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U.S. HistoryO Why study U.S. History?
O Required forgraduation.
O Helps build civicunderstanding
O Helps understand thepresent
O Fun!
Topics StudiedO Unit One: Three Worlds Meet/Colonization and
Settlement O Unit Two: Revolution and the New NationO Unit Three: The U.S. and Illinois ConstitutionO Unit Four: Expansion and Reform O Unit Five: Civil War and Reconstruction O Unit Six: The Development of the Industrial United
States O Unit Seven: The Emergence of Modern America O Unit Eight: The Great Depression and World War II O Unit Nine: Postwar United States O Unit Ten: Contemporary United States
Course ThemesO Six Broad Themes
O CitizenshipO DissentO GovernmentO LaborO Land UseO Population Changes
Materials NeededO The textbook
O United States History by Emma J. Lapansky-Werner, et. al.
O Black or blue ink pen/pencilO NotebookO Unit Packet
ResponsibilitiesO Complete all assignments on timeO Complete notes each dayO Be sure to see me for any make-up
workO Complete tests and projects
O Come to class ready to learn
GradingO Grades determined by category weights
O Tests – 35 %O Projects – 25 %O Coursework: 25%O Participation – 5 %O Unit Packets – 10 %
O Grading ScaleO A: 90-100O B: 80-89O C: 70-79O D: 60-69O F: 59 or below
Three Things
Three people or groups to take care of while in schoolO YourselfO Your classmatesO Your school
Classroom Rules1. Follow all directions2. Be in your seat when the bell rings3. Come prepared to class every day with
notebook, textbook, pen, and ID4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to
yourself at all times5. Show respect to all by not using
profanity, calling names, bullying, harassing, interrupting, etc. No food or drink is allowed in the classroom.
Consequences
O First infraction: WarningO Second infraction: Last One OutO Third Infraction: Held One Minute
After ClassO Fourth Infraction: Parent CallO Fifth Infraction: Referral to the Dean
TardyO If you come to class late, the
following steps are taken:O Step One: Warning at predismissalO Step Two: Contact your
parent/guardianO Step Three: Referral to the Dean
Bring Your Own DeviceO Electronic Devices may be used in
the cafeteria and hallways during passing periods.
O At times Electronic devices, including laptops and notebooks may be used
in class. Any usage is at my discretion.O All use must be class-related
RemindersO I will be using Remind 101 for
reminders this yearO System of texting students and
parents about upcoming eventsO No phone numbers are sharedO Messages cannot be replied to
Remind 101O To receive messages via text,
Text @mrgaughan to (224) 265-5669O To receive messages via email,
Send an email to
About MeO Mr. Michael GaughanO Email address:
[email protected] 16 years at Bloom High SchoolO 19 years in educationO U.S. History, AP U.S. HistoryO B.A. from Illinois, Masters from
LoyolaO Enjoy studying history for the stories
involved
LET’S HAVE A GOOD YEAR
