United States United States HistoryHistory

Mrs. Amanda DonnerMrs. Amanda Donner

E-227E-227

Ext. 2527Ext. 2527

Course DescriptionCourse Description

United States History and the Constitution is a year long course that United States History and the Constitution is a year long course that focuses on the story of the American people from the period of the focuses on the story of the American people from the period of the Mesoamerica civilizations to the present day – a span that includes the Mesoamerica civilizations to the present day – a span that includes the early Native Americans, the establishment of various European colonies, early Native Americans, the establishment of various European colonies, the creation of the United States as a new nation during the American the creation of the United States as a new nation during the American Revolution, the territorial expansion to the West, the American Civil War Revolution, the territorial expansion to the West, the American Civil War and Reconstruction, the industrialization and immigration of the late and Reconstruction, the industrialization and immigration of the late nineteenth century, and the nation’s developing role in world affairs in the nineteenth century, and the nation’s developing role in world affairs in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. United States History and the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. United States History and the Constitution is a year long course that focuses on the story of the Constitution is a year long course that focuses on the story of the American people from the period of the Mesoamerica civilizations to the American people from the period of the Mesoamerica civilizations to the present day – a span that includes the early Native Americans, the present day – a span that includes the early Native Americans, the establishment of various European colonies, the creation of the United establishment of various European colonies, the creation of the United States as a new nation during the American Revolution, the territorial States as a new nation during the American Revolution, the territorial expansion to the West, the American Civil War and Reconstruction, the expansion to the West, the American Civil War and Reconstruction, the industrialization and immigration of the late nineteenth century, and the industrialization and immigration of the late nineteenth century, and the nation’s developing role in world affairs in the twentieth and twenty-first nation’s developing role in world affairs in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. centuries.

Books UsedBooks Used

American Vision - McGraw-Hill (2005)American Vision - McGraw-Hill (2005) In addition to these, teachers and In addition to these, teachers and

students will also have access to a students will also have access to a number of ancillary resources to number of ancillary resources to supplement the classroom experience, supplement the classroom experience, such as newspapers, simulations, and such as newspapers, simulations, and videos.videos.

You needYou need

2” Binder with dividers 2” Binder with dividers Two 5 subject spiral notebooks for notesTwo 5 subject spiral notebooks for notes Flash drive (highly suggested)Flash drive (highly suggested) Paper, pencils, pensPaper, pencils, pens

Grade CalculationGrade Calculation

Activity:Activity: Percentage of Final Grade Percentage of Final Grade Exams/TestsExams/Tests 40%40% ProjectsProjects 30%30% Daily gradeDaily grade 10%10% HomeworkHomework 10%10% QuizzesQuizzes 10%10%

100% Total100% Total

HomeworkHomework

Homework is assigned as neededHomework is assigned as needed You will have homework most nights!!!!You will have homework most nights!!!! Turn in homework at the beginning of Turn in homework at the beginning of

class, in the basket by the pencil class, in the basket by the pencil sharpener.sharpener.

Late WorkLate Work

Work should be completed by the due Work should be completed by the due date.date.

If it is late I give a 10 point penalty for If it is late I give a 10 point penalty for each day it is late.each day it is late.

No late work will be excepted after the 4No late work will be excepted after the 4thth day.day.

Make-up WorkMake-up Work

You have five days to complete make-up work.You have five days to complete make-up work. If it is not turned a late fee will be allotted and If it is not turned a late fee will be allotted and

after 9 days the work will not be accepted.after 9 days the work will not be accepted. You should collect make-up work before or You should collect make-up work before or

after class. after class. I will not give make-up work during instructional I will not give make-up work during instructional

time.time.

Student Conduct in classStudent Conduct in class

Any acts of classroom disruption that go Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to the educational process relative to the subject content will not be tolerated subject content will not be tolerated

Electronic Devices In-Electronic Devices In-ClassClass

Cellular phones, cameras, music Cellular phones, cameras, music devices, etc… are prohibited in the devices, etc… are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities unless classroom and laboratory facilities unless they are being used for instructional they are being used for instructional purposes with the teacher’s permission purposes with the teacher’s permission (If lecture is taking place or during any (If lecture is taking place or during any team activity, listening to music is not team activity, listening to music is not permitted). permitted).

CheatingCheating

Students are expected to uphold the Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. academic honesty.

