United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution (10th Grade)

Description

United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution is the first part of a two-course study of U.S. History. This 10th grade course examines the social and political history of the U.S. from pre-historic times to post-Civil War Reconstruction.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course directly correspond to the Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies.

Required Materials    

Three ring binder                                                         

Loose leaf paper

Pen (Blue or Black ink only) or Pencils

• Colored Pencils

Personal Electronic Devices

Students can use electronic and technological devices at specified times and only when authorized by the teacher for an instructional purpose. If a student is using a device inappropriately, consequences will be enforced as stated in the Parent-Student Information Guide.

Absence and Make-up work

If a student is absent for any excused reason, the student will be allowed to make up all major assignments and other work missed during said absence at a time agreeable to the teacher. The student shall be responsible for contacting the teacher to arrange to make up the work. Students shall have two (2) days for each day of excused absence to complete and return make-up work. It is the responsibility of the student to request and return make-up work.

**Unexcused Absence will not be allowed to make-up work. Teachers, at their discretion, may require student to make up work on a noncredit basis to help student maintain academic pace.

***Procedures for Checkouts for each nine week grading period.

            3^rd check out…. After School Detention, Saturday Detention, or ISI

            4^th check out….After School Detention, Saturday Detention, or ISI

            5^th check out….In-School Intervention

Semester Exam Exemption Policy

In order to be exempt from a final exam, a 9-12 grade student must have an overall average of

 A (90-100) with 6 or fewer absences, or

 B (80-89) with 4 or fewer absences, or

 C (70-79) with 2 or fewer absences, AND

Have no discipline referrals that result in detention or suspension during the term. The final course grade for students in grades 9-12 who meet exemption criteria will be determined from the average of the four nine-week grading periods for a full credit course.

**Students may ONLY be exempt from the FINAL EXAM at the end of the course. **

Textbook

The Americans, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2012.

Course Schedule

Classroom Expectations

1. Come to class on time. Any student not in the classroom when the bell rings will be marked tardy, unless student has a pass from another teacher or administration.
2. Come to class Prepared. Students will come prepared with all materials for the lesson.
3. You must RESPECT yourself, classmates, teacher, and property. Treat others like you want to be treated. You must show appropriate behavior and language in the classroom
4. YOU are responsible for any missed assignments. All excused missed assignments will be made up in a timely manner
5. No personal electronic devices allowed unless permission has been granted by the teacher.
6. PARTICIPATE in class. Non-participation in this course during discussions and activities will negatively affect both your daily and overall grade.
7. Go to the restroom BEFORE or AFTER class. Students have multiple opportunities between 8 Periods.
8. BE NICE. BE COURTEOUS. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF.

Discipline

• Verbal warning (This is your warning!)
• Parent conference / In-Class Punishment
• Break Detention and/or Discipline Referral

Study Tips

• Attend class and complete all assignments on time.
• Read textbook sections at home the day before they are to be discussed in class
• Email me for assignments when you are absent or call another student
• Take notes in class.
• Review your notes on a daily basis.
• Participate in class.
• Form a study group.
• Join Remind( Text #81010, Message @usahi01) and Quizlet (NHS US History 1)