United States History I        United States History I is a required course for all students. Using a chronological approach, students will study United States History from Colonial times through the American Revolution to the Age of Industrialization, and finally to the Progressive Era. Students will be made aware of our pluralistic society and of the contributions of individuals and groups to our American Heritage.

Tests and quizzes: There will be 7-9 quizzes and 2-3 tests in each marking period. Periodically, there will be projects that will count as test or quiz grades.

All tests will be announced. (35%)  Quizzes (25%)

Homework will be handed out on some days and also when class work is not finished. When there is no written homework, students should go over the material we have been covering.   Homework (15%)

Classwork (25%)

Class Rules

1.   Respect each other

2.   Be on time/Prepared

 3.  No cell phones/music

 4.  No Eating.

Class Participation (Quiz Grade 1-2 times a week)

Based on 1. Being prepared for class- having all materials, notebooks, something to write with, Chrome Book

2. Completing all work for class on time

3. Being on time for class- If you are late, you cannot participate in all classwork

4. Participation during Discussions

5. Staying Focused

Late Work Policy

1. Students are required to complete missed work due to absences from school. Students

will be given one (1) day for each day absent to make up work (example- if a student is

absent 2 days, he/she will have 2 days to make up work). Upon parental notification, the

guidance office will request assignments within 24 hours for those students absent three

(3) or more days.

2. Students are required to complete missed work due to suspensions from school.

Students must submit completed work to the appropriate teacher on the day they return

to school. Students in in-school suspension are responsible to complete all assigned work

and hand in to the appropriate teacher.

3. Students absent from school/classes due to field trips/school activities are required to

obtain assignments and complete missed work by the following school day, unless other

arrangements have been made with their teacher(s).

4. Students who lose credit due to cuts or excessive absences must remain in the class and

fulfill all class requirements in order to be eligible for attendance at summer school.

5. Students sent home by the school nurse or who sign out early would receive an absence in each class missed.

6. If there is an outside the norm issue as to why work was not complete, please feel free to speak with me

Extra help is available for any student who wants to avail him/herself to it. I am available before and after school