10th Grade United States History: - Smoky Hill



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|Course Description and Instructional Objectives:  This class will cover the Civil War to the present, focusing on concepts, |

|approaches, and vocabulary used by historians. The class will give you some practical experiences that should sharpen your |

|historical awareness and historical abilities in American History. As a student you are expected to at least try while you |

|are in this class. Giving up and not trying is the easy way out. Accept challenges and have confidence in yourself. Giving |

|up on yourself will not allow you to have success. Try first, ask questions and seek help if needed. |

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|Instructional Activities include: |

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|Lecture and note/journal writing |

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|Reading from the textbook and supplementary sources |

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|Audio, Film & Video supplements |

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|Internet usage |

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|Whole and small Group discussions |

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|Library research |

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|Individual and group assignments & projects |

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|Student teaching / oral reports |

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|Course requirements and Evaluation: |

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|Students will use the textbook: The Americans is to be brought to class each day if issued to you and returned at the end of|

|the marking period/school year in good condition. Replacement cost of textbook: $50.00. |

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|Students are expected to participate in class. You need to raise your hand to make a comment. |

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|Students will turn in assignments and homework when they are due. Grade reduction of 50% will be the consequence of late |

|work. Late work WILL NOT be accepted after three days past the original due date. It is the student's responsibility to see |

|that their work makes it to class on time if they are not able to come to class and they wish to receive full credit for |

|their work. Notes will have to be obtained from a classmate. I do not loan out my notes.  You are welcome to come before |

|school, during lunch, or after to copy mine. |

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|It is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed work as soon as they return. Absence will not be an not be an |

|excuse for missing assignments. Plan ahead if you know you are going to miss class. |

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|Grade Scale: |

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|A+ |

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|90% |

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|A |

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|85% |

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|B+ |

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|80% |

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|B |

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|75% |

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|C+ |

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|70% |

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|C |

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|65% |

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|57% |

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|56% |

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|E |

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|Marking Period grades: Grades are based on a point system. Each assignment or test has a point value. You want to get as |

|many points as possible to get a good grade. Tests and large projects make up a larger part of the grade.  Missed tests due |

|to absences are to be made up within a week. Corrected tests will be passed back. Tests must be made up during lunch time or|

|after school on Wednesdays from 3 to 4pm, not during class time. See Mr. K for special circumstances. |

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|All students will be required to take the final exam. |

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|Semester grade: Ist marking period =l/3;  2nd marking period =l/3;  final exam =l/3 |

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|All papers. presentations. large projects that are handed in are to be typed.  There are computers available to you in this |

|school, as well as the Lansing Library. I also have a laptop you can use. |

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|Field Trips: There may be a few outside trips. There may be a cost for transportation and food.  You will be notified when |

|this is the case. All Everett rules apply on any field trip. |

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|Attendance: Absences may result in the reduction of the student's grade due to work not being made up or failure to |

|participate in class activities. Please refer to Everett High School's attendance policy in the student handbook.    |

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|Absences:  Absences require the student to  inquire about missed work.  Missed assignments must be made up within three days|

|of absence.  Missed assignments will be accepted if your absence is school related or waived.  Skipping class will not allow|

|you to do make up work. |

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|Class Rules / Rules for Success in this class: |

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|Do Not disrupt the teacher or the class. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: throwing things, outbursts, |

|swearing, bad attitudes, eating, drinking, walking around, talking to other people in the class when it is not allowed and |

|not following requests made by the teacher. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. You will be asked to stop; next you |

|will be asked to leave to a location to be determined by the teacher. Failure to go to that location will result in a write |

|up for insubordination. Actions taken for disruptive behavior are:  You will be given a verbal warning first, then you will |

|be asked to step out if you don't follow directions. If your behavior problem continues, a parent or guardian will be called|

|which could follow with a conference. If disruptive behavior persists, you could face possible removal from the class and |

|maybe loss of credit. |

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|RESPECT!!  Above all, respect for classmates, guests and instructor will be mandatory. Respect yourself and your classmates |

|by showing good manners. Treat people like you would truly like to be treated, with respect and kindness.  |

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|Come to class prepared with the tools to do the job, i.e. pen, paper, folder and textbook. |

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|No electronic devices such as pagers, cell phones, walkmans; No cards, dice or other personal items that could be |

|distracting to the learning process. |

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|Follow the dress code (p. 23 EHS P/S Handbook) |

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|There is no open food, candy, or beverages allowed in this classroom.  Open food and pop will be thrown out if you have to |

|be asked to put it away.  Gum is fine-- keep it quiet and in your mouth. |

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|Stay in your seat until you are dismissed.  Do not line up at the door or leave early. |

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|Locker passes will not be issued. Please do not ask. Come to class prepared. |

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|Email:  For those of you who would like to e-mail Mr. K. questions or concerns you can reach him at: |

|teach_thinking@ Your parents are also welcome to use this email address if they would like.  I will make every |

|effort to check it in a timely manner.  It is expected that you will use this privilege in accordance to the Everett Conduct|

|rules. |

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|START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT IN HERE.  TRY, THINK AND QUESTION SO YOU WILL HAVE SUCCESS.  "A PERSON WITH A DREAM CAN'T STOP |

|TRYING TO REALIZE THAT DREAM...IT'S NO DISGRACE TO FAIL AGAINST TOUGH ODDS IF YOU DON'T ADMIT YOU'RE BEATEN, AND IF YOU |

|DON'T GIVE UP." |

|PRESTON TUCKER (1903-1956) |

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