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United States History Course Syllabus

Mr. Davis Stewart Email: [email protected] Prep: 7th period Voice mail: 632-1600 ext. 619 Room: R-27 Office hours: By appointment only (mornings before school usually work best)

Textbook: American Vision Modern Times, Glencoe 2006 COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Upon completion of the course, the US History student will have the ability to make critical decisions and form arguments supported by solid evidence through the study of United States historical issues. Successful completion of this course fulfills the student’s Junior outcome for Social Studies.

COURSE OUTCOMES AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS  Explain the impact of geography on US History  Apply research skills and investigative thinking to solve a problem  Trace the impact of historical events on contemporary society  Analyze the sources and consequences of conflict between people, cultures and the environment  Develop social and political participation skills  Clarify problems, evaluate information, draw conclusions and evaluate consequences of solutions  Trace the role of the US in world affairs  Make connections between literature, music, social, political and economic events in history

In order to pass this class each student must show a mastery level of knowledge in each and every unit. The course outcomes and essential skills will focus on the standards that have been established by the California State U.S. History framework. Students will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of the material in a variety of ways: tests; essay exams; quizzes individual and group projects; oral and group presentations. Any student who does not receive a passing grade on any of the course outcomes and essential skills must make up the concept or they will receive a “No Credit” for the course and subsequently must retake the course.

HOMEWORK / GRADING POLICY Homework is an extension of the classroom learning experience and will be assigned on a regular basis. Homework will make up approximately 20% of the student’s overall grade. Homework is due at the beginning of the period that has been determined. Work turned in after the deadline will only receive 50% credit. If a student is absent, they have the same amount of days missed to turn in missing homework. This does not however, apply to projects. PROJECTS ARE DUE BY THE STUDENT’S CLASS PERIOD ON THE DETERMINED DATE. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements to get projects/assignments turned in on time. The grade of the project will be affected if received after the student’s class period. If a student is absent on a test day the student must be ready to take the test upon return to class or made arrangements prior to the beginning of class. The test may differ in form. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS MISSED DURING AN ABSENCE.

The student’s grade will be derived from an average of all work completed during each unit of study and based on the following breakdown: 90-100% A 80.89 B 70.79 C 69 or below NO CREDIT / course must be retaken Approximate breakdown of coursework: Essential skills(test and projects) 60% Quizzes 10% Homework/Other (Class Participation) 30% Turn-it-in.com: In an effort to avoid plagiarism, as well as to avoid compromising your education, RHS has purchased a site license with turnitin.com. Student work must be submitted and stored on this site, which will be cross- referenced with other student work, as well as any work already existing on the Internet. COURSE CONTENT  Unit 1: THE NATION’S BEGINNING  Unit 2: THE PROGRESSIVE ERA  Unit 3: THE UNITED STATES EMERGES AS A WORLD POWER o Amazing Century Oral Interviews Introduced  Unit 4: THE ROARING TWENTIES  Cumulative Semester Final  Unit 5A: THE GREAT DEPRESSION Unit 5B: THE NEW DEAL o Amazing Century Interviews Due  Unit 6: WORLD WAR II  Unit 7: THE COLD WAR  Unit 8: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT  Unit 9: IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY/VIETNAM CONFLICT  Cumulative Course Final

MATERIALS Each student is required to bring to class each day the following materials:  #2 pencils  Flash Drive to save computer work  Standard blue/black pens (other colors or gel pens will not be accepted for work turned in for grading)  3-ring binder with lined paper and dividers  RHS handbook  Homework (as assigned) usually due the day of the unit exam  Dry Erase Markers

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS It is the teacher’s role to establish and maintain a suitable learning environment. In order to do so, the behavioral expectations as outlined by the Rocklin High School handbook will be enforced. For further information please see the Rocklin High School handbook.  In order to better communicate with you regarding upcoming assignments, projects, and other relevant issues to US History please send me an email so I can add you to a distribution list. cut below cut below cut below Please print your student’s name______per______

I have read and understand the expectations of the US History course. Please sign and return to Mr. Stewart by ______. ______Student signature ______Parent/guardian signature