Course Syllabus

Mrs. Williams

 U.S. History

Course Syllabus

Contact Information

swilli17@aisd.net

682-867-3400

 

Class Schedule

1st period –  Conference

2nd period – PLC

3rd period – U.S. History

4th period – Advanced U.S. History

5th period – U.S. History

6th period – U.S. History

7th period – Advanced U.S. History

 

Course Description

This course will expand on what you have previously learned about early U.S. History and increase your knowledge of events that shaped America socially, economically, and politically.  We will cover over 200 years of history beginning with Exploration and Colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction. In addition to early U.S. History, we will spend approximately 4 weeks on the Principles of Government, applying them to the U.S. Constitution, and the history behind the development and growth of our government.  Advanced U.S. History will increase the level of rigor within the content with an emphasis on writing, research, and presenting skills.   

 

Student Expectations:  

• Be prepared
• Be on time
• ID on and visible
• Follow directions 1st time given
• All cellphones should be off and away before entering class
• Use school appropriate language
• Sit appropriately
• Wear school approved clothing
• No gum or candy
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
• Treat equipment and materials carefully
• Be a team player during group work
• Be kind
• Listen when someone is speaking
• Be on task
• Clean after self
• Complete assignments
• Turn all work in on time
• Get assignments when absent the day you return
• Keep journals updated at all times
• Ask questions.  I am here for you!

 

Course Timeline

 

1st 6 weeks	Exploration and Early Colonization, Colonial Regions and People, Growth of a Representative Government, Causes of the American Revolution
2nd 6 weeks	Causes of the American Revolution (cont), The American Revolution, Confederation to Constitution
3rd 6 weeks	The Principles of the U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, Washington and Adams Presidencies
4th 6 weeks	Democratic-Republican Presidencies, Age of Jackson, Manifest Destiny
5th 6 weeks	Manifest Destiny (cont), Innovations and Industrialization, Immigration and Cultural Groups, Age of Reform, Civil War
6th 6 weeks	Reconstruction, Contemporary America

 

Supplies Needed

2 Composition Books (1 for Fall and 1 for Spring) 

Colored pencils

Notebook paper

Glue Stick

Ruler

Scissors

Blue and red pens

Pencils

 

Late Work Policy

The Social Studies Department goal for all students is that no 0's are reflected in their grades.  It is very important that students' grades reflect the knowledge they have learned, which helps the teacher determine if extra support is needed in order for them to be successful. Therefore, students' parents will be contacted via email if assignments are not turned in by the due date.  Late work will receive a 10 point reduction for each week it is late.  Extensions with no grade reduction/penalty on assignments are provided with the approval of the teacher. All work must be turned in one week prior to the end of the six week period. Please know that I am always  willing to work with you to be successful. 

 

Absence Policy

Students that are absent are responsible for requesting any missed assignments and will be given a day for each day they have missed to complete the assignment(s).  Please refer to the U.S. History website (listed above) to retrieve missing assignments. Please note that I am always willing to work with a student in regards to time with missing work due to an absence.  I understand how difficult it can be to make up work for several classes. It is important that the student makes arrangements with me upon their return to school in order to grant them an extension.

 

Positive Behavior Intervention System

Students are expected to follow all policies and procedures in class (in person and online), on school grounds, and transportation as noted in the student handbook and posted in classrooms.  Our goal is to ensure a safe and rich learning environment with mutual respect and positive behavior.  Failure to comply with the policies and procedures will be documented and parents will be notified of any actions taken. 

 

Grading Scale 

90-100   A

80-89     B

70-79     C

<69        F

 

Homework and classwork   20%

Quizzes   30%

Tests and Projects   50%

 

Failing grades on Quizzes and Tests can be increased by completing an assessment correction assignment.  Students will receive 1/2 of the original credit up to 70% if all requirements of the correction assignment are met.  No additional credit will be given to corrections turned in that do not meet the required responses.  All corrections are due within 1 week of the assessment.  Corrections turned in after the 1 week deadline will not be accepted unless arranged previously by the teacher.