The penalty for violating the honor code The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade code is subject to receive a failing grade for the assignment and will be referred to for the assignment and will be referred to Administration.Administration.

The following are The following are considered violations of considered violations of the honor codethe honor code

Represent the work of others as their own.Represent the work of others as their own. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any

academic work.academic work. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.Give unauthorized assistance to other students. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, Modify, without instructor approval, an examination,

paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.additional credit.

Misrepresent the content of submitted work. A Misrepresent the content of submitted work. A student may not use or copy (by any means) student may not use or copy (by any means) another’s work (or portions of it) and represent it as another’s work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own.his/her own.

Major RulesMajor Rules

Follow all SJHS Rules Follow all SJHS Rules Keep hands, feet, objects, and comments Keep hands, feet, objects, and comments

to yourself to yourself Follow all directions Follow all directions Be prepared Be prepared

Special Attention Special Attention to….to….

Dress CodeDress Code

Dollar bill rule on girls shortsDollar bill rule on girls shorts Boys pants should fitBoys pants should fit Always remember the 3 b’s!!! : )Always remember the 3 b’s!!! : )

I will send you to administration if dress I will send you to administration if dress code is not followed.code is not followed.

Tardies…Tardies…

BE ON TIME!!!!BE ON TIME!!!! You are late if you are not in this room You are late if you are not in this room

doing your shark bait when the bell rings.doing your shark bait when the bell rings. Shark Bait should be complete in the first Shark Bait should be complete in the first

5 minutes of class!!!!5 minutes of class!!!! No Excuses!!!No Excuses!!!

Fighting….Fighting….

If you get in a fight at this school If you get in a fight at this school you….you….

GO TO JAIL. GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL. GO TO JAIL. GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL. DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT TWO HUNDRED DOLLARSTWO HUNDRED DOLLARS

LOL!!!!LOL!!!!

SERIOUSLY THOUGH, I’M NOT SERIOUSLY THOUGH, I’M NOT KIDDING!!!!KIDDING!!!!

Attitude and DisrespectAttitude and Disrespect

As long as you show me respect, I will As long as you show me respect, I will show you respect.show you respect.

If you are rude or disrespectful to me or If you are rude or disrespectful to me or another classmate their will be another classmate their will be consequences!!!!consequences!!!!

ConsequencesConsequences

Verbal WarningVerbal Warning Student-Teacher conference/phone call Student-Teacher conference/phone call

homehome Phone call home / teacher assigned Phone call home / teacher assigned

detentiondetention ReferralReferral

Severe disruptions Severe disruptions will result in removal will result in removal from classroom and from classroom and referral.referral.

Positive RewardsPositive Rewards

PraisePraise Notes/Calls homeNotes/Calls home Computer/library timeComputer/library time Tangible rewards (pencils, etc.)Tangible rewards (pencils, etc.) Great grades!Great grades!

4 big ideas 4 big ideas Be There (for each other)Be There (for each other)

Play (and have fun but get the job done),Play (and have fun but get the job done), Make Their Day (make people feel safe, Make Their Day (make people feel safe,

special, unique)special, unique) Choose Your Attitude. Choose Your Attitude.

SeatingSeating: :: :

Students will have assigned seats Students will have assigned seats and should remain in their seats and should remain in their seats until they are dismissed. until they are dismissed. Exceptions:Exceptions:

Sharpening pencilsSharpening pencils: you may sharpen : you may sharpen pencils as needed unless I am speaking pencils as needed unless I am speaking or giving oral instruction. or giving oral instruction.

If this is the case, then raise your hand If this is the case, then raise your hand and I will give you a new pencil or and I will give you a new pencil or permission to sharpen yours.permission to sharpen yours.

RestroomRestroom: You should use the restroom : You should use the restroom between classesbetween classes. .

If it is an emergency then I will give you a If it is an emergency then I will give you a pass.pass.

If restroom visits become too frequent or If restroom visits become too frequent or it becomes disruptive, restroom use will it becomes disruptive, restroom use will be limited and a phone call to your parent be limited and a phone call to your parent will be made.will be made.

Storage of Storage of MaterialsMaterials::

NO TEXTBOOKS OR NO TEXTBOOKS OR PERSONAL ITEMS WILL BE PERSONAL ITEMS WILL BE LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM. LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM.

DismissalDismissal::

The teacher dismisses the The teacher dismisses the classclass. .