Those Who Fail to Learn the Lessons of History Are Destined to Repeat Them

“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are destined to repeat them.”

Instructor: Ms. Lehman Phone: (972) 925-6250 Email: [email protected] Room: 250 Website: www.lehmanhistory.weebly.com

Introduction The Advanced Placement program in U.S. History makes demands upon students that are equivalent to those made by full year introductory college survey courses. This class requires a level of participation, diligence, commitment, effort, and autonomy beyond the ordinary high school level. Thus, time management is an essential skill for this class, and you must take the responsibility for budgeting your time. Don’t worry though, as you become accustomed to the course format and texts, things will fall into place and become easier. Do not get discouraged. You will soon recognize that your effort will pay off as skills develop, and the daunting challenges of reading assignments in August become routine as the year progresses.

By fully participating in this class, students will understand traditional historical points of reference in American history from prehistory to current events and issues. Students will also understand and analyze the social, political, and economic changes that occur throughout American history. Because this is a course in which students can earn college credit, it is a challenging class and requires both time and effort in and outside of class.

NOTE: Although there will be a need for lectures from time to time, this is not a lecture class. This is a discussion/seminar class. Class discussions generally will focus on the implications and significance of the material you have read and studied. It is not a review of the facts of the material itself. You should come to class prepared with the facts from your readings.

Textbook Kennedy, D. M., & Cohen, L. (2013). THE AMERICAN PAGEANT: A History of the American People, AP ed. (15th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

Supplies 3-ring binder, dividers, spiral, 3x5 index cards, notebook paper, pen (blue or black ONLY), pencil

Tutoring

of 7 “Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are destined to repeat them.” Tutoring will be available Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM and after school by appointment in room 250. I will notify students if I am unable to hold tutoring because of a meeting or other conflict. To schedule an alternate tutoring time contact Ms. Lehman in person or by email at [email protected]

Absences / Make Up Work It is best for students to be present every day, however if an absence should occur it is the student’s responsibility to ask for makeup work. All make up work must be turned in to me in a timely manner. For each day absent students will receive two days to complete the missing assignments. Students are expected to be ready for any in class work the day they return per the calendar

TESTS Each six weeks, students will take at least one test. The exam will consist of AP-based multiple- choice questions and will be timed. Students who earn a grade below 70 on the mid-term will have the opportunity to either correct their answers OR take an alternate exam. Students who correct their answers will receive a maximum grade of 69. Students who take the alternate exam will receive the higher of the 2 exam scores. Corrections or retests must be completed during regularly scheduled tutoring hours and by a predetermined date, which will be published on the class webpage.

Late Work Late Work is any work that is not turned in when requested. The student will be responsible for turning in a Yellow Sheet in place of the late work on the due date. If an assignment is not turned in by the Due Date, the student will have a maximum of 4 school days to turn in any late assignment at a penalty of 10 points per school day. All specific assignments for which late work will not be accepted will be specifically noted on assignment (all notecards). All assignments that were not turned in on time will be marked with a “M” and show as missing in the grade book until the student turns in the work

Electronic Devices None are allowed in class unless I say otherwise. If I see it, I will take it up, and turn it in to your school’s office. Furthermore, while exams and quizzes are in progress, no student is to have in their possession any electronic device, including phones, cameras, iPods, iPads, calculators, palm pilots, or any device capable of receiving, storing, or transmitting electronic data, without my prior approval. Possession of an electronic device during an exam/quiz is grounds for a zero on the assessment as well as an office referral.

Grading Policy 25% = Average of tests 40% = Average of Daily Grades (homework checks*, quizzes, etc) 20% = Projects 15% = 6 weeks test (Tests or other assignments designated as major grades will be counted in the Test, Projects, and Daily Grade categories.)

of 7 “Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are destined to repeat them.” *Homework checks are graded on a 0 to 100 scale and rounded to the nearest 10, and the grade is always based on the percentage complete. At the end of the third week of each 6 weeks, a grade report will be sent to every family. These are to be signed and returned.

The AP Exam The AP U.S. History exam will be given Wednesday, May 8, 2015.

AP Exam Prep Sessions and Mock Exam There will be an AP Prep Session that will take place during the school year. It is expected that all students will attend this Prep Session. I will notify you of the date once it is made available.

Estimated Course Pacing First Semester

Unit 1: Colonial America 1492-1775 August 25 – September 11 American Pageant: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Unit 2: America’s Revolution 1763-1783 September 15 - 23 American Pageant: Chapters 6, 7, and 8

Unit 3: Creating a New Nation 1783-1824 September 25 – October 3 American Pageant: Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12

Unit 4: The Age of Jackson 1824-1860 October 7 – October 22 American Pageant: Chapters 13, 14 and 15

Unit 5: The Nation Divided 1800-1861 October 24 – November 7 American Pageant: Chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19

Unit 6: Civil War & Reconstruction 1861-1877 November 10 – November 22 American Pageant: Chapters 20, 21, and 22

Unit 7: The Gilded Age 1865-1900 November 25 - December 12 American Pageant: Chapters 23, 24, and 25

Semester Exam: December TBD

Second Semester

Unit 8: Great West and the Populist Party 1865-1900 January 6 - January 13 American Pageant: Chapters 26 and 27

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Unit 9: America Emerges as a World Power 1890-1919 January 15 – 21 American Pageant: Chapter 27

Unit 10: Progressivism & World War I, 1901-1919 January 23 – February 7 American Pageant: Chapters 28, 29, 30

Unit 11: The 1920’s, Depression & New Deal 1919-1938 February 10 – 24 American Pageant: Chapters 31, 32, 33

Unit 12: – World War II and the Cold War, 1933-1952 February 26 – March 15 American Pageant: Chapter 34, 35, 36

Unit 13: The United States at Home and Abroad, 1953-1996 March 28 – April 11 American Pageant: Chapters 37, 38, 39,40

Unit 14: The Challenges Ahead April 14 – April 21 American Pageant: Chapter 42

Review for AP Exam April 28 – May 10

AP Exam May 14, 2013

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of 7 “Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are destined to repeat them.” Ms. Lehman’s Education Decrees (Classroom Rules)

1. Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated 2. Show up to class ON TIME, ready and prepared to learn. 3. Do NOT interrupt instruction. 4. No food in class. 5. No electronic devices in class (cell phones, iPods, etc.) unless approved by the teacher. 6. Be in class, prepared and ready to work when the bell rings. 7. Be respectful and considerate of other people’s feelings, rights, and possessions. 8. Give each speaker your full attention. 9. Use appropriate language. 10. Please refer to your student handbook for school policy concerning tardiness, progress reports, detention, dress code, gum, and cheating. 11. All students will participate in class. 12. All school/DISD rules will be enforced. Any issues disrupting the learning environment of this classroom will be dealt with quickly and effectively. Our goal is to make this class not only full of learning, but also an enjoyable learning environment.

of 7 “Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are destined to repeat them.” Student/Parent Contract

I have read the guidelines and expectations as presented by Ms. Lehman for AP U.S. History. I agree to attend all AP U.S. History Prep Sessions and Practice Exams, any Mandatory Tutoring Sessions that I am assigned by Ms. Lehman, and to take the AP U.S. History Exam in May.

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I have read the guidelines and expectations as presented by Ms. Lehman and understand what is expected of my student.

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