teacher can’t read the
work, it can’t be graded. Feel
free to come in for extra help before school or after school. Other Information: * Parents will be contacted
if academic/behavioral problems persist. * Grades will be printed out every other
week. They will be sent home for parent signatures! It is our hope that this increased
communication will avert any academic problems. |
US/AZ
History Syllabus
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