9th Grade U - Mr. Crescentini



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9th Grade US History

Mr. Crescentini

Daily Required Materials Suggested Materials

* 3-Ring Binder or folder * Colored pencils

* History textbook * markers or crayons

* Pencil or a pen

Dear Parents and students,

Welcome to the first semester at L’Anse Creuse High School – North. I am looking forward to a semester that will be successful for each and every one of my students. In order for this to happen, cooperation and communication will be needed between students, parents, and me. Any student that feels as though they need extra help should see me promptly. Any parent who has a concern about their child or any questions are encouraged to email me.

Students are graded on homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and essays. Students are given a minimum of two-day notice before each test. For all projects and essays students will be given a scoring rubric so they know ahead of time what they are being graded on. Late work will not be accepted after the chapter is over. If a student does not have their assignment to turn in when class begins, they will receive a “0” on that assignment and it will be put in the gradebook as MISS.

I encourage all parents and students to keep up with their progress by periodically checking their parent portal. If for some reason your son or daughter has misplaced their password, they may receive another copy from the main office.

I have high expectations for student achievement and behavior. I expect all students to use common courtesy toward one another and myself at all times. I will contact parents if necessary about grades, behavior, or missing work. However, as high school students, the responsibility is placed more on the individual student to notify me if there is something additional I can do to help them be more successful.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Students are required to return the attached slip to me by Friday, September 8th.

Sincerely,

Mr. Luciano Crescentini

cresclu@lc- (email is the best way to contact me)

School phone: (586) 493-5270

US History - Crescentini

L’Anse Creuse High School - North

2017-2018

COURSE DESCRIPTION – This yearlong course presents a cohesive and comprehensive overview of the history of the United States, surveying the major events and turning points of U.S. history as it moves from Reconstruction through modern times. As students examine each era of history, they will analyze primary sources and carefully research events to gain a clearer understanding of the factors that have shaped U.S. history. In early units, students will assess the effects of industrialization as they assess the outcomes of economic trends and the connections between culture and government. As the course draws to a close, students will focus their studies on the causes of cultural and political change in the modern age. Throughout the course, students will learn the importance of cultural diversity while examining history from different perspectives.

COURSE OBJECTIVES – Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

• Analyze the changes in US society due to the Industrial Revolution and rapid immigration in the late 1800s. Develop an understanding of the populist and progressive social and political movements of the early twentieth century.

• Examine the imperialist actions and tendencies of the United States after the Civil War.

• Analyze the role of the United States in World War I.

• Explore the rapid economic expansion of the United States after World War I and the social issues that evolved in that framework.

• Examine how the United States and the world fell into the Great Depression, and analyze President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal response.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

The class policies and procedures are best stated with four simple rules:

• Please do not “pack up” when I am still teaching and/or other students are discussing. It is rude and distracting to all. Students will not be lining up at the door before the bell rings.

• Please do not leave trash in the room (i.e. empty water bottles and gum wrappers).

• Please be respectful to your classmates, your teacher, and yourself at all times.

• Be ready to start class when the bell rings.

HOMEWORK POLICY – Homework is due the date specified and work will only be accepted late up to the end of the chapter. All late work will be given half credit. It is the students responsibility to get absent work/notes when they return. Work can also obtained through email, and my personal web page. The student is responsible for all missing work and must make up absent work within the number of days missed. Work that is assigned in advance or test dates that were announced in advance will not be excused due to absences. For example: If on Monday it is announced that the test will be on Friday, and the student is absent on Thursday, the student will still be required to take the test on Friday.

GRADING POLICY

Your grade equals the number of points you have earned divided by the number of points possible. World History is a requirement for graduation.

FINAL GRADE

1ST quarter=40%, 2nd quarter=40%, Exam=20%

STUDENT ATTENDANCE – The school attendance policy will be enforced. Reminder, the student is responsible for all missing work and must make up absent work within the number of days missed. Work that is assigned in advance or test dates that were announced in advance will not be excused due to absences.

TESTS

Students will receive at least 2-3 days notice for all tests. The tests must be made up at teacher’s convenience. They will always receive a study guide and can refer to their notes and my webpage for study material.

HALL PASSES

Passes will only be issued at the teacher’s discretion. There will be no passes the first and last 10 minutes of class, and during the lecture part of class.

SUPPLIES

In order to be successful this year, students should have the following supplies with them in class everyday:

* two-pocket folder or 3-ring binder

* pen or pencil

* textbook

* occasionally colored pencils or crayons will be used, but I will have some of these supplies for students that do not have them

PHONES

The most important thing is to be respectful of instruction time. Cell phones can/will be used in the classroom to enhance learning. Cell phones will be collected during test and quizzes. Remember, every teacher is going to have their own rules in their classroom. Make sure you are respectful to those rules.

MOVIES

Occasionally movies or movie clips will be shown to enhance the learning topic. History can be violent and some of the videos will have a PG, PG-13, and R rating. Please let me know if you do not want your child to watch a particular rating. The student will be sent to the media center with an alternate assignment.

TEACHER’S CONTACT INFORMATION – The best way to contact me is through email. My email is linked to my phone and I will be able to answer you after hours if need be.

cresclu@lc-

crescentini.

586-493-5270

Please fill out and return the attached form to Mr. Crescentini for a grade by: Friday, September 8th

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I have read and understand the policies of Mr. Crescentini’s class.

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Student Name & class hour Student signature

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Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Parent/Guardian signature

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Parent/Guardian email address

(Please print clearly)

Returning this form by Friday, September 8th is a 5-point homework grade.

Anything you would like to let me know about your student:

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